Tourism

Walsh takes the helm at IATA

Walsh was confirmed as IATA’s 8th Director General by the 76th IATA Annual General Meeting on 24 November 2020 Willie Walsh has officially taken on the role of Director General of the organization Walsh joins IATA after a 40-year career in the airline industry Walsh is deeply familiar with IATA, having served on the IATA […]

Tourism

Arriving passengers to cover cost of ground and sea transportation

All passengers arriving in the BVI will pay for transportation during COVID-19 quarantine period Under the BVI’s COVID-19 protocols, the Taxi & Livery Commission coordinates transfer transportation Transportation is not covered in the travel authorization fee paid by each passenger The $175 Travel Authorization Fee charged on the portal covers RT/PCR tests and tracking device […]

Tourism

Autistic man dances with joy after second COVID vaccination

A 38-year-old autistic man was so happy to receive his second COVID-19 shot that once it was over, he literally danced with joy. It was captured on video, and now it’s gone viral. And that is exactly what he was hoping would happen. Jessie has a message. Source link

Tourism

TSA officers find loaded handguns in carry-ons at El Paso Airport

Over a one-month period, Transportation Security Administration officers found 6 handguns in travelers’ carry-on bags at security checkpoints in El Paso. Weapons were detected by airport X-ray machines. Packing an unloaded firearm with accessible ammunition to a security checkpoint carries the same civil penalty and fine as bringing a loaded firearm to the checkpoint. In […]

Tourism

Developing loyal employees in the hope that tourism will soon return to normal

One of the things that the tourism and travel industry learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is the importance of good and loyal employees. The tourism sector is known for high employee turnover perhaps due to often low pay and sometimes moody managers. Employees are the front-line workers who color the tourism experience for any company. […]

Tourism

Spain will introduce entry COVID Passports by summer

It is still difficult to pinpoint the exact date when the passports will appear Spain to unveil new entry document for foreign visitors Before implementing the ‘COVID Passport’ plan, at least 70 percent of Spaniards need to be vaccinated COVID Passport will be needed to to enter Spain Spain‘s Tourism Minister Reyes Maroto said that […]

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North Korean Air Koryo announces resumption of China flights

No flight took off from Pyongyang for Beijing despite announcement North Korea has closed all ports of entry by land, sea or air in January 2020 North Korea is showing “increasing signs” of easing its border restrictions with China Earlier, Air Koryo released its flight schedule to the Russian port city of Vladivostok North Korea’s […]

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Stop sitting on the COVID fence

A British healthcare company which operates across the UK providing private COVID-19 testing for airline passengers, private individuals, and businesses, has called upon the UK Government to “stop sitting on the fence” over the continued lockdown on air travel restrictions. Healthcare professionals are urging PM Boris Johnson to put down a series of “firm” and […]

Tourism

Reed Exhibitions shares global expertise with Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will take place in Dubai on May 16-19, 2021. Following the physical event, there will be a digital element to cater for those unable to travel, with ATM Virtual (May 24-26). Best practice and experience of running COVID-safe events is being provided to ATM by Reed Exhibitions. Reed Exhibitions events have […]