
Qatar Airways earns highest Diamond Standard status
Thursday, 14 January 2021 04:48Qatar Airways has announced that it has achieved Diamond Standard in the Airline Passenger Experience Association’s (APEX) Health Safety Powered by the SimpliFlying audit. The ‘Diamond Standard’...

Supermodel Naomi's Kenya tourism role creating ruptures
Thursday, 14 January 2021 04:39The appointment of British supermodel Naomi Campbell as Kenya's tourism ambassador has caused a Twitter storm in the East African nation. Many queried why it had not been given to a prominent Kenyan...

SRI founder, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, dies
Tuesday, 12 January 2021 18:16The world travel and holiday industry are still in mourning following the announcement of the death of one of the industry’s greatest figures. Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, the founder and chair of...

Over 40% Won’t Travel in 2021
Friday, 08 January 2021 02:44According to a survey of 1,500 people, commissioned by AccuraCast, 41.5 percent of respondents said they did not plan to travel in 2021. The survey asked consumers what was the most...

Jamaica Posts Best Numbers since Reopening in June
Sunday, 03 January 2021 02:42Jamaica has this week reported its highest seven-day cumulative arrival figures since reopening borders on June 15th. Preliminary statistics from the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) show that for the...

New Midwest Flights to the U.S. Virgin Islands this Winter
Friday, 01 January 2021 04:55The U.S. Virgin Islands is welcoming new flights from Minneapolis to St. Thomas this winter from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. Delta is offering thrice weekly flights on Tuesdays,...

Qatar and Oman airlines agree code-share expansion as part of strengthening strategic cooperation
Wednesday, 30 December 2020 04:29Qatar Airways continues to expand its portfolio of strong, globally strategic partnerships by signing an expanded code-share agreement with Oman Air that will boost connectivity and provide more...

First nonstop flight from Nigeria lands in Jamaica
Tuesday, 29 December 2020 04:28Jamaica has welcomed the arrival of the first direct flight from Nigeria, opening up new tourism opportunities for the Caribbean destination. Onboard, Nigeria minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey...

U.S. Virgin Islands sees light at end of pandemic tunnel
Friday, 18 December 2020 03:32The U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism has cautioned that while a Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine is on the horizon, protocols and guidelines implemented to protect lives and...

Work from Abroad – The Rise of Work Wellnesscations
Monday, 14 December 2020 03:27The increasing prevalence of remote work and tighter social distancing measures has created a new travel trend; instead of working from home, wellness enthusiasts are taking holidays abroad where...

New virtual tours with Airbnb Experiences Singapore Tourism Board and Airbnb Experiences
Saturday, 28 November 2020 02:22As the pandemic continues on around the globe and many borders remain tight or completely closed to foreign travellers, tourism industries are feeling the pinch—but two of its major players have...

Travel rules changed for Christmas turkey farm workers
Friday, 20 November 2020 05:09Travel rules have been relaxed for people arriving in England to work on poultry farms to ensure there is enough turkey available for Christmas dinners. Seasonal workers from abroad can now...

Americans set their travel sights on the U.S. Virgin Islands
Monday, 16 November 2020 20:48Data from a leading travel insurance comparison site confirm that demand from U.S.-based travellers for visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands has increased significantly. Based on all travel...

ITB Berlin to go fully virtual in 2021
Sunday, 01 November 2020 02:54The international travel trade showITB Berlin 2021 will be taking place next March in an entirely virtual format, providing the industry with an online platform for global networking, business and...

Wales ban people travelling from UK hotspots
Thursday, 15 October 2020 01:44People in parts of the UK with high rates of Covid-19 will be banned from travelling to Wales under plans announced by Wales' first minister. Mark Drakeford said he would go ahead if the...

Cheylesmore Travel Agency Joins Midcounties Co-Operative
Thursday, 15 October 2020 01:27Midcounties Co-operative, one of the UK’s largest independent consumer co-operatives, has finalised an agreement with award-winning, independent travel agency, Carrick Travel to transfer seven of...