Tourism

TATO engages National Assembly Speaker

TATO engages National Assembly Speaker to support tourism industry recovery, resilience struggles. Tanzania’s tour operators have pleaded with the speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Job Ndugai and the Parliamentary budget committee to guide the government to embrace some urgent measures to support the industry rebound on the back of the coronavirus crisis. Transparency in handling […]

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IGLTA and LGBTMPA add Equality to the World Tourism Network (WTN)

The World Tourism Network (WTN) is a network for all members of the travel and tourism industry. WTN now partners with LGBTMPA and IGLTA to lead the network’s Equality Interest Group. The World Tourism Network is a global initiative of approximately 1500 stakeholders in the global travel and tourism industry in 127 countries, and many […]

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Shots fired at YVR. Killed at Vancouver International Airport in BC, Canada

YVR, the International Airport for Vancouver, Canada was under lockdown after a deadly shooting on Sunday. A man was shot and killed outside the main terminal at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C. Sunday afternoon. B.C. Emergency Health Services said bicycle paramedics at the airport responded to the scene shortly before 3 p.m. Two ambulances […]

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World Tourism Network President awarded US Public Health COVID-19 Pandemic Civilian Service Medal

COVID’s worst enemy has been the travel and tourism industry. Members of this industry had been fighting back in every country, from every sector of the industry. Many leaders are part of the World Tourism Network rebuilding travel discussion. This effort was recognized by the US Government with a medal presented to co-founder and president […]

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Popular Travel Destinations Struggling with Rise in Covid-19 Infections

The Covid-19 pandemic does not seem willing to take a break. Analogically to a sine wave, there are many ups and downs in terms of infections worldwide. And at this very moment, many popular travel destinations are registering a steep upward trend in this context. These countries include European travel destinations like Cyprus or […]

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Sheremetyevo Airport offers special services to WWII survivors during Victory Day celebration

Military veterans, civilian war participants, war workers, siege survivors and concentration camp survivors will receive free admission to the VIP and business lounges, personal escorts and free parking and meals Sheremetyevo terminals will be decorated with traditional symbols of Victory beginning May 6 Employees will decorate their uniforms with symbolic St. George ribbons On May 9, famous […]

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African Tourism Board President St.Ange wishes Tanzania and Kenya Presidents fruitful discussions

Alain St.Ange, the President of the African Tourism Board (ATB), has congratulated the Kenya and Tanzania Presidents for the meeting saying African Tourism is stronger when the two East African Countries are geared for closer cooperation. Kenya and Tanzania are both active members of the African Tourism Board (ATB). A meeting was set up in […]

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Jamaica Knowledge Network forum series to boost readiness for tourism comeback

In anticipation of the tourism sector making a timely comeback, the Ministry of Tourism and its public bodies are ramping up efforts to engage and empower stakeholders with the knowledge required to thrive in the post COVID-19 era. Five-part online forum series aimed at sensitizing public about reopening of Jamaica tourism industry. First forum set […]

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What’s new in the Islands of The Bahamas in May

The Islands of The Bahamas await travelers who are ready to plan their summer vacations. Those wishing to visit the idyllic sandy beaches and irresistible blue waters of the islands are sure to find the paradise experience of their dreams in The Bahamas. A virtual program brings travelers People-to-People, connecting them with locals. Beachfront resort […]

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Nepal halts all international and domestic flights over raging COVID-19 mayhem

COVID-19 cases are spiking rapidly in Nepal, overwhelming its hospitals and clinics Nepal’s authorities have decided to suspend international and domestic air services amid rising coronavirus cases in the country. It is clarified that this restrictive measure comes into force from 23.59 local time on May 6. “The suspension of international traffic will operate in […]