Tourism

Oldest operating hotel in Austin Texas: Driskill Hotel

Land was purchased to build the Driskill Hotel in 1884 for the $7500 and then opened in 1886. The hotel opened with 60 rooms including 12 corner rooms with a rare feature in hotels of the region at the time – attached baths. The building was designed for separate entrances for men and women – […]

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90% of countries’ health services continue to be disrupted by COVID-19 pandemic

WHO will continue to support countries so they can respond to increased strains on health systems In 2020, countries surveyed reported that about half of essential health services were disrupted In the first 3 months of 2021, that figure had dropped to just over one third of services More than half the countries say they […]

Tourism

WTN Executive to lead Montenegro in Tourism Policies and Strategies

Aleksandra Gardasevic-Slavuljica, a leader in the World Tourism Network (WTN) is now also the director of tourism policies and strategies in Montenegro. The head of the Balkan Chapter for the World Tourism Network (WTN) , Aleksandra Gardasevic-Slavuljica has been promoted Aleksandra Gardasevic-Slavuljica is now also the Director-General for Tourism Policies and Strategies at the Ministry […]

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Ethiopian first African airline to trial IATA Travel Pass

IATA Travel Pass is a digital travel mobile app to enhance efficiency in testing or vaccine verifications As travel restarts, travelers need accurate COVID-19-related information IATA Travel Pass initiative helps verify the authenticity of test information presented by travelers The trial will be conducted on flights out of Addis Ababa to Washington DC and Toronto […]

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Aeromexico adds 28 new Boeing aircraft to its fleet

Aeromexico reaches agreement on monumental fleet increase Aeromexico to acquire twenty-four new Boeing 737 aircraft, including B737-8 and B737-9 MAX Aeromexico adds four 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to fleet These transactions represent a milestone in Aeromexico’s transformation for the upcoming years Aeromexico has reached agreement to increase its fleet with twenty-four (24) new Boeing 737 aircraft, […]

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Belgium to Reopen Borders and Hotel Rooftops

Belgium will reopen its border to travelers from April 19 and will allow hospitality activities on rooftops from May 8 when the curfew will be lifted, as agreed by the Consultation Committee. The reopening of bars and restaurants, which have been closed for half a year, has been the main topic of the meeting […]

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TAP Air Portugal receives four-star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating

Airline’s ‘Clean&Safe’ program recognized for measures to protect customers from COVID-19 throughout their journey Skytrax audit evaluates airlines’ safety protocols Skytrax conducts world’s only assessment and certification of COVID-19 airline health and safety measures TAP has adjusted its routines and implemented new procedures to ensure healthy and safe environment for all customers TAP Air Portugal has […]

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Sandals Resorts embarks on 10,000-tree sustainability mission

Sandals Resorts International through its Sandals Foundation celebrated on Earth Day the work to bring guests together with efforts for environmental sustainability. Sandals Resorts is elevating its dedication to environmental and marine conservation. The Sandals Foundation is embarking on an intensified mission of planting 10,000 fruit, timber, and mangrove trees to protect terrestrial and coastal […]

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SkyWest to receive $250 million through Payroll Support Program 3

SkyWest Airlines enters into a Payroll Support Program 3 Agreement with the U.S. Treasury Department SkyWest received half of the $250 million on April 23, 202 SkyWest expects to receive the remaining funding during the second quarter of 2021 Funds received under Payroll Support Program will be used to pay for wages, salaries and benefits of SkyWest Airlines […]

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New COVID rules for Italy starting Monday, April 26

How do the words from Pope Francis from yesterday’s Earth Day coincide with the new rules for Italy laid out as a decree by the Italian government proposing precautionary measures of behavior and conditional freedom to the colors of the regions? The Pope said: We need to heal these damaged relationships, which are essential to […]