How will the tourism sector look like in 2021? At this point, it really is difficult to predict. A lot will depend on the spread of Covid-19, but even more on universal vaccination. Nevertheless, inev…
KNP on alert for tropical storm
Parts of the Kruger National Park will be affected by major rainfall and strong winds this weekend due to tropical storm Eloise, according to the South African Weather Service.“Our scientists, i…
How Storefront Travel Agencies Are Riding Through the Pandemic
In the wake of the pandemic, storefront travel agencies are grappling with issues that are different from their home-based counterparts, including, among other things, having to pay rent or mortgages,…
GO NZ: A road trip on Northland’s Kauri Coast
To travel Northland’s Kauri Coast is to journey through time and a world of giants.Starting at the State Highway 12 turn-off at Brynderwyn, the route skirts the Kaipara Harbour’s northern …
United Airlines reports $7.1bn loss for financial 2020
United Airlines has reported a $7.1 billion net loss for 2020, including $1.9 billion in the final quarter alone.Cash burn at the airline rose to $33 million a day over the last three months of the fi…
Visit Jersey launches new campaign ahead of summer season
Visit Jersey has created a new marketing campaign titled ‘Restore Your Balance’, to raise awareness of the destination’s varied product and to attract more visitors both on and off-s…
Norwegian welcomes financial support of Norway government
The government of Norway has confirmed it will support low-cost carrier Norwegian through a contribution to new funding capital.The airline said the decision would significantly increase its chances o…
Qatar Airways expands Iberia codeshare partnership
Qatar Airways has signed an expanded codeshare agreement with oneworld partner Iberia.The agreement will enhance connectivity between the two airlines’ complementary networks and will offer addi…
Global Tourism Resilience Centre opens new location in Kenya
Jamaica tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, has welcomed the opening of the first satellite centre for the Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC).Situated in Kenya, it will b…
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 lifted t…