Tourism

Emirates celebrates Jordanian Independence Day across its flights

Emirates has been flying to Jordan since 1986, and will be celebrating its 35th anniversary this year in the country. Emirates will be celebrating Jordan’s 75th Independence Day in style this year Customers checking in to their Emirates flights at Queen Alia International Airport will find patriotic designs across their ticket sleeves Emirates today operates a […]

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Holland America Line’s Eurodam extends 2021 Mediterranean cruise season

Holland America Line cruises in 2021 to the Mediterranean are available for guests who have received their final dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the cruise and have proof of vaccination. Eurodam to sail five 12-day itineraries from Italy, Greece or Spain Eurodam assumes previously scheduled Westerdam itineraries Holland America Line guests […]

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FAA downgrades safety oversight applied by Mexican Federal Civil Aviation Authority

IASA rating downgrade the safety oversight applied by the Mexican Aviation Authority from Category 1 to Category 2 by the Federal Aviation Administration. FAA action pertains only to AFAC, and this is not an assessment of Mexican carriers Volaris’ safety profile remains unchanged and is in line with best industry standards from both safety and […]

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FCCA Cruise Conference returns to Puerto Rico

Taking place from June 1-3, 2022, the event will feature a reworked recipe with a concentration of one-on-one meetings and expanded networking opportunities with high-level executives from FCCA Member Lines. FCCA Cruise Conference will take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico next year from June 1-3, 2022 All Conference participants will have access to workshops […]

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New Cultural Heritage Tourism Manager at Visit Natchez

Roscoe Barnes III has joined Visit Natchez as the Cultural Heritage Tourism Manager. Barnes will fill a newly-created position to promote the destination. Heritage tourism can play a big role in marketing Natchez to visitors. The goal is to authentically represent the stories and people of Natchez both in the present and from the past. […]

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Will chemsex be the new gay normal for Thailand tourism?

On Saturday, 62 men were arrested at Faros Sauna 2 in Bangkok where police found drugs, needles, and used condoms – the latest raid on a gay “chemsex” party. The men were arrested for breaking COVID-19 lockdown restrictions as well as drug-related crimes. In an attempt to curb the pandemic, Thailand closed bars and nightclubs. […]

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Sustainable Travel – Cities Come Up with Strict Measures

Against the excesses of overtourism, many sustainable travel solutions have already been implemented. The challenge is to reconcile the maintenance of a certain form of tourism development with better consideration of the issues related to climate change.   Over the last ten years, the number of cruise passengers has risen from 15.5 million to […]

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Bonaire welcomes back US flights and launches island wide health initiatives

On June 5, Bonaire will welcome the return of non-stop flight service on American Airlines and Delta Airlines from Miami and Atlanta, respectively, marking an important milestone for the island. Resumption in flight comes as a response to a strong demand. Bonaire has added the availability of rapid antigen testing at its Flamingo International Airport […]

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Sri Lanka extends travel restrictions until June 7

Travel restrictions will continue till June 7 but will be relaxed on May 25, May 31, and June 4 to allow one person from each household to visit their nearest grocery stores and stock up on essential items. The decision to extend the restrictions was taken at a meeting chaired by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Sri […]

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Savoring the flavors of the Seychelles

A trip to the Seychelles Islands is incomplete without sampling the local cuisine. They are sharing some of the must-try Creole dishes visitors should tick off their list during their next holiday. Creole cuisine is renowned for its fusion of herbs and spices, reflecting the community’s diverse heritage in each dish. Creole cuisine largely encompasses […]