Tourism

Hawaii Tourism’s Action Plan for Kauai

Nature, culture, community, and marketing are all part of Kauai island’s Destination Management Action Plan developed by islanders themselves along with the Visitors Bureau and published by the Hawaii Tourism Authority. What are the plans for Kauai’s tourism marketing over the next 3 years? How resources and culture can enhance both visitor experiences and island […]

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Brits demand government dropped ‘COVID-19 vaccine passport’ idea

UK government devising a plan for a ‘vaccine passport’ that would allow people to travel abroad to countries which would admit foreign visitors, provided they can prove they have been vaccinated UK citizens oppose the idea of ‘vaccine passports’ ‘Vaccine passport’ would allow Brits who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to regain a certain […]

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Southwest Airlines announces leadership changes

Southwest Airlines announces the retirement of two veteran Officers and the promotion of several others within the carrier’s ranks Southwest Airlines announces several retirements and promotions Leadership changes announced within the Operational, Finance, and Commercial Departments Executive changes made as Southwest Airlines embarks on its milestone 50th anniversary year Southwest Airlines Co. – a major American […]

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21 deliveries to 15 customers in 2021 to date

Airbus reports no new aircraft orders in January 2021 15 customers will receive Airbus aircraft deliveries in 2021 Airbus reports 2021 backlog of 7,163 aircraft Airbus published commercial aircraft order and delivery numbers for the month of January 2021 today. January 2021 deliveries: 21 deliveries to 15 customers (Inc: 3 A220, 16 A320 Family (4 […]

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African airlines report record losses

Four African air carriers have suspended operations, while two others have gone into receivership COVID-19 pandemic outbreak crippled African airline industry IATA predicts that 2019 air traffic volumes in Africa would not return until 2023 Many African airlines, already very fragile even before the advent of the pandemic, risk bankruptcy In 2020, Africa’s airlines recorded […]

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No mandatory COVID-19 vaccination or quarantine for tourists

In 2019, visitors from Great Britain, Israel and Russia accounted for 65% of Cyprus’ tourist flow Cyprus is expecting tourism numbers to grow in 2021 Cyprus won’t require mandatory COVID-19 vaccination from tourists Cyprus tourism targeting UK, Israel and Russia Cyprus’ authorities expect an increase in inbound tourist traffic in 2021. However, the first half […]

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Are Chinese KN95 masks too dangerous for Americans?

Visiting a medical office can be a risky business. Wearing a KN95 or N95 mask will protect. In Honolulu, Hawaii a patient was not allowed to enter a medical office wearing a KN95 mask and was handed a less secure surgical mask. FFP2 in Europe, N95 in the United States, and KN95 masks in China […]

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What’s new in the islands of The Bahamas in February

The Bahamas appeals to travelers looking for a warm winter getaway in February as hotels and activities continue to reopen across the islands and resorts offer romantic Valentine’s Day escapes. With new extended-stay accommodations on Harbour Island and a number of hotels providing on-site COVID testing, The Bahamas continues to adapt to safety regulations to […]

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Vaccines for all tourism workers

Travel and tourism trade associations and unions in Italy have launched an initiative to protect tourism workers by means of ready access to the COVID-19 vaccine. A National Collective Labor Agreement asks authorities for timely implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine. To assure travel safety concerns, not only passengers but workers must be made top priority […]

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Sicily organizes post-COVID tourism relaunch

As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to be administered around the world, Sicily is working on its plan to bring the region back to economic health and well-being via tourism. Italian capital of culture 2022 will focus on design heritage and culture. Sicily is equipping its islands with infrastructure to meet the anticipated tourism demand. Work […]