Tourism

Belize removes use of the Belize Travel Health App prior to arrival

Belize still requires that travelers provide either proof of full COVID-19 immunization, a negative COVID-19 PCR test or a negative rapid test. Belize changing protocol for travelers entering the country International tourists must book at a Gold Standard hotel and present confirmation at immigration Recent adjustment to Belize’s COVID-19 Prevention Regulations is outlined in Statutory Instrument No.51 […]

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SITE and Hilton enter new strategic partnership

Hilton will play an active role in the SITE community, participating in global events and integrated marketing efforts. Strategic partnership provides Hilton with the opportunity to engage with SITE members Hilton will host SITE Classic slated for September 8 – 11, 2021 SITE Classic is SITE Foundation’s flagship fundraiser, generating hundreds of thousands of dollars […]

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Travel and Tourism deal-making activity down by 34.3% in April 2021

The rebound in deal activity in March brought in some cheers, but it could not be sustained for long with April again reversing the trend. The travel and tourism sector is still reeling under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Private equity, venture financing, and M&A deals decreased by 64.7%, 34.6%, and 26.2% during April […]

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Airlines must forge meaningful partnerships to tackle environmental sustainability

Travelers are increasingly likely to be influenced by how environmentally friendly a product or service is. Reducing plastic usage and adopting environmentally friendly materials is not enough to tackle sustainability issues Airlines must take all possible actions to ensure passengers do not choose alternative transport Airlines risk passengers jumping to more environmentally friendly options By […]

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Top US travel leaders urge White House to reopen international travel

Efforts toward reopening should start by pursuing a “public health corridor” between the US and the UK, given its importance as a travel market and its similar pace of vaccinations and declining infection rates. Travel leaders warn of dire economic consequences if US borders remain shut The letter urges the establishment of a public-private taskforce […]

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Civil War developing in Israel? Tel Aviv Airport remains closed

Israels conflict with Palestine’s Hamas is escalating in a civil war. Flights to Tel Aviv are being suspended and people are running to shelters on both sides of the conflict. All commercial flights from and to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport have been canceled and suspended. Incoming flights diverted to Cyprus or Greece. As of […]

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Princess Cruises cancels select Mexico, Caribbean and Mediterranean cruises

Princess Cruises is working diligently to resume sailing in the U.S. and meet the CDC guidelines. Princess Cruises cancels California Coast and Mexico sailings on Ruby Princess through August 21, 202 Princess Cruises cancels Caribbean sailings on Caribbean Princess through August 21, 2021 Princess Cruises cancels remaining 2021 Mediterranean season on Enchanted Princess While Princess Cruises […]

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The Standard unveils upcoming properties at Arabian Travel Market 2021

Pioneering lifestyle hospitality brand continues global growth with The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon and The Standard, Hua Hin. Previewing at this year’s for the first time will be Standard Hotels upcoming and recent openings. Showing at the Market will be The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, and The Standard, Hua Hin.  The Standard hotels […]

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Tourism Web Radio Expected to Boost Italian Tourism

Italy’s National Tourism Agency (ENIT) last week launched the first international tourism web radio, to promote the reopening of Italian tourism through musical entertainment.   Available via internet or mobile app, “Visit Italy Web Radio” will broadcast news in several languages and live coverage with correspondents in 23 countries, podcasts, updates on tourism, in addition […]

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Skål International Thailand launches destination marketing despite COVID surge

Skål International Thailand has launched a series of Destination Marketing Websites with a strong focus on promoting its business as part of its membership benefits. Skål Thailand has launched a destination marketing campaign with a focus to rediscover the country. Using inspiring imagery of the beauty and culture of Thailand, websites lure the traveler into […]