Category Archives: Travel Guide

New Premium Visa for Mauritius

New Premium Visa for Mauritius

Mauritius has introduced a new Premium Visa, valid for a period of one year and renewable. This measure was announced by the Mauritius cabinet last Friday to encourage eligible visitors come to Mauritius for long stays. Meanwhile, the highest sanitary standards and protocols are being maintained to ensure the sanitary safety of visitors as well […]

Airlines unable to cut costs deep enough to save jobs

Airlines unable to cut costs deep enough to save jobs

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented new analysis showing that the airline industry cannot slash costs sufficiently to neutralize severe cash burn to avoid bankruptcies and preserve jobs in 2021. IATA reiterated its call for government relief measures to sustain airlines financially and avoid massive employment terminations. IATA also called for pre-flight COVID-19 testing […]

Japan’s Projected bookings to the United States | News

Japan’s Projected bookings to the United States | News

The majority of Japanese tour operators reported in the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored Japan Travel Trade Barometer (as of September 5 – October 29, 2011) that bookings for travel to the United States in the fourth quarter 2011 would continue to be lower, on average, compared to fourth quarter 2010 bookings.Only about one fifth […]

Onyx deal with Ratanakorn Asset for three new developments in Pattaya

Onyx deal with Ratanakorn Asset for three new developments in Pattaya

Onyx Hospitality has expanded its partnership with Ratanakorn Asset, a Thai real estate company, for three new developments in the eastern Thai city of Pattaya. The partnership will see the launch of the world’s first YOO Beach Club on Na Jomtien Beach, the Asia-Pacific region’s first Yoo2 Hotel, and Southeast Asia’s first Shama Hub property, […]

Brand USA chief executive steps down after just one year | News

Brand USA chief executive steps down after just one year | News

Brand USA chief executive James Evans is stepping down after just one year in the role. He will be replaced in the interim by Brand USA chairman-elect Caroline Beteta. The year-old organisation’s board of directors has begun a search for Evans’ replacement. The agreement was reached in consultation with the board, and comes as the […]

Canada’s airports expect massive fee increases and service reductions

Canada’s airports expect massive fee increases and service reductions

The failure of government and the airline industry to embrace a holistic approach to aviation support during the COVID-19 pandemic is leaving the regional and community airports of this country on the brink of financial collapse and airlines facing massive rates and fees increases in 2021. Despite a dramatic decline in airline passenger traffic since […]

Brand USA launches bespoke idea submissions website | News

Brand USA launches bespoke idea submissions website | News

Brand USA has announced the launch of a bespoke website dedicated to television programme idea submissions. The new website has been built specifically to accept confidential television ideas from production partners, before a shortlist will be put before a Television Advisory Board. The Board will decide on the chosen submission(s) and will aim to work […]

Rail travel likely to boom post COVID-19

Rail travel likely to boom post COVID-19

International rail travel offers an ‘environmentally friendly’ alternative to flying and as the second wave of COVID-19 approaches, it may experience a boom post-pandemic. Tourists are likely to favor destinations closer to home due to fears of flying and ever-changing restrictions on international travel. Consequently, rail travel is likely to benefit – although it is […]

New visitors centre for Beverly Hills | News

New visitors centre for Beverly Hills | News

Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau and the city of Beverly Hills has announced the opening of their new, state-of-the-art Visitor Center located at 9400 South Santa Monica Boulevard, in the heart of the Golden Triangle. The 500 square foot welcome centre will be the gateway into the city offering the ultimate in service. Whether […]

Princess Cruises Announces Extension of Pause of Operations in Australia through End of May 2021

Princess Cruises extends pause of operations in Australia

Due to the uncertainty about when international travel restrictions might be lifted, Princess Cruises is extending its pause in operations for cruises departing from Australia and New Zealand through May 31, 2021.   Guests will receive a refundable Future Cruise Credit (FCC) equivalent to 100% of the cruise fare paid plus an additional non-refundable bonus FCC equal to 25% of the cruise fare paid. To […]

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