Global tourism suffered its worst year on record in 2020, with international arrivals dropping by 74 per cent when compared to 2019 according to the latest data from the United Nations World Touris…
Sandals Resorts to offer free Covid-19 tests to guests
Sandals Resorts International has announced it is offering complimentary Covid-19 testing to all registered clients across its Sandals and Beaches Resorts on-resort prior to their departure.While t…
Hyatt partners with Story Hotels for three Sweden properties
Hyatt has entered into franchise agreements with Story Hotels Holding to bring three hotels in Sweden under the JDV Hotel brand.The move is designed to help to grow the Hyatt independent collection…
Gambia: Gtboard, BLG Set for Alliance
In the quest to achieve the strategic objective through regional tourism and increase number of tourism’s contribution to country’s GDP and increase the number of tourists’ arriva…
7 Interesting Facts About Bolivia
Bolivia is a land-locked country in South America with a rich culture and many interesting geographical features and landmarks. Home to some of the world’s highest cities and more than 30 off…
Australia extends Tasman-travel quarantine requirements for 72 hours
Australia has extended the suspension of quarantine-free travel for travellers arriving from New Zealand for at least another 72 hours, in response to new community cases of Covid 19 in Auckland an…
Airbnb study: Safety, proximity will drive travel in 2021
Americans say they’re eager to return to travel, but most trips in 2021 are likely to remain domestic and closer to home, according to a travel report released by Airbnb this week.“Amer…
American Airlines names new head of global sales
Kyle Mabry is the new head vice president of global sales at American Airlines.Mabry is assuming many of the responsibilities that had been held by Alison Taylor, who was promoted in June from seni…
CAA extends ATOL credit note protection to March
The CAA has confirmed it will extend ATOL protection for new refund credit notes up to the end of March.This means that consumers whose package holiday bookings are cancelled will be able to safely…
Mauritius looks to boost tourism sector with vaccine rollout
Mauritius has launched its Covid-19 vaccination programme giving priority to frontline workers including health care professionals, employees of the tourism industry.Senior citizens and those with …