Jamaica has announced revised measures for international travellers visiting the island.All visitors will still be required to complete an online travel authorisation, while arrivals from a number of …
Royal Caribbean delays arrival of Wonder of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has delayed the delivery of Wonder of the Seas, its next Oasis-class ship, from 2021.“The construction of the new Oasis Class Wonder of the Seas was delayed due to the impact of …
UK government backs refund credit notes
The UK travel industry has welcomed announcements from the department for transport and the CAA that ATOL protection will be extended to cover refund credit notes.The notes have been issued in place o…
Virgin Atlantic returns to the skies after Covid-19 grounding
After a three-month hiatus, Virgin Atlantic will be welcoming customers back onboard this evening with the first passenger flight departing London Heathrow to Hong Kong.To ensure the health and safety…
Zim govt approves COVID-19 protocols
The Zimbabwe government has approved the COVID-19 Guidelines and Protocols for the Tourism and Hospitality Sector developed by the Zimbabwean Tourism Authority (ZTA).The ZTA emphasised the need for al…
Sustainable tourism contributes to the world development
World growth is a possibility thanks to the intervention of multiple industries. Along with others, tourism has become an essential part of the global economy, using physical and natural resources of …
Cruise & Maritime Voyages ceases operations
U.K.-based Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) has ceased operations after the cruise line failed to secure funding.Financial firm Duff & Phelps was appointed administrator for the cruise line, ac…
Travel advisors put ‘boots on the ground’ at Mexico resorts
Can one party like a rock star in the age of social distancing?Travel advisors who have recently visited all-inclusive resorts in Mexico say that although properties are taking their new health and sa…
Vic Falls hotels ready for guests as lockdown restrictions ease
With lockdown restrictions easing in Zimbabwe, hotels in the popular tourist destination, Victoria Falls, are slowly welcoming guests back.Victoria Falls Safari Club in Zimbabwe has been reopened to d…
Italian tourism still suffers despite post-lockdown measures
After a long coronavirus lockdown with billions in losses for the economy, Italian tourism hopes to generate income during the summer holiday season. However, the interim data are catastrophic for the…