Tourism

Colombia: VAT Refund for Foreigners to Be Introduced

In order to encourage and promote tourism, the Colombian government presented a draft legislation to decree sales tax refund for foreign tourists. The proposal explains that digital invoicing would make it possible to speed up the tax return process for visitors who arrive in Colombia and purchase products in commercial establishments registered for general […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Singapore Hong Kong Travel Bubble

The Hong Kong and Singapore government have been in a full-on discussion regarding an air travel bubble between the two countries. The bubble is going to lift the quarantine restrictions so that travel can be made easier and things slowly start getting better. While this discussion has been ongoing for quite some time, things slowed […]

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The World Showed up for Tourism Happiness

The World Tourism Network, Planet Happyness, the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism, and SunX came together for the UN Day of Tourism Happyness – and it showed. It was the UN Day of Tourism Happiness on Saturday and the World Tourism Network invited Planet Happiness, the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism and SunX […]

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European Vaccination Certificate to Be Launched Soon

The president of the EC, Ursula von der Leyen, last week proposed a digital certificate that will serve to reactivate travel among European countries this summer, in order to save tourism in its most important season. “We want to help member countries to recover freedom of travel in a reliable way,” said Von der […]

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Beijing leading 60 Safest Airports in the World for COVID-19 travel

Beijing Capital International Airport is the safest airport in the world, Dubai in the Middle East, Amsterdam in Europe; Philadephia in North America; Singapore in South East Asia; Sydney in Australia; and Lima in Peru.See the list of the 60 safest airport and find out about the least safest airport in the world. Surprisingly it […]

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Paying for travel with Bitcoin – tips and tricks

You are probably thinking of using your credit card to pay for your air ticket and make travel-related purchases. However, you do not have to do this when you have Bitcoin. Just like traditional currency, you can use digital currency to pay for your travelling expenses. Paying for travel with Bitcoin is no different […]

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SKAL Supports Travel Advantages for Vaccinated Tourists

Thailand has low number of COVID-19 infections, but had always put safety over tourism. Starting in October the Kingdom sees a realistic chance to reopen tourism to its southern resort destinations for vaccinated visitors. Vaccinated Tourists may be able to visit Phuket and Koh Samui without restrictions SKAL Koh Samui supports easy travel for vaccinated […]

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Dangerous and even deadly travel destinations

There are a lot of places in the world that are worth visiting. People who have an enormous wanderlust want to explore every corner of the globe. However, some of the places have to be avoided. Scroll down below and find the selection of the most dangerous destinations that you need to cross out […]

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Six Lions Poisoned in Queen Elizabeth National Park

The tourism fraternity in Uganda woke up to the tragic news that six lions in were found dead in Queen Elizabeth National Park located west of the country . For the second time in three years, lions were killed in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda A blow for tourism in Uganda  In 2019 Parliament […]

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Travel to Los Angeles and have a beer

Have fun and a beer or wine outside. This is the new rule enforced by a local court. It may be good news for the brewery, but is it good news in regards to the spread of COVID-19? Breweries, distilleries, and wineries may reopen for outdoor only if not serving a bona fide meal A […]