Tourism

Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wish comes to life

Captain Minnie Mouse plays an important role in making wishes come true for Disney’s newest ship Disney Wish is the first of three new ships in the line’s fleet expansion The Disney Wish is scheduled to sail its maiden voyage in summer 2022 The ship will be powered by liquified natural gas – one of […]

Tourism

Airbus and TNO to develop aircraft laser communication terminal

The project is part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ScyLight (Secure and Laser communication technology) program Laser communication technologies are the next revolution in satellite communications The project covers the design, construction and testing of the technology demonstrator The UltraAir terminal will be capable of laser connections between an aircraft and a satellite in […]

Tourism

Alaska Airlines to open lounge at San Francisco International Airport

Alaska will move into the former American Airlines Admirals Club space in Terminal 2 Alaska Airlines to open a new lounge just as guests start to return to travel The announcement comes as Alaska Airlines continues to expand its presence in the Bay Area When it opens, Alaska expects the Lounge to create 30 jobs in the […]

Tourism

Vietnam preparing for return of foreign tourists

Tourists arriving in Vietnam will need to be quarantined for seven days The first stage of reopening plan will last from April to July Air traffic with Taiwan, South Korea and Japan will be restored in July In September, the borders for visitors from countries with favorable COVID-19 situation will open The Civil Aviation Authority […]

Tourism

Beijing dethrones New York City as Billionaire Capital of the World

The world’s ultra-wealthy got even richer last year despite the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recessions Chinese capital city becomes new global billionaire hub Beijing gained 33 new billionaires in 2020, bringing its total to 100 Five Chinese cities ranked among the top 10 globally with the most billionaires According to Forbes annual World’s Billionaires List […]

Tourism

Masks on Beaches? Tourism Professionals in Spain Worried Visitors Will Not Come

After over a year of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, the tourism industry is in desperate need for good news. But instead, the new measure that requires mandatory face masks in all open spaces in Spain is seen as an unexpected blow to the industry. Until now, the state regulation only imposed masks in open-air […]

Tourism

9 out of 10 of travelers would be comfortable using digital health passports

The study demonstrates the importance of understanding traveler concerns around privacy, ease of use and security 41% of travelers keen to book international travel within six weeks of restrictions lifting Digital health passports can be a vital tool in opening up travel 74% of travelers surveyed would be willing to store their travel health data […]

Tourism

What’s new in the islands of The Bahamas in April

The Bahamas is ready to continue to bring visitors the unparalleled vacation experience it is known for Crystal Cruises and Royal Caribbean announced their return to The Bahamas this summer The Bahamas was honored with nine nominations in World Travel Awards The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism is also nominated in the Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board […]

Tourism

Amazing Thailand must Return the Smile on Tourism Workers Faces

The complete lockdown of the Thai Travel and Tourism Industry had taken the smile away from so many dedicated workers in the travel and tourism industry. Thailand is on a path of reopening and PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy is recognizing the importance of the people working in tourism. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is calling […]

Tourism

Thailand Songkran holiday: No quarantine or lockdown

The Thailand Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said people do not travel home during the Songkran holiday for fun and drinking. Songkran is the New Year’s national holiday in Thailand that happens on April 13. The country’s Public Health Minister said people could still travel to other provinces without having to quarantine. Travelers found to […]