Though travel remains stunted across the world, some regions are showing signs of sustained performance positivity A new year doesn’t mean things automatically get better because the harsh reality is a global pandemic has ceased to fully recede Turning the …

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#OpenThailandSafely was the initiative of leading Bangkok-based private sector travel companies YAANA Ventures, Minor Group and Asian Trails To ensure the safe reopening of Thailand, the petition argues that “international tourists can be asked to satisfy any safeguards the Thai …

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Prior to assuming the Destination Experience Manager position, Mr. Rochester served as the Assistant Manager, Destination Experience for the Anguilla Tourist Board Mr. Rochester will be responsible for developing and implementing Anguilla’s destination development strategy, which includes both leisure and …

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Decline was arrested by last minute flight bookings and outlook is encouraging Domestic travel to China’s two most important cities, Beijing and Shanghai, suffered badly, owing to mini COVID-19 outbreaks and associated travel restrictions The Chinese domestic aviation market has …

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When his daughter moved her wedding from May to September last year, Charlie Anastos booked the honeymoon, paying Sandal’s Resort Barbados for the airfare and lodging. “The resort looked unbelievable, it had the little plunge pool outside the door, so …

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Abu Dhabi Department of Health is supporting international testing efforts by offering laboratory testing for COVID-19 samples from outside the UAE. This first initiative of its kind in the world demonstrates Abu Dhabi’s world-class healthcare services and facilities and continues …

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Following the Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Johnson Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has determined that pilots and others who perform safety-sensitive duties may receive the vaccine under the conditions of their …

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The former Secretary-General of the UNWTO Dr. Taleb Rifai, who was calling in from Jordan today, shared sad news during a Virtual Conference today for the African Tourism Board. Considered a Giant in the Travel and Tourism Industry, Mr. Akel …

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