Tourism

Criminals selling fake negative COVID-19 tests to desperate travelers

As long as travel restrictions remain in place due to the pandemic, it is very likely that criminals will seize the opportunity of producing and selling fake COVID-19 test certificates Europol has issued a warning today that criminal groups are peddling fake negative COVID-19 test results to the desperate travelers at EU airports. The criminals […]

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FlyersRights issues COVID-19 Mitigation Policy Memorandum

President Biden’s Executive Order directed the DOT and other agencies to implement a mask rule and to consider other measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus FlyersRights.org published its COVID-19 Mitigation Policy Memorandum, calling on the DOT and FAA to consider implementing additional policies. President Biden’s Executive Order directed the DOT and other agencies […]

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Tourists happy with Hawaii Safe Travels program

Almost all tourists coming to Hawaii are aware of the state’s Safe Travels program and understand what they need to do before they arrive and what is expected of them while they are on vacation. And they’re fine with it all and having a great time. Despite challenges for some in the pre-testing process, the […]

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US air ticket sales remain low

Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) today reported the following consolidated airline ticketing volume variances, compared to the same period in 2019. These totals represent sales generated by U.S. travel agencies* and processed through the ARC settlement system. Data figures are for the seven days ending January 31, 2021. Tickets Issued for All Itineraries:   7-Day Period […]

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Small Tourism Enterprises and Farmers Receive Major Boost Under Jamaica’s REDI II Initiative

Jamaica’s small entrepreneurs in the tourism and agriculture sectors are receiving well needed assistance under a J$52.46 million initiative, developed to assist them in recovering from the economic ravages of COVID-19. The assistance is being provided under the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI II), which has seen the implementation of a special COVID-19 Resilience and […]

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VIA Rail reaches tentative agreements with Unifor union

Tentative agreements are subject to ratification vote by VIA Rail’s Unifor members VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has reached tentative agreements for a two-year contract renewal of the collective agreements with Unifor, the union representing more than 2,400 VIA Rail employees in stations, on board trains, in maintenance centers and administrative offices. These tentative agreements are […]

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Marriott International opens first UK dual-branded property

Both hotels are operated by Cycas Hospitality, who in 2018 opened Marriott’s first dual-branded property in Europe under the Moxy and Residence Inn brands in Amsterdam Slough’s first double-decker hotel opened its doors today three months ahead of schedule, becoming the first time Marriott International has combined two hotel brands under one roof in the […]

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Heathrow to launch rapid COVID-19 testing pilot for airport workers

Heathrow is working with NHS Test & Trace on a Government-led colleague testing pilot. The pilot will use rapid lateral flow tests to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at the airport. This pilot is designed to support measures already in place to keep the airport COVID-secure, help stop the spread of the new more contagious […]

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Air Astana launches Frankfurt-Atyrau flight

Air Astana will launch a temporary service from Frankfurt to Atyrau in western Kazakhstan on 3rd February 2021. This follows the need to suspend the scheduled service from Amsterdam to Atyrau from that date due to restrictions being introduced by the Dutch authorities. The new Air Astana flight will be operated once-a-week on Wednesdays utilizing […]

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Elevate Home-Based Baking Businesses

Award-winning baker and marketing director, Denise Treco, mixes her culinary passion and brand-building experience to empower home bakers. YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — Founder of Whisk Warrior, Denise Treco, is announcing she is helping to empower home bakers with her professional management solutions specifically designed for the industry. Denise […]