Tourism

117% of 2019 capacity and 88% load factor in May 2021

In May 2021, demand in the domestic Mexican and international markets for Volaris increased 16.3% and 19.3%, compared to May 2019. Volaris capitalized on opportunities to add capacity in May 2021 In May 2021, Volaris transported 2.2 million passengers Volaris offers over 425 daily flight segments on routes that connect 43 cities in Mexico and 25 cities in the […]

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United Airlines to buy 15 supersonic jets from Boom Supersonic

Under the terms of the agreement, United Airlines will purchase 15 of Boom’s ‘Overture’ airliners, once Overture meets United’s demanding safety, operating and sustainability requirements, with an option for an additional 35 aircraft. United adding supersonic speeds with new agreement United is first US airline to sign commercial agreement with Boom Supersonic New aircraft will […]

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Fly from Budapest to Greek island of Kos with Wizz Air

The Central Eastern European airport’s largest carrier confirmed today it will be launching a twice-weekly service to the harbor town known for its abundance of sandy beaches. Budapest Airport announces further development of its route network Wizz Air adds new link to the Greek island of Kos Wizz Air will be launching a twice-weekly service […]

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Russian Aeroflot and S7 airlines receive permits to operate flights to Germany

Previously, Russian and German airlines experienced difficulties in obtaining permits to fly between countries and even had to cancel flights. Aeroflot receives permits from German aviation authorities to fly to Germany S7 Airlines also received all the necessary permits Lufthansa announced that it received all the necessary permits for Russia flights The CEO of Russia’s […]

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Anguilla Tourist Board names new Chief Marketing Officer

Georgios Tserdakidis is a multilingual marketing and communications specialist with extensive international experience in strategic destination marketing and communications for the travel and tourism industry. Georgios Tserdakidis appointed Chief Marketing Officer of Anguilla Tourist Board Georgios Tserdakidis has worked with leading tourism boards, global brands, mega-events, governments and public sector entities Mr. Tserdakidis will be […]

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Saint Lucia eases on-island protocols for fully COVID-19 vaccinated travelers

Fully vaccinated travelers can now book rental cars, dine at more local restaurants, and take part in additional activities such as beach hopping, all while observing existing on-island protocols. Fully vaccinated travelers can enjoy more opportunities to experience the entire island Vaccinated visitors now have increased access to all parts of Saint Lucia from day […]

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Algeria reopens some international air travel with France, Turkey, Spain and Tunisia flights

The inbound passengers need to be quarantined at a designated hotel for five days after landing, as part of the health protocol against COVID-19. Algeria reopens international air travel with France Algeria resumes Turkey air traffic Algeria relaunches air link with Spain Algerian government officials announced that after a 14-month shutdown, the country is partially […]

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Sandals Resorts Barbados: Opened and welcoming guests

It was what Sandals Resorts International Executive Chairman Adam Stewart called a landmark day when 2 of their Barbados hotels reopened last month, the last to do so since the pandemic arrived over a year ago. On May 14, 2021, both Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados unfurled their flags to signal their reopening. Except […]

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Tourism Tropical North Queensland names new board member

Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) has appointed John O’Sullivan, the CEO of Experience Co, to its Board of Directors. Seasoned Travel CEO joins TTNQ Board of Directors. The Tropical North Queensland region is best known as the gateway to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforests. Tourism is the main economic driver […]

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Italian tourism will sail the seas with Costa Cruises

Italy tourism represented through its Italian pavilion will head to Expo 2020 Dubai in the UAE aboard Costa Cruises. Expo 2020 was scheduled be a World Expo hosted by Dubai in the UAE from 2020, but because of COVID-19, the new dates are October 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022. The agreement between the Italian […]