Royal Caribbean officially has announced that all sailings for the rest of 2020 have been cancelled with the exception of the Quantum of the Seas out of Singapore. “At Royal Caribbean International, our guests and crew’s safety and well-being are always our top priorities. After further consulting with our partners at Cruise Lines International Association […]
Author Archives: Travel Vito
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Having attracted and hosted countless international conventions, Busan has grown into one of the world’s top international convention cities. Ranked 4th in Asia and 12th in the world, according to the Union of International Associations’ rankings of international convention cities, Busan continues to raise its status as a major MICE (meeting, incentives, convention, and exhibitions) […]
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Rising above Tokyo’s oldest neighborhood and just steps away to the Imperial Palace, the all-new, thoroughly modern Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi is now open. “We are delighted to welcome guests to the third Four Seasons in Japan, a truly stunning property that reflects Tokyo’s captivating contrast of modern innovation and honored traditions. In collaboration […]
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American and Delta airlines have followed United in taking out change fees on domestic routes, except for economy fares. The similar move of the two airlines came a day after United made its announcement. However, American airlines took it a step further announcing the long-term end of change fees on flights to Canada, Mexico and […]
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According to the latest reports, US and UK government officials are mulling the idea of creating a regional air bridge between the two countries, in an attempt to jump-start the world’s most revenue-generating route. Limited travel bubbles could allow for British quarantine exemptions for US travelers from low-infection rate areas, such as New York, and […]
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Thailand’s reopening dubbed as the “Phuket model” was proposed by the Thai government to kick off in October as its first step in reopening its borders. The model involves a direct flight to Phuket, mandatory 14-day quarantine, and several tests before foreign tourists can fully enjoy their vacation on the island or the country. Officials […]
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The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today released an analysis on the economic and human struggle of the hotel industry six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, with millions of employees still furloughed or laid off and travel demand lagging far behind normal levels. Key findings of the report include: • Four out of 10 […]
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As the countdown to Seaside Finolhu’s much anticipated reopening begins, it is not just the luxury Maldives resort’s design, facilities and services that are undergoing an extensive upgrade. The entire Finolhu team has been hard at work implementing new protocols and measures to ensure the wellbeing of both guests and islanders is fully protected when […]
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Hawaii’s largest carrier, Hawaiian Airlines, today announced more than 1,000 job cuts as COVID-19 continues to ravage travel demand and lockdowns fuel economic distress. Peter Ingram, Hawaiian Airlines president and CEO, announced today in a letter to employees that there will be more than 1,000 the new job cuts. The letter explained that furlough notices […]
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Of late, the MICE sector has come increasingly in focus, especially as global tourism takes small steps towards establishing a new normalcy. Studies show that MICE matters a great deal to host destinations, and in the new ‘normal’, Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) looks at the sector from a holistic viewpoint. As per a Bloomberg Economics […]