The government has announced plans for a financial support scheme aimed at airports in England.The scheme is expected to open this month in response to new travel curbs introduced to slow the sprea…
Tourism in italy dropped to 1969 levels
A disastrous year has come to an end for tourism in Italy. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, tourism sales have plummeted to the same levels of 1969. This was reported by the tourism associatio…
Covid-testing rules for inbound flyers: Step forward or stumbling block?
The new CDC mandate that all inbound flyers show a negative Covid-19 test drew mixed reaction from the travel industry this week, with some hailing it as a crucial step toward reopening internation…
Tourism in Japan: coronavirus causing long-lasting effects
The main damage caused by the Coronavirus has been definitely its appalling mortality, with nearly 1.8 million victims worldwide at the very end of 2020. But at the same time, the pandemic has crea…
National Express to suspended services until March
National Express will fully suspend its national network of scheduled coach services as new lockdown measures take effect across the UK.The coach operator will cease operation temporarily from late…
Big 3 airlines all onboard with support animal ban
All three of the Big 3 U.S. airlines will stop taking bookings for emotional support animals (ESAs) on Jan. 11.The moves follow the DOT’s issuance last month of a final rule eliminating the r…
IAG rejigs ownership structure to accommodate Brexit
International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) has implemented plans it says will ensure that its EU licensed airlines continue to comply with current ownership and control rules following Brexit.…
FirstGroup sells Greyhound facilities in North America
FirstGroup has sold three major bus facilities in North America for a total of £102 million.The Aberdeen-based firm said the move was part of a continuing drive to rationalise its Greyhound b…
Angola: Culture Ministry Holds Activities to Mark Anniversary
Luanda — Ministry of Culture, Tourism, Tourism and Environment holds as from Monday (January 4) various activities, ahead of celebration of National Culture Day, on January 8.The activities, …
Zimbabwe: Thousands Throng to Border Post to Beat Restrictions
Thousands of Zimbabweans and South Africans left the country yesterday through Beitbridge Border Post in a last-minute rush to beat the suspension of general travel, which went into effect by midni…