Following Germany, Cyprus and Italy, Great Britain announced a VAT reduction from 20% to 5% for all tourist attractions, accommodation, and restaurants, in an effort that will, according to the govern…
JA Resorts & Hotels certified safe by Dubai Tourism
JA Resorts & Hotels has received the #DubaiAssured Stamp following a health and safety verification process implemented in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketi…
National coach operator closes depots
Chartered coach operator, ProTours, has confirmed the closure of its Centurion and Cape Town depots.The decision had been made based on the ongoing financial impact of the national lockdown, said Nati…
Post-Coronavirus Latin America – Argentinians and Chileans to travel the most
What is traveling around Latin America after the pandemic? In order to shed light on the subject for business and leisure travelers, as well as destinations and professionals in the travel industry, I…
Cathay Care seeks to keep passengers safe
Cathay Pacific has launched Cathay Care, a new protocol that incorporates cleaning, protection and hygiene measures to ensure the safety of both employees and passengers, from check-in to landing.To m…
Disney Parks executive to take CEO role at Virgin Galactic
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Colglazier, a Disney executive, has been appointed chief executive officer of Virgin Galactic as the space tourism company prepares for commercial service.Colglazier h…
Tobago focuses on safety ahead of reopening
The Tobago Tourism Agency is preparing the island for increased activity and the eventual opening of its borders.Work centres on product development initiatives focused on collaboration, health and sa…
Online vs face-to-face meetings: where is the difference for German business travelers?
Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, companies have replaced approximately two out of three business trips with virtual meetings in the past three months. However, this is only a temporary solution fo…
The reopening of borders will not save tourism in morocco
The summer tourist season in Morocco seems to be in jeopardy, even if the authorities decide to reopen the airspace to international flights. Salvation will come from domestic tourism, but nothing is …
Bidvest says bye to car rental business
Following a recent trading statement that it was reviewing all its businesses and would right-size operations, Bidvest has told staff that it intends to either sell or close down the Bidvest Car Renta…