Walking through the historic center of Amsterdam during the worst months of the coronavirus pandemic was like visiting a ghost town. Surprisingly, the city wasn’t even on a lockdown. The COVI…
Russia: simplified e-visa on offer for 53 countries
As countries reopen tourism destinations amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Russia is set to begin a new electronic visa policy for tourists from different countries starting from 2021. According to …
Tourist guides eagerly await relief funds
Tourist guides appreciate that they have been acknowledged and will receive financial relief from the government, but their growing concern is when the payment will be made.Minister of Tourism, Mma…
Travel Advisors Share Experiences From Cancun, Riviera Maya Amid COVID-19
One of the most valuable perks of working with a trusted travel advisor is getting firsthand knowledge of the destination you’ll be visiting.Travel advisors Paul and Sally Jane Smith of Trave…
Covid 19 coronavirus: Interest in European travel up, but flights a long way off
The news Europe has opened its borders to New Zealand residents has sparked a surge in interest for overseas travel at booking agents, despite the challenge to overseas travel during the ongoing Co…
Travel spending in the U.S. ticks up, led by alternative lodging
Cardlytics, a platform that analyzes both online and in-store purchases from more than 140 million bank customers in the United States, says it is seeing signs of recovery in most sectors of travel…
Hotel Indigo Larnaca opens in Cyprus
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has opened the first branded boutique hotel in Cyprus – Hotel Indigo Larnaca.Each of the 40 bedrooms is uniquely designed and inspired by Cyprus’s …
Cheval Collection adds third Edinburgh property to portfolio
Cheval Collection has welcomed Abbey Strand Apartments at Holyrood into its fold.The news follows the announcement in May that the Edinburgh Grand and Old Town Chambers will become Cheval Residence…
British Airways to increase route network in coming weeks
British Airways will resume flying to more destinations across its network this month, albeit offering fewer frequencies due to reduced demand and the impact of the global quarantine restrictions.A…
Ethiopia – A ‘prime’ post-COVID tourism destination
Ethiopia has been named one of the seven major tourism destinations in the world for the post- COVID-19 period by Forbes.com.It is the only African country to make the list.The list stated that the…