Tourism

New Aid Package in Thailand to Support Tourism Businesses

The Thai government approved financial measures worth 350 billion baht (9.5 billion euros) to help businesses cope with the impact of health restrictions taken against the coronavirus epidemic. Thailand’s GDP contracted by 6.1% last year, the most since the Asian financial crisis in the late 1990s, with tourism being by far the most affected […]

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USA Consider Opening to Tourists in May

The U.S. Travel Association is lobbying hard in Washington D.C. and the first reports of an opening to tourists as early as May are making the rounds. Experts are still sceptical – but assume that the USA will also closely link the opening with the vaccination situation. The U.S. news portal CNBC reports, with […]

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IATA wants Governments to get rid of expensive PCR Covid tests

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to accept best-in-class rapid antigen tests in fulfillment of COVID -19 testing requirements following the publication of new research by OXERA and Edge Health. The OXERA-Edge Health report, commissioned by IATA, found that antigen tests are:Accurate: The best antigen tests provide broadly comparable results to PCR tests in […]

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The classic travel guidebook are still popular

If you’re over the age of 30, then it was probably your guiding light on your first ever trip abroad. If you’re under 30, then you might wonder what all the fuss is about. The classic travel guidebook, popularised by the likes of Lonely Planet and Rick Steve, used to be the first thing […]

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Emirates marks UAE vaccination milestone with special flight

Emirates special flight that will carry only fully vaccinated crew and passengers onboard A380 flight to carry fully vaccinated crew and passengers onboard Flyers to experience Emirates’ newest A380 cabins and latest on-ground technologies that enable a smooth and speedy journey through the airport Proceeds from the flight to be donated to the Emirates Airline […]

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Anguilla Tourist Board announces new Deputy Director of Tourism

Anguilla Tourist Board promotes Mrs. Shellya Rogers-Webster to the position of Deputy Director of Tourism Shellya Rogers-Webster named new Deputy Director of Tourism of Anguilla Tourist Board Mrs. Rogers-Webster will be responsible for leading Anguilla Tourist Board’s internal and external relationships Shellya Rogers-Webster has proven herself to be an invaluable asset to the Anguilla Tourist […]

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Aviation and world survival: Finding a sustainable balance

The environment and aviation are going to have to go hand in glove, so finding a balance between survival of the world and survival of the aviation and travel industry is of top priority. The existential threat really is about travel and tourism, which accounts for about one in 10 jobs around the world – […]

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Now is not the time for business to stand still

IMEX Group is investing in its team with 9 new appointments as it prepares for IMEX America this year and IMEX Frankfurt in 2022. Building back better is a phrase we’re hearing more and more both within and outside of the events industry. At IMEX, several new roles have been created within the business with […]

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Tourism Linkages Network to host Speed Networking event

The Jamaica Ministry of Tourism, through its Tourism Linkages Network, will host its highly-anticipated annual Speed Networking event on Wednesday, March 31, using a virtual format to connect local suppliers directly with key buyers in the tourism sector. After one-year pandemic-induced hiatus, this tourism linkages event is back on the calendar. The event facilitates 15-minute […]

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Jamaica wins Best Practice Gold Adrian Award in New York

The focus of 2020 HSMAI Adrian Awards was on Best Practices, Innovation and Community, showcasing industry’s most exceptional efforts The Adrian Awards represent the largest and most prestigious global travel marketing competition The award celebrates Jamaica’s comprehensive crisis response Competition has always been a showcase and benchmark of best practices in hotel and travel marketing […]