Tourism

The health of Australia aviation

In a live interview, Peter Harbison of the CAPA – Centre for Aviation, talks with Professor Michael Kidd, AM, who is the Acting Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health in Australia, to discuss what is happening with the health of Australia and the aviation industry. When will Australia get to a stage of […]

Tourism

New President of SKAL International Krabi elected

SKAL International Thailand Vice President Kevin Rautenbach has beenelected President of SKAL International Krabi Kevin Rautenbach named new President of SKAL International Krabi Executive committee members and delegates appointed the new committee members for 2021-2023 at the annual general meeting Newly appointed members will fulfill their positions for a two-year term until 2023. SKAL International […]

Tourism

Ethiopian On-Time Performance surpasses industry average

Ethiopian Airlines Group has reached 91% On-Time Performance of all global flight departures Ethiopian makes a substantial investment to enhance its customer service On-Time Performance refers to an airline departure or arrival that occurs within 15 minutes of the scheduled time The last three months have been extraordinarily productive in terms of efficiency Ethiopian Airlines […]

Tourism

The Road to Re-opening Hotel Doors

Andrew J Wood examines possible strategies for hoteliers Ensure you have everything covered so you’re ready for a successful hotel re-opening It is imperative that hotels make their budget work harder for them Review your hotel technology solutions to create an agile environment that sets a higher bar of technological excellence moving into the future […]

Tourism

A bitter-sweet reality revealed by WTN co-chair Dr. Taleb Rifai

Tourism business will not just go back to normal.Dr. Taleb Rifai, former UNWTO Secretary – General has a strong vision on how he sees the future of the industry develop.Sustainability in Tourism will play a role in the future of the new normal for the travel sector. Dr. Taleb Rifai wears many hats. The former […]

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Fully vaccinated people can now travel safely

CDC’s new travel guidance is a major step in the right direction that is supported by the science Fully vaccinated people can now travel safely per CDC new guidelines Fully vaccinated people do not need to get tested before or after travel Fully vaccinated people should still wear a mask while they travel US Centers […]

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Aeroflot’s inaugural flight touches down in Seychelles

An Aeroflot Boeing 777 touched down at the Seychelles International Airport this morning, marking the first scheduled direct service between Moscow and the Mahé Island. hailed as the great come-back after a 17-year hiatus from the islands. Plane welcomed with water canon salute, musicians, dancers, and entertainment. Flight opens the way to twice-weekly flights between […]

Tourism

When can you go on a cruise again?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requires cruise lines to establish agreements at ports where they intend to operate, implement routine testing of crew, and develop plans incorporating vaccination strategies to reduce the risk of introduction and spread of COVID-19 Increasing from weekly to daily the reporting frequency of COVID-19 cases and illnesses Implementing […]

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Opposition building against UK internal vaccine passport

It is expected that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson may approve a trial vaccine passport scheme on Monday, April 5, 2021. While a vaccine passport appears to be acceptable for international travel, such a requirement for internal activities is meeting with opposition. An internal passport would require certification to enter such places as pubs, theaters, […]

Tourism

Cox’s Bazar tourist hubs ordered shutdown amid COVID surge

The Cox’s Bazar district administration has ordered closure of all tourist attractions in the beach town in the face of a new wave of coronavirus infections throughout Bangladesh. In February, tourists flocked to Cox’s Bazar beaches, lured by the low COVID-19 numbers. Since that time, there has been a surge in coronavirus cases throughout the […]