Tourism

French Polynesia closed to tourists

Global spread of a new, more infectious strain of COVID-19 seems to be the reason why the government officials of French Polynesia have decided to close the borders Tourists who are already in French Polynesia can stay and continue their vacation All potential new visitors will have to postpone their trips French Polynesia authorities made […]

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New Uganda Airlines aircraft arrives full of medical hope

Taking delivery of its second new A330-800neo aircraft by Uganda Airlines was more meaningful than most standard deliveries because of the important cargo it was carrying. Uganda Airlines welcomed a second new Airbus aircraft with a water salute today. The cargo hull was full of fortunes in the form of neo-natal intensive care units donated […]

Tourism

Sandals Resorts Announces Scholarship and Conservation Effort

In one of his first initiatives as Sandals Resorts International’s Executive Chairman, Adam Stewart has announced the creation of The Gordon “Butch” Stewart Tourism & Hospitality Scholarship, fostering the power of education to develop the next generation of Caribbean tourism leaders in honor of the Honorable Gordon “Butch” Stewart O.J, C.D, Hon. LLD. “My father fiercely believed […]

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Russia resumes international flights from two more cities

From February 8, flights will resume from the international airports of Astrakhan, Yekaterinburg, Irkutsk, Makhachkala, Mineralnye Vody, Nizhny Novgorod, Perm and Khabarovsk Russian Federation gradually begins to open its borders after a total ban on flights between countries Russia’s operational headquarters for the fight against coronavirus infection gives a nod to more flight resumptions The […]

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Spain sets half-century anti-record for the number of tourists in 2020

Foreign tourism to Spain plunged in 2020 due to global COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions enacted by world’s governments 2020 turned out to be most disastrous year for Spain’s tourism in half of a century Tourist spending in Spain plunged more than seventy five percent COVID-19 pandemic was devastating for Spain’s tourism industry Due to […]

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2020 was worst year in history for air travel

Summer season air travel recovery stalled in autumn and the situation turned dramatically worse over the year-end holiday season, as more severe travel restrictions were imposed in the face of new outbreaks and new strains of COVID-19 Last year was a catastrophe and there is no other way to describe it, according to Alexandre de […]

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Sputnik V now in Mexico

From Russia with Love. Sputnik V is now approved in Mexico after Russia, Belarus, Argentina, Bolivia, Serbia, Algeria, Palestine, Venezuela, Paraguay, Turkmenistan, Hungary, UAE, Iran, Republic of Guinea, Tunisia and Armenia. The Coronavirus Vaccine from Russia Sputnik is now approved to be used in Mexico Sputnik is 91.6% effective The Sputnik V vaccine is based […]

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Another airline added to 2021 list of “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality”

While the CEI cannot measure every facet of what makes a workspace inclusive, it does create a foundation upon which employees can feel more comfortable living and working as their true selves US airline receives perfect score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) Many businesses across US stepped […]

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Are Americans ready for vacation travel in 2021?

Business travelers express greater comfort in traveling, and they are more likely to say they will travel more in 2021 Consumers are optimistic about traveling again in 2021 Consumer confidence about staying in hotels is tied to widespread distribution of the vaccine The recovery of the travel industry is anticipated to take place in three […]

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Saint Lucia updates arrival protocol for foreign tourists

Last evening, the Government of Saint Lucia announced a change to one of the country’s arrival protocols for international visitors In order to co-exist with COVID-19, safety and travel protocols must be constantly evaluated Testing protocols tightened based on the current conditions Change to one of the country’s arrival protocols for international visitors to Saint […]