Tourism

46% of Middle East luxury travelers plan to holiday abroad in 2021

The latest industry data analysis has revealed that 46% of luxury travelers in the Middle East, are planning to travel internationally at some stage during 2021. The survey also asked the same recipients if they were planning to take a domestic holiday or staycation during 2021 and more than half (52%) of the respondents confirmed […]

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US Travel praises confirmation of Treasury Secretary Yellen

Secretary Yellen will be a stabilizing influence at a time when investing in the country’s recovery will be absolutely crucial US Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Janet Yellen to serve as Secretary of the Treasury: “Secretary Yellen will be a stabilizing influence at a […]

Tourism

Destination DC launches new website

Visitation to Washington, DC in 2021 has inspired new and engaging content and immersive design at the official Washington tourism website. “Our website is one of the most important ways we communicate with potential visitors and locals, and after a year where travel has been decimated, it’s fitting to start off 2021 with a fresh […]

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Abu Dhabi announces updated list of ‘Green List’ destinations

Inclusion in the list is subject to strict criteria of health and safety to ensure the well-being of the UAE community The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has issued the updated list of ‘Green List’ destinations. Passengers arriving from these destinations will be exempt from mandatory quarantine measures after […]

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Rapid COVID-19 tests for travelers

An initiative that aims to facilitate transit of US-bound passengers who wish to visit the state of Yucatan or are already there has been instituted for travelers Flying from Meridia International Airport to the United States. Several hotels will also offer tourists information on tests and other support related to COVID-19. In accordance with measures […]

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Hawaiian Airlines reports $162.6 million dollar loss

As is the case for all airlines around the world, Hawaiian Airlines witnessed a huge loss of close to $163 million in the final quarter of 32020. For the fourth quarter of 2020, Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, Inc., today reported a net loss of US$162.6 million. “While 2020 has been the most challenging […]

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WTN differs with WTTC on Rebuilding Travel and Reopening Tourism

There is a good reason why Juergen Steinmetz, founder of the World Tourism Network (WTN) differs with Gloria Guevara CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) on how and when to safely reopen the travel sector. WTTC represents the largest and most powerful companies of the industry. WTN focus is on the medium […]

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What vacation destinations are Americans searching for in 2021?

Italy, Mexico, and the Caribbean are amongst the most searched vacation destinations for Americans in 2021 according to new research Holidaymakers in the US and around the world, have had to put their trips on pause in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19. However, many Americans are already casting an optimistic eye to the future.  […]

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The Netherlands, a Kingdom on Fire due to COVID19

Known as the most liberal country in the world, Dutch citizens are worried about freedoms are taking away from them. The Netherlands in a State of Chaos after protesters vandalized major cities in Holland and are still ongoing. This Virus is taking the freedom from subjects in the most liberal country on the planet. The […]

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India to introduce COVID-19 vaccination certificates for tourists

The vaccination certificate will help build confidence among people, making it easier for travelers to move around and revitalizing the tourism sector Indian authorities announced that in order to simplify and stimulate the development of tourism, they have decided to introduce a vaccination certificate for tourists. “The vaccination certificate will help build confidence among people, […]