Chief Executive Officer of JetBlue Airways, Robin Hayes, issued a personal apology to the Jamaican Government and the people of Jamaica earlier today, following the recent controversial actions of one of the company’s employees. Mr. Hayes conveyed his sentiments during a phone call with Jamaica Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, who has welcomed the apology. “I was […]
The new tourism will so bright, you need to get your sunglasses to see. This is the message at the World Tourism Network zoom meeting with tour guides The World Tourism Network is celebrating World Tourist Guides Day. The World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations joined WTN and related why the future for tourist guides […]
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced today its first global fan-engagement program, “Hong Kong Super Fans,” to accelerate its promotional efforts as part of the post-COVID-19 tourism-recovery plan it has been developing over the past year. At a time of unprecedented restrictions on international travel, and as the world races to roll out vaccines […]
Belize’s pristine waters and pleasant tropical climate offer the ideal setting for yachting vacations where visitors can enjoy fishing, snorkeling, diving and many other attractions safely Belize officially reopens its maritime borders Belize Port Authority is confident that yachting tourism can be carried out safely Yachting tourism in Belize is a niche market with tremendous […]
The vaccination passport continues to be the subject of a debate in the EU. Submitted in January by Greece, the idea of such a “vaccination certificate” aims above all to save tourism in Europe. But within the European Union, views on the issue diverge. While no agreement has been reached so far, discussions are […]
The monument found few fans in the local community, with social media users fearing that its blank stare and alien-like features would scare children Eerie silver sculpture sparked terror in Russian city of Novovoronezh Much-mocked dead-eyed monument torn down The statue fetches $35,000 from an mystery bidder An eerie dead-eyed ‘Zombie Angelina Jolie’ statue, which […]
Israelis with a “Green Pass” – handed out to those who’ve received two doses of the vaccine or who are presumed immune after recovering from an infection – will be allowed to enter certain public spaces, such as gyms and hotels and sporting events Israel to relax COVID-19 lockdown for vaccinated individuals Some 43 percent […]
Flight safety has been often compromised due to crew being impaired or even totally incapacitated from exposure to contaminated air. The Global Cabin Air Quality Executive (GCAQE) has today launched its ‘Clean Air Campaign’ calling on regulators and Governments globally, to mandate the introduction of effective ‘bleed air’ filters and contaminated air warning sensors on […]
Airlines Reporting Corporation reports on US travel agency air ticket sales US travel agency air ticket sales are down sharply Results do not include sales of tickets purchased directly from airlines Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) today reported the following consolidated airline ticketing volume variances, compared to the same period in 2019. These totals represent sales […]
WestJet announced that John Weatherill will be stepping into the role of Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer WestJet announces departure of Arved von zur Muehlen Arved von zur Muehlen will step down from the airline on March 5, 2021 WestJetter and industry veteran, John Weatherill to take on role of EVP and CCO WestJet […]