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New pre-boarding form for Cuba-bound TAAG passengers

TAAG Angolan Airlines advises all passengers travelling to Cuba of the new requirement to provide passenger information digitally prior to their travels. TAAG Angolan Airlines advises all passengers travelling to Cuba of the new requirement to provide passenger information digitally prior to their travels. Implemented with immediate effect, the new D’VIAJEROS process is a requirement […]

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Somalia airspace declared safe for airlines

The change will take place at one minute past midnight on 26 January 2023 when air traffic control services will be operationally restored The airspace over Somalia and the surrounding region has been reclassified and upgraded to Class A. The change will take place at one minute past midnight on 26 January 2023 when air […]

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SITA and Zamna partner on passenger verification tech

SITA is innovating with cutting-edge technology to strengthen its airline, airport, and border solutions in partnership with travel identity company Zamna Technologies. SITA is innovating with cutting-edge technology to strengthen its airline, airport, and border solutions in partnership with travel identity company Zamna Technologies. Zamna’s solution uses a decentralized blockchain based model to transform how […]

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Destinations International CEO Summit in Victoria, BC

Destinations International, the world’s largest resource for official destination organizations and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), today announced that registration is open for the 2023 CEO Summit. Destinations International, the world’s largest resource for official destination organizations and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), today announced that registration is open for the 2023 CEO Summit. The […]

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Argentina runs out of cash storage as inflation nears 100% Tourism News

Since their appearance in November 2017, the 1,000-peso banknotes have lost almost 100% of their purchasing power Argentina claims the second largest economy in South America after Brazil but, unlike its northern neighbor, it has been plagued by economic and financial instability for years and years no end. And its economic situation has worsened considerably […]

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Important Caribbean trade gathering happening in Barbados

For the first time in the organization’s history, Barbados will be the backdrop for one of the most influential trade association gatherings. Barbados has been selected by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), the Caribbean’s leading association representing the interests of national hotel and tourism associations, to be the host island for this year’s […]

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Bahamas Tourism and Hidden Worlds launch student art contest

Top 10 artworks are to be featured at the Hidden Worlds “Our Ocean, Our Future Immersive Experience” show in Florida. The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) is calling on all students between the ages of 13 and 18 from throughout The Bahamas to submit creative artwork that brings awareness to ocean conservation. […]

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Sting and Shaggy to headline Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival Tourism News

Renowned as the biggest and best music event in the Caribbean for three decades, the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival returns from May 5-14, 2023 after a three-year hiatus. Renowned as the biggest and best music event in the Caribbean for three decades, the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival returns from May 5-14, […]

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US travel 2023: Traveling more, spending less

The travel bug has bitten the majority of Americans as 51% plan to travel more in 2023 than they did in 2022 With new year finally here and most of COVID-19 restrictions gone, many Americans are sorting out their vacation and travel plans for 2023. Whether that means a staycation, a European road trip, or […]

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NOT EASY: Airport Accessibility

While many people are eager to travel, one of the major deterrents from moving from here to there is having to deal with the chaos, confusion, and long distances at airports that challenge even the nimblest and most athletic. From the need to walk miles from one gate to the next, poor-quality air and dirty […]