Tourism

Kenya Airways signs codeshare agreement with Congo Airways

Kenya Airways partners with Congo Airways on Africa flights Kenya Airways and Congo Airways to share African air routes The agreement was signed late last week Kenya Airways customers now can access Congolese capital of Kinshasa directly from Nairobi Aiming to expand its flights to more African cities, Kenya Airways had partnered with Congo Airways […]

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Senator declares war on Alaska Airlines after it bans her for refusing to wear mask

Banned senator calls for “reviewing” Alaska Airlines’ “monopoly in air transport to Juneau” Alaska Airlines notified Senator Lora Reinbold that she is not permitted to fly with the carrier Reinbod refused to wear a mask on board Reinbold had been forced to take a ferry and car trip to Juneau instead Alaska Airlines announced that […]

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Qatar Airways to launch three weekly flights to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Qatar Airways remains committed to African market, expanding its network across continent and offering seamless connectivity to largest network of destinations Service to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire via Accra will commence on 16 June 2021 Abidjan is fourth new destination in Africa announced by Qatar Airways since the start of the pandemic The Abidjan service will […]

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Airbus Canada to open a vaccination hub in Mirabel

Airbus Canada vaccination hub to serve Airbus workers, their families and the local population Airbus Canada teams up with YMX Aérocité internationale de Mirabel This will allow Airbus Canada to contribute to meeting the Government’s goal of vaccinating Quebecers Vaccination center will be ready to welcome workers, their families and the local population from the end […]

Tourism

Pegasus first airline in Turkey to trial IATA Travel Pass

Pegasus Airlines signs an agreement for IATA Travel Pass, a mobile application developed by the International Air Transport Association IATA Travel Pass allows guests to digitally store and manage their health-related certifications required for international travel The IATA Travel pass combines the verification of health information in a single digital app Pegasus aims to help guests […]

Tourism

Italian Tourism Fights Mafia Operations

The Covid-19 pandemic is having a striking effect on the tourism industry worldwide. Many companies are struggling to deal with the situation, which opens up to very desperate solutions from their owner. This is, for example, seen in the context of Italian tourism, which is dealing with organized crime. The turnover of organized crime […]

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Vaccinated and Ready to Travel to Europe?

Europe has been closed to Americans and other non EU tourists for almost a year. This may change shortly to certain vaccinated visitors. A European Vacation may be a reality again this summer, including for American travelers wanting to visit Europe Ursula von der Leyen is the president of the European Commission and said so […]

Tourism

WTTC Summit pre-opening press conference in Cancun is not ready for questions

The world of travel and tourism is looking to Cancun for answers. On Monday and Tuesday WTTC will conduct its first summit. There are big expectations. Can they be delivered? Cancun is in the Mexican State of Quintana Roo. At the Moon Palace Resort in Cancun, the World of Tourism is currently coming together to […]

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Swoop now also means Destination Winnipeg again

The Canadian low cost airline Swoop is restarting service to Winnipeg. Today, Swoop marked its return to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG). The airline’s reintroduction of its ultra-low fares now connects Winnipeg with Hamilton’s John C. Munro International Airport (YHM) and Abbotsford International Airport (YXX), with operations to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) set to begin in June. Today’s announcement marks another […]

Tourism

First CEO Prof. Geoffrey Lipman wants a green and clean voice to matter

The World Travel and Tourism Council was founded in 1990, and is celebrating 30 years at its global Summit in Cancun, Mexico next week. The first CEO Professor Geoffrey Lipman shares his views. Professor Geoffrey Lipman is heading SunX, and is also the Chair of the World Tourism Network (WTN) Green and Clean Voice Interest […]