Tag: travel restrictions
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Decide when to reopen borders and stick to it, tourism industry players say
PETALING JAYA: The government will have to set a firm date for the reopening of Malaysia’s borders to foreign visitors or risk being left behind in ... -
WTTC survey predicts major tourism rebound in 2022
New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that the tourism industry’s contribution to the global economy could reach $8.6 trillion this ... -
4 factors that made TravelPerk the new Spanish unicorn
How does a startup achieve unicorn status? It’s a question that’s been asked for a long time, but the answer has more to do with stocks ... -
Peak in vacation bookings as COVID-19 pre-departure tests removed | Economic news
Holiday bookings have rebounded sharply after the lifting of travel restrictions triggered pent-up demand for breaks, the boss of travel operator Jet2 said. Managing Director Steve ... -
Travel industry hails ‘huge boost’ as Boris Johnson announces end of pre-departure testing
The travel industry has hailed the removal of pre-departure coronavirus testing for passengers arriving in England as a “massive boost” to the industry. Announcing the move ... -
‘Crushing the Soul of the Kiwis’: Tourism Industry, Airlines and Kiwis Abroad Respond to Border Delay
The government has announced a series of changes to strengthen New Zealand’s defenses against the Omicron variant of Covid-19. Video / NZ Herald A move to ... -
The ban on tourist travel in France considered a “hammer blow” by the travel industry
The ban on British tourists from entering France has been described as a “hammer blow” by travel agencies. French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced that strict ... -
4 charts show what the travel industry looks like 2 years after Covid started
Despite the rise of the omicron variant, the travel industry is showing signs of recovery. Olga Khorkova | iStock Editorial | Getty Images After a year ... -
Travel Industry Responds to Biden’s New COVID-19 Travel Requirements
The travel industry reacted quickly to the Biden administration’s new travel policies, and while some saw the new restrictions as bad for the industry, many were ... -
Omicron unveils travel industry plans for return
01 Dec. 2021, 2:03 p.m.Updated 2 hours ago Through: Associated press Tourism businesses that had just found their place after nearly two years of devastation from ... -
Travel industry sees recovery receding amid new coronavirus fear
Airlines count cost of Omicron virus variant Discovery could delay recovery by a year – HSBC Some travelers cancel or delay reservations Stocks rebound after sharp ... -
Sea-Tac Completes North Hall Construction In Time For Planned Peak Travel
Through Brendan Kiley, The Seattle Times Updated: 21 minutes ago Posted: 21 minutes ago A grand opening ceremony for the North Lobby of SEA (Seattle-Tacoma International ... -
New international travel rules start on Monday
Mahalo for his support of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! Hawaii’s travel industry responded positively on Tuesday to Governor David Ige’s announcement that the ... -
Tips for capitalizing on vacation travel bookings
Is it too late to book a vacation trip? In years past, winter vacations were planned the spring or summer before – the sooner the better. ... -
Barry Mayo opens up about reopening borders and confusing silver lining of travel restrictions – Travel Weekly
Ever-changing global travel restrictions may be a silver lining for travel agents as Australia’s international borders begin to reopen, according to industry veteran Barry Mayo. It’s ... -
Open US borders will fuel demand for travel, travel agencies say
Travel agencies expect a big rush to the United States with the lifting of the direct entry ban for fully vaccinated travelers by the Biden administration. ... -
Will Covid-19 vaccines be the savior of the tourism industry?
By Adiel Mambara THE inadequacies of globalization in the context of a pandemic have been characterized by a tension between an increasingly intensive transnational mobility of ... -
Analysis of front desk supply shows rebound in international travel and encourages hospitality industry to prepare for busy season
Research from the San Diego-based hotel leader indicates that travel will increase to the United States in November due to the easing of travel restrictions and ... -
Where we live: Portland’s hospitality industry is on the rise
Portland hotel occupancy drops to 30% in 2020 by: Ken Boddie Posted: Sep 27, 2021 / 1:00 p.m. PDT / Update: Sep 26, 2021 / 10:08 ... -
World Tourism Day: 7 Ways To Be A Respectful Traveler As Restrictions Relax
After the removal of Covid PCR testing for fully vaccinated people entering the UK (from countries not on the red list, from October 4) and President ... -
Shares of battered airlines celebrate relaxation of travel rules
(Bloomberg) – The easing of travel restrictions in the US and UK is breathing new life into European airline stocks. Bloomberg’s Most Read British Airways owner ... -
US loosens travel restrictions for fully immunized travelers around the world and 9 more travel stories
Skift take In Skift’s Top Articles This Week, The United States Announces Reopening To Fully Immunized Overseas Air Travelers, Expedia Group Consolidates Its Three Three Loyalty ... -
Blunt and Klobuchar Legislation to relaunch the USA brand passes committee
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Amy Klobuchar (Minn.), Co-chairs of the Travel and Tourism Senate, announced their bill to support Brand USA, ... -
Relaxation of foreign air travel rules adds hope to San Diego’s tourism industry
Photo by Megan Wood / inewsource Above: A plane landing at San Diego International Airport on November 18, 2016. Listen to the podcast episode The SANDAG ... -
White House discusses vaccines for air travel
The Biden administration faces an internal debate over whether to impose vaccine warrants for air travel, with President BidenJoe BidenSunday Shows Sneak Peek: Coronavirus Dominates As ... -
Boris Johnson chairs first meeting of new cabinet as updated Covid travel rules due to be announced – live | Politics
Hello. Boris Johnson is chairing the first meeting of his new cabinet this morning. We expect to see video footage of it, though Johnson asks his ... -
Venice Eyes tourist entrance fee, advance reservation
As the travel industry grapples with increased demand for travel in the wake of the pandemic, Venice is looking to charge entry fees to travelers in ... -
Turkey’s forest fires put an end to hopes of a tourism rebound
A volunteer from a nearby village sprays water to cool part of a forest recently burned down in a forest fire near Kavaklidere, a town in ... -
“Too little, too late”: the travel industry attacks traffic light changes
The travel industry has widely reacted angrily to the latest round of UK arrivals changes – Brittany Ferries describing the relaxed travel restrictions as “too little ... -
Covid: Thousands of Summer Holidays Could Be Wasted by ‘Pingdemia’ | Summer holidays
Thousands of UK holidaymakers are at risk of losing their long-awaited summer vacation – including a national vacation that was supposed to be a safer option ... -
Here’s how UAE travelers should handle Eid Al Adha vacation, says Etihad
Abu Dhabi Airports Image Credit: Provided Dubai: As UAE residents prepare for their Eid vacation, local airlines and airports are gearing up for one of the ... -
Relaxing border restrictions is not enough, say members of the travel and tourism industry
The Canadian travel and tourism industry is unimpressed with Monday’s slight easing of border restrictions and calls on the federal government to release a clear plan ... -
The travel industry must adapt to survive
TO VISIT leaders are appointed by tour operators to accompany local tour groups traveling abroad, and tour guides are hired by incoming tour operators to conduct ... -
Travel Industry Looks To 2022 With Hopes Of A Strong Comeback | Calcutta News
The travel industry has their finger tips since the pandemic hit last year and the world has imposed lockdowns and bans on international flights and cross-border ... -
Thailand to reopen to visitors with COVID vaccine
BANGKOK – Thailand plans to fully reopen to foreign visitors vaccinated by mid-October as the government seeks to restart the crucial tourism industry devastated by coronaviruses, ... -
The travel industry despairs of the summer reopening
Travel industry bosses have expressed desperation after the nationwide reopening was delayed – fearing large-scale overseas vacations would be possible before August. While Boris Johnson has ... -
rebound in travel: 2 million people pass through US airports | Voice of America
DALLAS – The recovery of the airline industry from the pandemic took a significant step forward as more than 2 million people passed through U.S. airport ... -
Edmonton’s tourism industry keen to bounce back from pandemic – Edmonton
With the province and the rest of the world slowly getting past the COVID-19 pandemic, Edmonton’s tourism industry is hoping to return to business as usual, ... -
US and UK airlines call for border reopening
Summer the holiday season is underway Without a key element this year: Crowded flights between the United States and London due to travel restrictions linked to ... -
OECD launches real-time information center to make overseas travel safer
In a bid to make international travel safer, ministers from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) supported a new real-time knowledge-sharing initiative at the ... -
COVID-19: Air India announces exemptions for domestic and international ticket holders
Amid the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel industry, Air India announced a free waiver on various services including date change, sector / ... -
Summer vacation set to increase as COVID cases drop
ROME – When Italy won the Eurovision Song Contest with an exaggerated glam-rock performance, the victory signaled more than just a psychological boost for one of ... -
Top summer travel trends: resorts and road trips
If 2020 was the summer of road trips, 2021 is the summer of seaside resorts. While many of last year’s trends persist – vacation home reservations ...
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