Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, and Jamie McDonald, a British adventurer better known as “Adventureman”, today announced a new world record – the fastest time to visit the new Seven Wonders of the World, achieved in less than seven days. Confirmed by Guinness […]
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Jamba and Runway Deli Open at San José International Airport
Officials at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) today announced the opening of the Airport’s newest pair of concessions, Jamba (formerly known as Jamba Juice) and Runway Deli by WSE Group, Inc. (WSE). The new concessions in Terminal B combine to feature a full menu of refreshing and nutritious options for on-the-go meals, grab-and-go snacks, […]
Travel and Tourism Post-COVID Recovery Continues in 2023
Global tourism industry is on its way to recovering to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many tourists traveling in Q1 2023 than in Q1 2022 According to the latest industry data, an estimated 235 million tourists traveled internationally in the first three months of 2023, with worldwide traveler numbers reaching 80% of pre-pandemic levels. 960 […]
Facial Recognition Replaces Boarding Pass at Berlin Airport
New biometric service for Lufthansa Group HON Circle Members and Senators at Berlin airport with “BER Traveller” Berlin Brandenburg Airport is introducing BER Traveller – a digital service for biometric access control. Effective immediately, Lufthansa Group Airlines Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings’ HON Circle Members and Senators can enjoy the new service […]
Caribbean Tourism Benefits from Renewed Air Connectivity
“Tourism is the key driver of generational wealth for Caribbean citizens,” reported Nicola Madden-Greig, president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), who provided updates on the state of tourism in the Caribbean region. She explained that the number of visitors in the first quarter of the year in several countries reflects that Caribbean […]
Algerian Sahara Welcomes Tourists Again
After fourteen years of closure, the Algerian Sahara is reopening its doors to international tourists. The government, Air Algérie (the national airline), and local organizations are dedicated to revive tourism in the country with enthusiasm and determination. Famous for its size and diversity of deserts, the Algerian Sahara offers incomparable scenery with mountains, rocky massifs, […]
Most Countries Dropped the Covid-19 Test Requirement
The shadow of health restrictions has long hung-over international tourism. Several countries cancelled the rest of the entry restrictions only recently. Covid-19 test is no longer required. The United States dropped its Covid-19 entry restrictions on May 11, thus currently there is no need to certify a complete vaccination schedule to enter the Country of […]
Germany: Tourism Recovery Revealed in March Numbers
Recent data confirm the ongoing tourism recovery in Germany. Compared to the previous year, there has been a significant increase in the number of foreign guests staying in German hotels overnight. However, the overall demand is still below the pre-covid level. Although the number of overnight stays has risen, tourism in Germany has yet to […]
Hotel Revenues in Russia Increased Thanks to Domestic Travelers
Domestic tourism and hotel revenues in Russia has grown due to cross-border travel difficulties, resulting in a one-third increase in the income of hotels, guesthouses, and other collective accommodation facilities during the first quarter of this year. Moreover, this figure surpassed hotel revenues even in the pre-pandemic first quarter of 2019. Experts predict a positive […]
Travel Expectation high for the Summer Season
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported high confidence levels among travelers for the peak Northern summer travel holiday season. This confidence started in March and corresponds with first quarter 2023 forward bookings data for May – September, which is tracking at 35% above 2022 levels. The survey covering 4,700 travelers in 11 countries […]