If you had been following the news, you would have noticed the growing number of local destinations that are relaxing the demands of travelers. With the Philippines being downgraded as “low risk” for Covid-19, local governments are adjusting protocols for visitors and opening their doors a little more, so to speak, in a bid to […]
Emmanuel B / Shutterstock.com After sitting at home in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and dipping our toes back into travel in 2021, maybe it’s time to think about taking a bigger trip in 2022. And a big international travel as well. See: Will travel see another shutdown until 2022?Find: is it better to […]
(WXYZ) – A survey by AAA Michigan found that 41% of people plan to travel for vacation, 30% by air, 46% have started to book, 36% say they will just stay home. Vacation and business travel are helping airlines recover from COVID-related losses. Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian told the Detroit Economic Club today that […]
What’s in your carry-on baggage: ” Lots of hydration [products], because it’s so dry. I would definitely take a [L’Oreal] Age Perfect cream or Age Perfect oil, preferably. I’m big on oils. And I’ll take some makeup with me because when I go down I want to cool off a bit. A pinch of blush, […]
BA CityFlyer, a subsidiary of British Airways, has announced that it will resume three European routes from London City Airport starting this weekend, meaning that 13 of the 15 routes operated by the airline in 2019 are returned. From October 31, the carrier will relaunch its services to Prague with three return flights per week. […]
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Britain said on Thursday it was removing the last seven countries from its travel “red list”, meaning travelers vaccinated against the coronavirus will no longer have to self-quarantine at a government-approved hotel after arriving in the UK The countries are Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru and Venezuela. Once the change takes effect […]
～ Shikoku ranked 6th in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022 Regional Edition〜 TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – October 28, 2021 – Lonely Planet, the world’s most popular travel guide, ranked Japan Shikoku sixth in the regional category on its “Best in Travel 2022” list of recommended travel destinations for 2022 . Watch here: […]
In its recently released “Top 10 Thanksgiving Destination Indexâ€, Allianz Travel Insurance found that travel-ready Americans have mainly set their sights on two rather disparate types of destinations: New York City’s sprawl, famous for its twinkling lights, its festive decorations. and department store windows in the holiday season, and Cancun, Mexico, where the sun, warm […]
HONG KONG – Hong Kong will tighten coronavirus travel restrictions to align it more with mainland China, its chief said Tuesday, as the city extended its streak of more than two months without a major local outbreak. AFP / MANILA BULLETIN The announcement came despite concerns from the international hub’s business community that the city […]
Accor announced sales of 589 million euros in the third quarter, up 79% like-for-like over one year, but down around 40% compared to 2019. “Our business was very strong this summer in Europe, the Middle East and the Americas, especially for our leisure destinations, â€he said. “These trends are expected to persist until the end […]
On October 25, 2021, the Biden administration announced further details on changes to the COVID-19 travel restrictions currently in place. Starting November 8, 2021 (12:01 a.m. Eastern Time), regional COVID-19 restrictions on foreign nationals travel to the United States will be replaced with a vaccine-based system. All non-immigrants traveling by air to the United States […]
Part of Hilton’s good quarter stems from heavy occupancy at brands like Hampton (pictured). Hilton Leisure travel continues to be the best performer for Hilton, but a rebound in business travel – especially by small businesses – has pushed up the company’s profits in recent months. Hilton on Wednesday reported a profit of $ 240 […]
HAIKOU / China /, October 24. / TASS /. Hainan branch of Sunshine Property and Casualty Insurance Company Limited issued the first deposit insurance policy to Hainan Kaisheng travel agency to ensure the quality of services. This is the first insurance policy issued to a national travel agency to replace the tourism service quality bond […]
Arun Bagaria, Co-Founder, TravClan shares information on top destinations, national and international, to explore this holiday season People have loved to travel since ancient times. Explorers, merchants, wanderers in search of peace, etc., whatever their quest, the journey was always there. The past year and a half has been difficult for travel enthusiasts. However, now […]
According to the US Travel Association, Puerto Rico leads the country as a tourist destination with a huge influx of visitors and travel spending. Tourism Economics reports and Aerostar data show that in September 2021 alone, more than 330,000 passengers arrived at San Juan International Airport and annual visitor spending was 23% higher than in […]
Navigating international travel these days is not for the faint of heart, and to keep clients abreast of ever-changing policies, agencies rely on a dizzying mix of digital resources, creative initiatives and staff specifically dedicated to the cause. Embark Beyond, for example, strengthened its approach by adding a “Covid expert” to the company’s team earlier […]
Hong Kong will tighten coronavirus travel restrictions to align it more with mainland China, its leader said on Tuesday, as the city extended its streak of more than two months without a major local outbreak. The announcement came despite concerns from the international hub’s business community that the city remains indefinitely cut off from the […]
As public interest in non-face-to-face tourist destinations increases day by day in the fall of Gyeongsangnam-do, Gyeonganm Province has recommended and introduced 13 non-face-to-face safe tourist spots in the province so that you can find healing places where you can keep social distance and enjoy nature. In the fall, families, lovers and friends can satisfy […]
As NSW opens up to travel, Destination NSW has launched a new campaign called “Feel New” through Leo Burnett Australia, which is also Destination NSW’s new brand platform. The campaign debuted yesterday October 24 and is the first phase of the campaign, with the second phase due to be released from February 2022. The 60-second […]
New Jersey, United States, – The Online travel agency IT spend market The report focuses on economic developments and consumer spending trends in different countries for the forecast period 2021 to 2028. The research further reveals which countries and regions will have a better reputation in the coming years. Apart from this, the study talks […]
NEW DELHI: From October 27, Singapore will again allow certain categories of visitors from India and five other Southeast Asian countries under certain conditions. Travelers from these countries will be subject to the strictest border measures, which involve a 10-day notice period to stay at home in a dedicated establishment. “Currently, travelers with a travel […]
The Art Detective is a weekly column by Katya Kazakina for Artnet News Pro that lifts the veil on what really happening in the art market. The art fairs have survived months of closings, cancellations, drastically reduced results and belt tightening. Now comes the next hurdle: the brain drain. Several prominent executives from major trade […]
Data Lab Forecast’s team of experienced research analysts have extensively assessed primary and secondary insights related to the global travel agency market. The organization offers a bunch of industry trend reports on the portal, the recently released report of which is the Global Report Travel agency market report. The editors of the Travel Agencies report […]
North Bay – After 19 months of very limited activity, travel companies say northerners are now eager to travel, including to the United States. Chris Mayne, director of Mayne Travel Services, told CTV News the pandemic has forced his business to change the way it operates. “Last year it probably took longer to confirm the […]
Below is a list of the major travel agencies in Nashville. To help you find the best travel agencies located near you in Nashville, we’ve put together our own list based on this list of review points. Top Nashville Travel Agencies: Our top rated Travel Agencies in Nashville, TN are: Luxury travel to Nashville – […]
Travel industry players have kept a close eye on business travel during COVID-19 – from its dramatic drop as people worked remotely and turned to virtual meetings, to its resumption in the midst of the increase in vaccination rates during the first half of 2021. Hotel Engine has selected a series of statistics that reveal […]
American Airlines optimistic about full business travel recovery in 2022 American Airlines is optimistic about the resumption of business travel. The carrier expects revenues from the lucrative segment to fully recover by the end of 2022, joining Emirates in an openly bullish stance on the return of corporate flyers. “We remain very optimistic about the […]
German mobility provider FlixMobility, which operates European services FlixBus and FlixTrain, has acquired Greyhound Lines Inc., the largest provider of long-distance bus services in the United States. FlixMobility bought Greyhound from UK-based FirstGroup for $ 172 million, with $ 140 million initially paid and $ 32 million payable in installments over 18 months, through its […]
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (www.outoftownblog.com) – The local authorities of five destinations in the 2GO trip network relaxed travel restrictions and simplified entry requirements. The cities of Bacolod, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo and Cebu Province now grant entry to fully vaccinated travelers without the need for RT-PCR testing. Fully vaccinated passengers to […]
(File photo) MANILA – The easing of travel restrictions, especially for foreigners, is having positive impacts on the Philippine real estate market, a real estate consultancy firm said. Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) Managing Director David Leechiu said one of the positive outcomes of easing travel restrictions for foreigners is the return of Philippine Offshore Gaming […]
Demand for travel has more than picked up, meaning it’s the season to explore as another summer fades into fall. If we’ve learned anything from the current COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that our own backyards are ripe for discovery, with worthy natural beauty in every state. Plus, being offline and on the go is a balm […]
CampPhoto / Getty Images / iStockphoto Summer is over, but our desire to escape does not stop with the new season. Whether you are looking for fall foliage, looking for a romantic excursion, or taking the whole family on an adventure, fall offers many benefits for any traveler. This time of year is an off […]
As Queensland braces for a Christmas stampede of interstate travelers, some locals want to escape the sun, sand and sea and spread their wings beyond the state border. Key points: Flight Center says there has been an increase in inquiries and bookings for overseas vacations Some Queenslanders Wish They Had a White Christmas International departures […]
As travel restrictions continue to be relaxed in many parts of the world and travelers feel more comfortable thinking about their next trip, there is a fundamental question to be answered: where should we go. ? According to Booking.com’s Travel Predictions 2022 research, in an online survey of 24,055 adults worldwide in August who plan […]
Travel agency market The study “Travel Agencies – Market Development Scenario” has been added to the HTF MI database. The study covers an in-depth overview, product description, industry scope and elaborates the market outlook and growth status till 2027. At present, the market is expanding its presence as a result the current economic downturn and […]
The Welsh resort town of Llandudno is the surprising name in a list of emerging global destinations set to hit travelers’ bucket lists in 2022. The Victorian coastal city rubs shoulders with more illustrious names such as the American city of Atlanta, Montpellier in France, Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic and other seaside resorts […]
The global study includes more than 9,000 consumers in the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, India, Spain, Russia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States. The study sought information on the attitudes and feelings of travelers regarding restrictions, digital health data and sustainable travel. “The research is good news for the travel industry…[It] shows […]
United Airlines has announced the largest transatlantic expansion in its history, with 10 flights and five new destinations expected to be added to the carrier’s network next year, while services disrupted by the pandemic will resume. From May 13, 2022, the airline will offer daily flights between New York / Newark and the Portuguese destination […]
In some ways, we have to thank the pandemic for this. Eighty-one percent of novice skiers choose a winter sports vacation because their usual type of vacation is not achievable due to Covid-19. Obviously at first glance it may seem that sunbathing in the Indian Ocean has little to do with skiing in the Alps, […]
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to launch eleven new resorts by 2025 in some of the world’s most coveted leisure destinations. With 49 hotels and resorts open and 29 more in the St. Regis pipeline, the hotel company plans to open properties in the Caribbean, North America, North Africa, the Middle East […]
South Korean travel agencies are expected to recover from the protracted fallout caused by the COVID19 pandemic and record a profit in 2022 due to growing demand for overseas travel, a market observer said on Monday. Local brokerage firms forecast that industry leader HanaTour could post a consolidated operating profit of 3.9 billion won ($ […]
OTTAWA – BUSINESS – NAV CANADA today announced its traffic figures for the month of September 2021, as measured in weighted charge units for en route, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, relative to the last fiscal year and its 2019 fiscal year. In September 2021 weighted load units increased on average by 72.9% compared […]
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The White House announced on Friday that the United States will open its borders to fully vaccinated international travelers on November 8. The announcement prompted a deluge of calls and emails to Go travel in Longwood. “It’s more than what we normally see because everyone is reacting,†said Bob Cook, sales manager at Go Travel. […]
The US government has confirmed that it will lift restrictions on international travelers from November 8, allowing people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to cross the border. White House Deputy Press Secretary Kevin Munoz confirmed the change on Twitter, calling the new US travel policy “guided by public health, rigorous and consistent.” The change applies to […]
Fully vaccinated travelers arriving in England will be able to take a lateral flow test – rather than a more expensive PCR test – from October 24. The government has confirmed the date for the switchover, which will see the publication of an approved list of private providers with whom a lateral flow test must […]
India Inc is slowly resuming business travel with caution, primarily led by sales and customer service employees as well as management teams. Companies like Deloitte, KPMG, Mercedes-Benz, upGrad, Dabur, Panasonic and Simplilearn have said their executives have started traveling for work when needed. “With the improvement in feelings, the resurgence of economic activity and a […]
United Airlines will add five new destinations in Europe and the Middle East and new routes to five more next spring as part of the largest transatlantic expansion in the carrier’s history. The new destinations, largely leisure-oriented, include three to which United will be the only carrier to offer direct service from the United States, […]
For decades, Travis Stewart knew his stuff inside and out: planning international trips, communicating with clients, booking edge-of-the-seat adventures. Then, in March 2020, COVID-19 hit and everything changed. “It has been a very difficult time and it is certainly the most difficult time I have ever experienced in our industry,†said Stewart, co-owner of Charlottetown-based […]
Ports of entry along the US borders with Mexico and Canada will reopen in November to “non-essential travel,†which includes sightseeing, shopping, and sightseeing to see friends and family. The borders have been closed to Mexican and Canadian nationals for these activities since March 2020. In less than a month, they will open again to […]
Air France will still serve up to 182 destinations this winter, including 87 long-haul routes, while the carrier is rebuilding its network. The airline will add new long-haul services from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Muscat (from October 31), Colombo (November 1), Zanzibar (October 18) and Banjul (November 1), and will resume several services interrupted […]
Winding Tree, a decentralized B2B marketplace for hotels, airlines, travel agencies and more The hospitality and travel industries, although two of the most dynamic in the world, have been negatively affected by the economic restrictions induced by COVID-19, which are now gradually fading. Despite the impact of the pandemic on consumer behavior and all aspects […]
Doctors under the aegis of the World Medical Association (WMA) have called for an end to travel restrictions and discrimination caused by the non-recognition of certain vaccines around the world. In an emergency resolution at its council meeting, which opened virtually yesterday, WMA said citizens of some countries experience serious complications when traveling because their […]
Travelers are seen at Kuching International Airport. – Photo by Roystein Emmor via Borneo Post Online KUCHING, October 12 – Many travel and travel agency operators are excited about the government’s decision to lift the ban on interstate travel. In this regard, they expect an influx of visitors to Sarawak, especially those from West Malaysia […]
New travel restrictions from the Biden administration aimed at preventing unvaccinated people coming to the United States will be particularly felt in Latin America and the Caribbean, a region where great disparities and lack of access to COVID-19 vaccines have left most of the population unprotected against the deadly virus. The new rules, which White […]
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While many people have taken at least one post-pandemic pleasure trip, business travel has not been so quick to rebound. Here are some of the latest projections for when people will start traveling for business. July 30, 2021, Bavaria, Munich: Passengers stand at a Lufthansa check-in counter at Munich Airport. … [+] Photo: Peter Kneffel […]
SINGAPORE – Winding lines were seen at the Singapore Airlines (SIA) service center, and travel agencies were inundated with inquiries as Singaporeans rushed to plan their trip on Sunday, October 10. The increase comes a day after Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that travel restrictions would be further relaxed. It was announced on Saturday […]
‘Pakistani Bomb Father’ AQ Khan Dies at 85 ISLAMABAD: Abdul Qadeer Khan, the founder of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program who was accused of smuggling technology to Iran, North Korea and Libya, has died aged 85, authorities said on Sunday. The atomic scientist, who spent the last years of his life in custody, died in the […]
Britain’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is relaxing travel advice for 51 countries to help them align with the government’s red list reduction announced yesterday. Countries for which the government immediately lowers its advice against “all but essential travel” based on the current Covid-19 risk assessment are: Bahamas, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Martinique , Palau, […]
Britain’s largest provider of student accommodation has warned that Covid’s international travel restrictions have affected demand from Chinese undergraduates. Unite Students said even though its occupancy rates rebounded as academics flocked to college campuses, the numbers were still below its expectations for the current year and below pre-pandemic levels. About 94% of its beds had […]
Travel agencies in South Africa are reporting increased demand from British travelers on Friday after the UK announced it would lift its COVID-19 travel restrictions in the county. South Africa’s largest source of tourism outside of Africa is the United Kingdom, with over 400,000 British travelers visiting each year. That figure has fallen to less […]
The UK government has announced that as of Monday, October 11, it will remove 47 countries from its red list for Covid-19 travel restrictions, with only seven remaining with the strictest entry requirements, while the rules are relaxed for fully vaccinated travelers arriving from 37 of the countries. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said on Twitter […]
The global overnight market is estimated to be worth $ 1.2 trillion as the travel industry’s recovery accelerates from the pandemic, reports said. Despite this growth, the search for the perfect vacation can feel like a lottery with over 15 million households online to choose from. In addition, customer reviews are often misleading or deceptive. […]
Travel industry players have kept a close eye on business travel during COVID-19 – from its dramatic drop as people worked remotely and turned to virtual meetings, to its resumption in the midst of the increase in vaccination rates during the first half of 2021. Hotel Engine has selected a series of statistics that reveal […]
British Airways plans to reintegrate the Airbus A380 into its fleet in November as it prepares to operate its biggest flight program since March 2020. Following the announcement that the US would allow non-EU and UK travelers to enter in early November, BA will initially fly the A380 on short-haul routes to allow crews to […]
Global travel and tourism jobs are expected to grow only 0.7% this year, with industry hampered by movement restrictions and uneven access to Covid-19 vaccines, World Travel said and Tourism Council. Governments could save nearly 19 million jobs by the end of 2021 if they continue to ease travel restrictions and allow travelers to show […]
The UK government has downgraded its advice against “all but essential travel” to 32 destinations, including Bangladesh, Malaysia and parts of Africa and the Pacific. The destinations were not on the government’s red list – which currently has 52 countries and should be updated this week – but it had nevertheless advised against going there […]
A new report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has found that commercial airline passengers are increasingly frustrated with the current travel restrictions of COVID-19. The IATA study found that 67% of those polled believed most country borders should be open now, a 12% increase from the June 2021 survey. Another 64% said that […]
A market study, added to the store of QY Reports, is titled Global travel agency market from 2021 to 2028. The exploration report examines the chronic and current performance of the industry as a whole and formulates expectations on the future state of the market. The report gives a comprehensive overview of the matter and […]
DJEDDAH: The Kingdom’s first COVID-19 RT-PCR test, developed at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, has been approved by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority. Startup KAUST NoorDX launched the new service at KAUST Health, and university president Dr Tony Chan was the first to be tested. Located in KAUST’s main laboratories, NoorDX provides […]
The number of UK business travel bookings has reached more than half of pre-pandemic volumes, according to the latest data from the Business Travel Association and Travelogix. Domestic bookings for the fourth week of September were 53% of pre-pandemic volumes – the highest level since May of this year, when organizations began planning for the […]
Thailand’s possible reopening should take place on November 1 … New regulations for flying to Phuket will facilitate crew changes and the eventual reopening of Thailand scheduled for November 1, 2021. “The goal of the Thai government is to allow all vaccinated crew / guests to travel to Thailand without needing to quarantine,†says Gordon […]
Following the announcement that the United States would lift the ban on non-EU and UK travelers, Virgin Atlantic has announced that it will resume more transatlantic services this winter. Flights from Heathrow to San Francisco resumed on October 2, while daily services from Orlando and Las Vegas will resume in November. Virgin Atlantic said it […]
Air New Zealand has announced that it will require international travelers to prove they are doubly vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to fly from next year. The national carrier says it is preparing for the potential resumption of international travel to and from New Zealand by asking passengers aged 18 and over to receive both […]
Originally Posted: OCT 04 21 4:00 PM ET By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) – The Alpine nation of Austria and the Caribbean island of Barbados were rated as “very high” travel destinations on Monday by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Both locations join four other new additions to the Level 4 […]
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson may soon ease travel restrictions. Getty South Africa could be removed from UK red list Means travelers would no longer have to stay 10 days in a so-called quarantine hotel Fully vaccinated people would not have to be quarantined at all For more stories visit www.BusinessInsider.co.za. The United Kingdom (UK) […]
Countries are gradually moving towards opening up international travel in a calibrated manner. Australia opens its international borders allowing its permanent residents and citizens to leave the country. The reopening of national borders, however, depends on the respective national authorities of the country. Australian restrictions linked to Covid-19 Australia has imposed one of the country’s […]
Leading company Blue Cloud Travel has stepped up efforts to offer travel advice, itinerary planning and travel arrangements for those looking to explore new places. As the world opens up again after more than a year of pandemic-induced closures, leading company Blue Cloud Travel has stepped up its leisure and business travel services for travelers […]
Australia will open its border to citizens for international travel in November, although the possibility for foreign visitors to enter remains beyond, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday. The Australian border has been largely closed since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, with only a limited number of Australians allowed to travel abroad and […]
Sadiq Khan is leading calls from London businesses to remove all UK border restrictions in a relaxation of his previously tough stance on Covid restrictions. The mayor of London fears the capital will continue to fall behind its EU rivals unless the government allows “no restrictions, no tests and no passenger tracking forms” on arrivals […]
Australia will open its border to its citizens for international travel in November, although the possibility for foreign visitors to enter remains further afield, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday. The Australian border has been largely closed since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, with only a limited number of Australians allowed to travel […]
October 1 (UPI) – Australia announced on Friday that it is reopening its borders to some international travel after a controversial 18-month ban. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in a press conference friday that fully vaccinated Australians and permanent residents of Australia who are abroad will be able to travel again. Australian officials said they […]
Taipei, Oct 1 (CNA) The number of workers receiving formal leave programs in Taiwan at the end of September increased from the previous week as concerns over COVID-19 continued to hit the support services industry , especially travel agencies, according to the Ministry of Labor. (MOL) said Friday. The number of employers who implemented leave […]