Tourism

Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 “Erfurt” will become climate research aircraft

The Lufthansa Group’s most fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft becomes a data collector above the clouds Converting an aircraft into a climate research plane poses major challenges In three stages, the “Erfurt” will now become a flying research laboratory The “Erfurt” is expected to take off from Munich at the end of 2021 for its first flight […]

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San Marino, Russia, and Sputnik

The Republic of San Marino just became a global player in Russian Western politics, and it’s about vaccinating the citizens of this country going against EU policies as a non EU country surrounded by Italy. member of the European Union. Despite the EU not allowing Sputnik Vaccine from Russia, the tiny Republic of San Marino […]

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Norwegian Cruise Line to homeport in Jamaica

Jamaica Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett has revealed that Jamaica has finalized arrangements with global cruise company, Norwegian Cruise Line, to homeport one of their vessels in Montego Bay. Norwegian Cruise Line service is set to begin on August 7, 2021. Jamaica Tourism Minister assured that cruise lines are adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols. The […]

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How useful are travel bubbles?

Many countries are dutifully working on setting up travel bubbles with other nations especially with vaccinated people in mind. With COVID-19 still raging around the globe, travel bubbles may exist but how useful are they? Although travel bubbles are already in existence, because of very conservative virus elimination strategies in most countries, these bubbles are […]

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Europeans on holiday: Ready but worried

Over half of Europeans are feeling positive about taking their summer holidays as a result of the vaccine rollout. However, the limited scope of holiday activities due to COVID-19 restrictions weighs on the minds of Europeans. Despite a sluggish start to the vaccine rollout across Europe, travelers’ confidence continues to take an upturn. There is […]

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US Travel praises California reopening plan

Other states should follow this example of a science-driven reopening, especially as more and more Americans get vaccinated It is fully possible to safely hold conventions and large meetings while observing prescribed health standards and practices A vaccination should not be a requirement to travel California’s reopening guidance is a major step in the right […]

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Resumption of cruise ship calls in Seychelles

In a meeting held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, Cabinet discussed the resumption of cruise ship calls in Seychelles. The moratorium on the cruise sector in Seychelles has been lifted. As a starting point, only small, sustainable cruise ships with a maximum capacity of 300 passengers will be allowed to dock in Port Victoria. All […]

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Qatar Airways operates world’s first fully COVID-19 vaccinated flight

QR6421 will be operated by A350-1000, and will carry only vaccinated crew and passengers on board The special flight will showcase all the measures the airline has put in place QR6421 passengers will be serviced by fully vaccinated staff at check-in Passengers on board will be able to livestream the historic experience Qatar Airways continues […]

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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts names new Executive Vice President and CCO

A recognized leader and innovator with extensive global experience across multiple industries, Speichert will oversee the company’s commercial growth strategy Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts adds Marc Speichert to its executive leadership team Speichert joins Four Seasons in this newly created role at a critical time in the hospitality industry Speichert will be involved in […]

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Viking restarts limited operations with Bermuda, Iceland and UK cruises

Viking’s new “Welcome Back” sailings will be available for vaccinated guests Viking announces sailings around Bermuda and Iceland beginning in June 2021 Viking adds two additional sailings of the England’s Scenic Shores itinerary in June 2021 Viking recently announced that it would initially restart operations with domestic sailings in England for UK residents Viking announced […]