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June 23, 2022by Will Payne The Advantage Travel Partnership’s chief executive, Julia Lo Bue-Said, urged the industry to step up its government commitment and provide “a ... -
Rockford-area travel agents excited to return to normal
ROCKFORD — The local travel industry is breathing a sigh of relief now that the federal government has lifted coronavirus testing requirements for those entering the ... -
Travel industry calls for government intervention in visa delays from some countries; calls for removal of suvidha requirement from air | India News
NEW DELHI: With massive delays in Visa treatment by Schengen states, USA and some other countries disrupting the plans of the Indian globetrotters and causing them ... -
Tourism and travel industry pushed to adopt diversity and inclusion measures – Terrace Standard
Travel and hospitality experts say businesses impacted by the pandemic are increasingly recognizing a long-standing blind spot that, if addressed, could help them bounce back this ... -
US drops Covid testing for inbound air travel
WASHINGTON — The United States announced on Friday that Covid-19 testing would no longer be required for international travelers arriving by air, a major step in ... -
Travel DAZE has arrived and started off with a bang! – Weekly trip
The day of days has finally arrived! Travel DAZE is here and we have a massive roster of amazing speakers to entertain and inform the best ... -
Southeast Alaska village wants to build tourism industry from scratch as logging fades
Klawock is on Prince of Wales Island in southeast Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Na-Dena`) A Tlingit village in Southeast Alaska plans to turn into a cruise ... -
Cheap holidays abroad could soon be a thing of the past, experts warn
Cheap holidays abroad could soon be a thing of the past thanks to travel chaos and soaring flight prices, experts warn More than 350 flights have ... -
Can high school programs solve the pilot shortage for airlines?
ADDISON — Cleo Vazquez traded her upbringing in a high school classroom for a view of the runway and planes taking off at Addison Airport, just ... -
Baring Pe Asia to raise $350 million in debt and finance the acquisition of Igt Solutions
Bombay : Private equity firm Baring PE Asia, which is acquiring BPO firm IGT Solutions from Apollo Global, is in the process of raising $350 million ... -
Jury awards $1 to American Airlines after winning 11-year lawsuit against Saber
A New York jury sided with American Airlines this week in a lawsuit spanning more than 11 years against travel tech company Southlake Saber, but said ... -
Tourism industry opens up but demand is weak
Devon Thomas | Pippa Hudson talks to customers about complaints about Robben Island travel bookings and what this means for the wider tourism industry and the ... -
Only one cruise ship is expected to call at Anchorage this season
Sunlight illuminates the Holland America Line Amsterdam cruise ship docked at the Port of Alaska Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, seen from 4th Avenue and E Street ... -
Travel industry gets ‘mudik’ boost after 2-year hiatus – Economy
Fadhil Haidar Sulaeman (The Jakarta Post) PRIME Jakarta ● Sat 14 May 2022 Tourism and transport companies have seen a huge increase in demand around Idul ... -
EXPE: Buy the Dip: 2 oversold travel stocks
Solid progress on the vaccination front and the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions helped the travel industry rebound slightly last year. But concerns over the Russian-Ukrainian war ... -
The Middle East needs a louder voice in global tourism
The Middle East needs a louder voice in global tourism Image: Shutterstock The gulf is rich in natural wonders, from the rugged mountains of Oman to ... -
David Y.Ige | Governor’s Office Press Release: Governor Ige Travels to Japan to Promote Economic Development, Renewable Energy and Visit Hawaiʻi
Governor’s Office Press Release: Governor Ige Travels to Japan to Promote Economic Development, Renewable Energy and Visit Hawaiʻi Posted on May 6, 2022 in Latest news ... -
City of Tyler’s tourism industry shows signs of recovery as pandemic slows
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – As part of the 39th annual National Travel and Tourism Week, residents and business owners of Tyler had the chance to hear ... -
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser: Tourism in Louisiana is making a comeback
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser said tourism is back in Louisiana after the COVID-19 pandemic as he celebrates “record crowds” at the ... -
Southwest Airlines cuts 20,000 summer flights and increases hiring to prepare travelers
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is cutting nearly 20,000 flights from its summer flight schedule and ramping up efforts to hire new employees as it prepares for a ... -
Southwest Airlines removes these flights from June
The past two years have been difficult for the airline industry as airlines have had to adapt to travel during a pandemic. But even though the ... -
Sold! Launch of travel auction for Ukraine with 48 spectacular trips
An incredible travel auction has just been launched to raise vital funds for refugees fleeing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Ukraine Travel Auction offers almost ... -
The recovery of the Zim’s tourism sector is accelerating
the herald Herald Reporter The participation of local tourism stakeholders in the World Travel Market Africa (WTM) tourism fair in Cape Town, South Africa, last week ... -
Back in Florence with “the most knowledgeable guide in the world”
Under Florence, “a submerged Rome” I have lived and taught in Florence on and off for the past four years, negotiating trips (and teaching) during the ... -
Air Europa will launch the world’s first NFT flight
With the purchase of the NFT airline ticket, owners will have access to a special Air Europa flight to Miami Beach on November 29, 2022, as ... -
2 stocks that could be worth more than Tesla by 2030
Few stocks have performed as well as You’re here (TSLA -3.00% ) during the last decade. With fervent investor optimism and rapid revenue growth, the electric ... -
Veteran Travel Advisors Reflect on the Changing Industry
A group of veteran travel consultants from Travel Experts reflected on the past and present to provide perspective for the many new travel consultants in the ... -
Cannes Film Festival expects 90% of industry to attend in person – Deadline
The Cannes Film Festival has said it expects in-person industry attendance at its 2022 edition to be “much higher than last year”, with the vast majority ... -
3 travel and tourism stocks to buy ahead of a busy travel season
This year, the travel industry is poised for a comeback, completely erasing its pandemic-fueled losses. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), travel and ... -
April 2022 Conference: Church Announces 6 New General Authority Seventies
Latter-day Saints sustained six new General Authorities Seventies during the Saturday afternoon session of the 192nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of ... -
Hoteliers hope pay rises and perks will attract workers: Travel Weekly
With hospitality being one of the sectors hardest hit by the ‘Great Resignation’, hoteliers are pulling out all the stops and getting creative to attract new ... -
Scottish travel expert calls on islanders to better control the impact of tourism
Peter Irvine, who has been writing his Scotland the Best travel guides for nearly 30 years, suggested islanders should have greater control over visitor numbers, caravans ... -
End of mask term, safe travel will attract more travellers, tourism industry hopes
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — Experts say the big changes coming to COVID restrictions will have a big impact on the visitor industry — one they say is ... -
North Carolina Tourism Industry Plans To Change With Travelers :: WRAL.com
By Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Office Chief Durham, North Carolina — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wane, travel and tourism businesses hope to return to ... -
KLM removes masks on all flights
Share the article Last update 5 minutes ago One of the most popular air carriers between Europe and North America, KLM and a number of other ... -
COVID-19 travel rules: push to end vaccine testing
The travel industry continues to push the federal government to drop the requirement of a negative COVID-19 test to enter Canada for those who are fully ... -
UK industry braces for impact of SCA introduction
Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) has finally been introduced for online payments in the UK, which could lead to a further increase in “virtual” payments for business ... -
Cashless and flightless Russian tourists stuck in Thailand
BANGKOK (AP) — Thousands of Russian tourists are stranded in Thai resorts because of the war in Ukraine, many unable to pay their bills or return ... -
March Break travel: Toronto airport expects busiest travel day on Friday
Toronto airport officials say they expect Friday to be the busiest travel day since the start of the pandemic, as throngs of COVID-19-weary Canadians leave the ... -
Want to travel this spring? Here are some tips – Reading Eagle
For most people, the mere thought of traveling has been far more taxing than the trip itself, said Christine Lucas, travel consultant at Boscov’s Travel in ... -
Travel in 2022 – how Russia is reshaping the global travel industry
Russians were the most visible travelers to Thailand after February 1, 2022, when the Thailand Pass Test & Go option was restarted. Even with its 2 ... -
Vacation scams and travel fraud to avoid as the industry reopens
The consumer watchdog says fake companies are being created offering bogus refunds and imaginary thefts. One scam, in particular, sees scammers using people waiting for refunds ... -
Marijuana And Exotic Destinations: Will Thailand Become The Next Cannabis Tourism Hotspot?
Thailand, the first Asian country to decriminalize recreational cannabis, could soon experience a boom in its tourism industry, thanks to this decision to legalize. Many travel ... -
Sustainable Tourism Market 2022 | Upcoming trends, growth drivers, opportunities and challenges in the global industry from 2021 to 2028
“Global Sustainable Tourism Market Research Report 2022”This research report offers Covid-19 outbreak study accumulated to offer the latest information on the acute characteristics of the sustainable ... -
Zendure Launches New Travel Adapter and “Everything Charger”, Passport III, on Kickstarter
COVID-19 and the travel industry have not gotten along for two years. Holidays have been replaced by stays. Consumers reallocated their travel budgets to streaming subscriptions ... -
Mānoa: UH Study: Domestic Visitors Want to Engage and Pay More for Sustainable Experiences
University of Hawaii at Mānoa Contact: Link to sound (details below): https://bit.ly/3uZF3eK To help Hawaii’s tourism industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, new research from the ... -
It’s not too late to book a spring break trip
AAs communities across the United States (and countries around the world) ease coronavirus restrictions, travel advisers say it increasingly looks like travel this Spring Break season ... -
Limestone Coast tourism operators share $1.8m in funding for new projects
A group of Limestone Coast tour operators will undertake expansions and renovations with the aim of creating new experiences for visitors to the area. Key points: ... -
FlixBus USA CEO Seeking Operator Partners in Key Markets
After the last two years of travel downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, FlixBus USA is preparing for the tourism and travel industry to return very ... -
CDC updates guidelines and travel health notices for cruise industry
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new voluntary guidelines for the cruise industry on Wednesday. According to the CDC’s official website, cruise ... -
Thailand wins multiple ‘best destination’ awards in China’s tourism industry
Awards include those from online travel agencies (OTAs) and major travel magazines reflecting Thailand’s continued popularity with Chinese travellers. BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand ... -
Vietnam to further ease entry requirements for tourism reopening
Share the article Last update 13 minutes ago After a two-year shutdown, plans are being finalized for Vietnam to fully reopen in international tourism by April. ... -
Greenville to Host Governor’s Tourism and Travel Conference > GSA Business
Governor Henry McMaster will deliver remarks and recognize industry leaders at the 57th Annual South Carolina Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Travel at noon, Feb. 9, ... -
Midweek catch-up with Rocky Mountaineer’s David McKenna – Travel Weekly
This week we caught up with David McKenna, the CEO of Rocky Mountaineer whose love for North American landscapes is almost as strong as his fondness ... -
Scenic Issues Offers to Help Crystal Cruises Customers and Travel Advisors – Cruise Industry News
Scenic has created an offer to support travel agents and guests of Crystal Cruises trips who have been impacted by the cruise line’s suspension of operations. ... -
More Russians visit Dubai – Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East
A growing number of Russians are visiting Dubai, according to a recent industry report. The Arabian Travel Market, which hosts an annual travel industry event in ... -
In an ever-changing landscape, travelers suffer the blows
Travelers pass through Salt Lake City International Airport Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022 in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) Things are always changing for travelers. It’s ... -
UK tourism industry in jeopardy as overseas visitors stay away | Travel & leisure
Britain’s summer holiday boom last year was not enough to save thousands of tourism businesses, despite increased domestic bookings in popular places such as Cornwall and ... -
Ontario’s TICO will waive registration fees for the third year in a row
Ontario’s travel industry regulator, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), has announced that annual registration fees for travel agencies and wholesalers will be canceled for ... -
Paving the way for sustainable business travel
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 has shaken business travel plans, just as international work travel has returned for many. For management teams, it highlighted more in-depth ... -
Latest travel news: Ski vacation at risk as Italy tightens Covid rules
IItaly today tightened its Covid-19 restrictions, affecting ski holidays for British families this winter. The “green super pass” requirement has been extended to a range of ... -
I fell in love with traveling at the worst possible time. But I was determined not to miss during COVID
“Hey mom, where did you get this one?” Crouching, knee resting against my cheek, I flip through page after page – faded smiles and laughter captured ... -
5 Best Travel Agents in Sacramento, CA
Below is a list of the top and top travel agents in Sacramento. To help you find the best travel agency located near you in Sacramento, ... -
Vacation travel and tourism in 2021 set new records, local industry leaders say
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The holiday season has drawn many tourists to the Savannah area, both on the roads and in the sky. Local tourism leaders ... -
Brazil to Investigate Cruise Lines into Covid Outbreaks
Published on: 02/01/2022 – 22:18Amended: 02/01/2022 – 22:16 Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Brazilian health officials said on Sunday they would investigate reports of cruise ships ... -
US CDC advises against cruise travel as COVID-19 cases reappear
Cruise ships are seen docked at the Port of Miami as the tourism industry is affected by the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Miami, Florida, ... -
First class travel A focus on the return of the travel industry
It’s no secret that airlines have suffered a drastic loss of revenue due to the pandemic. Airlines lost $ 126.4 billion in 2020, and the International ... -
How to Avoid “Festive Fraud” During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time of celebration – a chance to decorate homes, splurge on gifts, and get together with family and friends. It’s also ... -
“Frivolous indulgence belongs to another era”
Since the pandemic took hold in March 2020, border closures and stay-at-home orders have caused economic disaster across much of the travel industry. In November, although ... -
Can I travel to Spain from the UK? All the rules to know
Widely open to British travelers in the summer of 2021, Spain is once again tightening its travel restrictions in the face of the new omicron variant ... -
US plans to ease travel restrictions with Southern African-Fauci countries
WASHINGTON, Dec.20 (Reuters) – The Biden administration plans to ease travel restrictions to southern African countries as infection rates in the United States of the rapidly ... -
Omicron could hit adventure tourism in Himachal Pradesh | Shimla News
Manali: Even though domestic tourism in Himachal benefits from international travel restrictions, the state’s adventure tourism industry, which is heavily dependent on foreign tourists, could have ... -
Airports look to HID Global to navigate bumpy travel industry
AUSTIN, TX — As airports experience an uneven return to pre-pandemic operations, many of the larger ones are using HID Global’s HID SAFE for Aviation as ... -
Christmas vacation trips by travel industry insiders
Even without a pandemic, vacation travel is not for the faint of heart. Millions of people are expected to travel this month, with threats of volatile ... -
British Columbia floods latest blow to province’s struggling tourism sector
Parts of British Columbia’s tourism industry face another uphill battle with an uncertain recovery horizon from this year’s destructive storms. Some attractions and landmarks were badly ... -
As international flight ban continues, travel agents demand discounts and subsidies
Travel agencies have called for immediate monetary relief, tax cuts and moratoriums on the government to survive a “huge depression” in the industry as scheduled international ... -
New US travel warnings for Covid hit European hotspots
PARIS – Travel warnings to the United States are hitting hot spots of longtime American tourists where it hurts, with some dollar-dependent describing their plight as ... -
The travel industry is happy to be back to work as VTLs take off; remain optimistic despite Omicron
For example, tours will be smaller in size, with 20 or fewer travelers in each group. Travelers also prefer to have a more relaxed itinerary, with ... -
Aotearoa tourism industry confident in National Party support despite the withdrawal of tourism spokesman Todd McClay from shadow cabinet
Aotearoa (TIA) Tourism Industry Managing Director Chris Roberts says he is confident that National’s new team will continue to engage with New Zealand’s beleaguered tourism industry, ... -
Tourists won’t be back in South Africa anytime soon – and fears of future travel bans are causing long-term damage
(Getty Images) Travel to and from South Africa has been severely disrupted by restrictions imposed by more than 70 countries following the discovery of the Omicron ... -
Covid-19: Global Travel Industry Says “Keep Borders Open”
Photo source: WTTC Global travel and tourism industry calls on governments to maintain borders open and facilitate travel with vigilance despite the emergence of Omicron variant ... -
Travel agency association criticizes omicron travel bans: Travel Weekly
ASTA President and CEO Zane Kerby criticized the Biden administration’s decision to restrict travel from certain southern African countries in a bid to prevent the spread ... -
PCR and self-isolation tests: what are the new rules?
PCR testing and self-isolation are back for travelers arriving in the UK. Weeks after international travel rules were relaxed to allow cheaper and faster lateral flow ... -
The idea of an agency: Have a “concierge” to qualify clients: Travel Weekly
Bon Voyage World Travel Experts is putting together a new team of three people; he recently added the second member. But these new hires are not ... -
Travel agents urge state to defer new fees
Tourists arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport on the first day of the campaign to reopen the country on November 1. (Photo Reuters) A new tax to be ... -
Is it safe to travel this Thanksgiving?
Around the same time last year, scientists were rushing to deploy a coronavirus vaccine as health officials, experts and anti-vaccines squabbled over mask warrants, social distancing ... -
Tribute to the President of Barrhead Travel as she was named Inspirational Woman of the Year in Scotland.
Leading a leading travel agency in Renfrewshire has been named Scotland’s Inspirational Woman of the Year. In a difficult year for the industry, Jacqueline Dobson of ... -
Vietnamese island reopens borders to fully vaccinated foreign tourists
As travel restrictions end, lovers and friends share emotional reunion at airport The lifting of the US travel ban on dozens of countries created a moving ... -
Edge Retreats Secures Funding, Appoints Shepherd to Board of Directors
US / UK: Edge Retreats, the luxury villa rental market, announced that HomeAway co-founder Carl Berger was appointed to its board of directors and secured an ... -
Travel bosses criticize UK government restrictions as UK travel industry ‘loses’ | Travel News | To travel
On the transport select committee, travel officials said the government’s plans were “very difficult.” Some have said this means the UK is lagging behind its competitors. ... -
Youngkin promises Virginia will be “open for business” – with no closures | Government-and-politics
However, that money was not enough to cover a backlog of 9,000 grant applications, let alone reopen the program to new requests for help from companies, ... -
Travel experts predict increase in international travel after US restrictions lift
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – After a year and a half, the United States has finally opened up to the world. On Monday, the country lifted its ... -
WTTC Launches New Net Zero Roadmap for Travel and Tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the launch of an ambitious and groundbreaking Net Zero roadmap, designed to guide the global travel and tourism ... -
Australia’s travel and tourism industry increases ad spend 103% after lockdown, according to Pathmatics
New data has revealed that brands in the hospitality and aviation industries have been spending heavily on digital advertising since Australia reopened. Between the period of ... -
Travel stocks recover and home stay stocks decline as Covid-19 ends
Travelers proceed to check-in at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Calif. On Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Paul Bersebach | MediaNews Group | Orange County Register ... -
For hotels, leisure travel is making a comeback
It has been a while since we looked at the hospitality industry, one of the sectors hardest hit by the pandemic. Fast forward to today, and ... -
Avis Share Soars As Profits Explode, Burning Short Sellers | Economic news
PARSIPPANY, NJ (AP) – Avis shares doubled on Tuesday after the car rental company’s third quarter results showed it was on track to recover from pandemic ... -
New Zealanders given green light for arrivals without quarantine on return from international travel
Australians will be allowed to travel freely outside the country for the first time since March last year, as Kiwis are allowed to travel without quarantine ... -
Travala rises from the ashes
Travala.com, the leading cryptocurrency-enabled travel platform, reported “explosive growth” in the third quarter of 2021, with the use of cryptocurrencies taking the lead. Its blockchain-based platform ... -
Travelers face high cost of COVID-19 testing, uncertainty ahead of US land border reopening
Mike Latour and Rick Macdonald hope to make it to Tampa, Florida once the US land border reopens on November 8, but they say uncertainty surrounding ... -
New travel company aims to disrupt industry with unique platform and proprietary technology
Posted: October 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. EDT|Update: 4 hours ago ORANGE COUNTY, California, October 27, 2021 / PRNewswire / – With Busy Vacation Travel on ... -
How are apps transforming the travel industry and benefiting tourists?
Your smartphone accompanies you wherever you go; even if that means you are crossing a mountain range or relaxing in the Bahamas. But do you really ... -
Vacation Travel Should Be Taken Early As COVID Still Affects Travel, Says AAA – CBS Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WJZ) – It’s not November yet, but AAA says you might want to start thinking about those Thanksgiving plans. Paul Kastner hits the road this ... -
New Bahamian website receives top honors in 2021 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards: South Florida Caribbean News
[NASSAU, Bahamas] – The Bahamian Ministry of Tourism, Investment and Aviation won gold in the “Destination Marketing Website” category in the 2021 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards ... -
Travel Alberta Announces New Reference Marketing Agency
CALGARY, AB, 22 October 2021 / CNW / – Following an extensive Request for Proposals (RFP) process for a branding, creative and production agency, Travel Alberta ... -
As Borders Open, Travel Industry Must Create Seamless Experience For All Travelers – AirlineGeeks.com
[ Opinions ]October 21, 2021 6:15 a.m. ET By John Flett Opinion: As borders open, the travel industry must create a seamless experience for all travelers ... -
Digital health becomes critical for a safe recovery of international travel – Opinion
Jeff Paine and Richard Andrew Singapore ● Wed 20 October 2021 2021-10-20 10:58 0 71949b105dab7949db8f33c5d36aafc1 2 Opinion travel, COVID-19, health, pass, survey, blockchain, QR-code, security, passenger, ... -
The Travel and Tourism Office rewards REACH winners for the third quarter
The REACH Quarterly Awards recognize outstanding customer service provided by employees of the local tourism and hospitality industry. FRESH WATER COUNTY – The Sweetwater County Joint ... -
Tourism braces for an influx of visitors
The travel industry expects a boon after news of South Africa’s removal from the UK travel red list. Hours after the announcement, tourism service providers said ... -
How the travel industry can deliver customer experiences that balance safety and convenience
As COVID-19 vaccination rates continue to rise around the world, international travel is also picking up. After 18 months of shelter-in-place orders over and over again, ...