Hong Kong has lost its status as a “tourism hub” in Asia due to a drop in domestic visitors from mainland China and the degradation of its international image abroad. The territory has …
COVID-19 liability: T&Cs more important than ever
With COVID-19 now excluded from general public liability by insurance companies, travel and tourism companies have lost their second line of defence. As a result, the only line of defence open to t…
Biden will re impose travel restrictions despite Trump lifting some of the restrictions
The Joe Biden administration plans to quickly re impose travel restrictions barring travel by most people who have recently been in much of Europe and Brazil soon after President Donald Trump lifte…
Emirates Group offers Covid-19 vaccine to employees
Emirates Group has rolled-out a Covid-19 vaccination programme for its substantial UAE-based workforce in coordination with the Dubai Health Authority.The news comes as the airline cuts services to…
Qatar Airways to add latest United States destination
Qatar Airways will add its 12th gateway in the United States with the resumption of four-weekly Atlanta flights starting June 1st.The carrier will also significantly increase frequencies adding an …
PATA predicts full recovery make take three years
The Pacific Asia Travel Association has predicted, that even in the base case scenario, visitor numbers to the region will still be below 2019 levels in two years’ time.The finds are included…
Marriott signs to bring the Ritz-Carlton to Zermatt
Marriott has signed an agreement with Mario Julen to bring the Ritz-Carlton brand to Zermatt, debuting the first Ritz-Carlton ski resort in Europe.Expected to open in 2026, the 69-guest room proper…
Contiki launches new Detour offering to young travellers
Contiki has introduced Detour, a new series of 18 locally hosted, short break adventures to its range of 2021/22 worldwide trips.In a recent survey of its UK youth audience, over 90 per cent of res…
Nairobi airport departure terminals get an upgrade
Terminals T1B and T1C at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport have been closed for upgrades.Kenya Airports Authority Corporate Communications Officer, Elijah Miano, told Tourism Upda…
President Biden Says Travelers Arriving in the US Will Have to Quarantine
On his second day in office, President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that will require international travelers, not only to have a negative COVID-19 test to enter the U.S., but also to se…