A new study on the impact of COVID-19 in the tourism and hospitality sector indicates a massive loss of jobs in East Africa since the outbreak of the pandemic last year. 2.1 million jobs have been lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the East African Community. Loss to tourism and hospitality reported at US$4.8 […]
Despite many months of hard work, organizers of HOTCO 2021 have decided to postpone the dates of the upcoming event originally scheduled for June 1-2, 2021. New waves of COVID-19 around the world are causing countries to go back into lockdown and wreaking havoc on events and travel. HOTCO was to take place in Hungary […]
As Las Vegas continues to take steps toward a full reopening, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak recently announced his goal of increasing business capacity to 100 percent at all venues without social distancing in the near future. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) will transition to local counties on May 1 and Clark County […]
The 6th Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) commenced this week on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, under the theme, “Restarting Tourism for Regional Economic Development.” All in virtual format, the event had exhibitors, one-on-one meetings, and panel discussions for those who participated. The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) Chief Executive Officer, Lilly Ajarova, welcomed the virtual […]
New rules are in effect for vaccinated travelers heading to the Islands of The Bahamas. With more people becoming fully vaccinated, The Bahamas announced new protocols for entry and travel. Bahamian citizens and residents who are fully vaccinated are exempt from COVID-19 testing requirements when traveling inter-island. international visitors from other countries who are fully […]
Hurricane winds batter Chinese city of Nantong 11 people killed by hurricane in China 3000 people evacuated due to hurricane winds Nine crew members from a fishing boat that capsized during the storm are missing Powerful hurricane struck the eastern Chinese city of Nantong last night, killing at least 11 people and injuring over a […]
Aeromexico to increase its fleet as part of its restructured agreements Aeromexico to add twenty-four new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to its fleet Aeromexico to add four 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to its fleet United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved Aeromexico’s entry into the Transactions Grupo Aeroméxico, S.A.B. de C.V. […]
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes northeast Japan on Saturday Strong earthquake strikes Japan Buildings shake in the capital city of Tokyo No tsunami warning issued after the earthquake Powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked northeast Japan today. At first, the quake’s magnitude was estimated at 6.6, but that was revised up to 6.8 later. The earthquake was […]
With the gradual easing of restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many European cities are trying to revive tourism. At the same time, there is also the goal to contain one of the phenomena that has created the most problems for them in recent years: short-term rentals, mostly offered by online platforms such as […]
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is extending the face mask requirement for individuals across all transportation networks throughout the United States. The initial TSA face mask requirement went into effect on February 1 with an expiration date of May 11. The face mask extension requires face masks at airports, onboard commercial aircraft, on over-the-road buses, […]