Tourism

Hon. Edmund Bartlett meets with Executive Director of Integrity Commission

The Executive Director of the Integrity Commission, Greg Christie (see left in the photo), recently paid a courtesy call on Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett in his capacity as Chairman of the newly-reconstituted Parliament Integrity Commission Oversight Committee. Their wide-ranging discussion touched on various issues including corruption prevention and the machinery required to facilitate […]

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Coup and assassination attempt foiled

23 people arrested in Haiti for ‘coup attempt’ President Jovenel Moise claims ‘assassination attempt’ was foiled Haiti Supreme Court judge and a police inspector general are among the arrested ‘suspects’ Haitian President, Jovenel Moise, announced that a ‘coup and assassination attempt’ had been foiled by the nations law enforcement. The country’s authorities have arrested 23 […]

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Great Britain lowers its terror threat level

“Terrorism remains one of the most direct and immediate risks to our national security,” UK Home Secretary said “Substantial” terror threat level means a terrorist attack is “likely” Terrorism remains one of the most direct and immediate risks for UK UK government, police and intelligence agencies continue to work tirelessly to address the threat posed […]

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US air ticket sales still down

Current US consolidated airline ticketing volume variances significantly lower, compared to the same period in 2019 Airline ticket sales by US travel agents are in the red ARC confirms slump in US air ticket sales No recovery in sight for US travel agencies selling air tickets Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) today reported the following consolidated […]

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Prolonged travel restrictions spell trouble for European ski resorts

Any traffic at the ski resorts is likely to be from a domestic source market, where average spending per tourist is lower, resulting in further financial decline European ski resorts depend solely on the winter season to survive February school half-term is an important income source as families seek to get away while children are not […]

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Delta extends middle seat blocking through April 2021

Delta has blocked middle seats and reduced the number of customers on board each flight since April 2020 Delta is ensuring customers can confidently plan and book their spring travel Delta is taking other steps to reassure customers as they return to travel in the months ahead Airline is creating an interactive travel map to help customers […]

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Can China soon predict Earthquakes?

Predicting earthquakes may safe massive death and disaster. The answer may come from China by AETA Earthquakes can be devastating and ever since modern age, it was the hope to have a system able to accurately predict such disasters. A Chinese company by the name of Acoustic Electromagnetic To AI‘. may have found a solution […]

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Enormous American Investment Opportunities Whisper for Cuba

Cuba is going through the toughest economic crisis currently COVID-19 and US Embargo are the main reason for the economic hardship in Cuba Once Cuba and the US reopen for a better relationship, US investments in Cuba will be a win/win for both countries and companies. Cuba is going through a brutal recession with its […]

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Ten safest countries with the best COVID pandemic response

Coronavirus took the world by surprise. Many of the most developed countries failed to protect its citizens. New Zealand, Australia, Latvia or Cyprus are a big exception. The Lowy Institute has looked at which countries and what types of Governments responded best. The Institute found there was not a great difference between rich and poor […]

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Visit the Old City of Jerusalem Today and Virtually

Walking the old town of Jerusalem is a trip most won’t forget. Since COVID-19 is closing the world, this visit is available virtually. World Tourism Network supports Virtual Tourism Jerusalem invites the Old City virtually Virtual tours on zoom helps local tour guides to survive the crisis Talk with a guide through 5,000 years of […]