Category Archives: Travel Guide

Dubai – Bangkok again on Emirates with COVID-19 medical expenses included

Dubai – Bangkok again on Emirates with COVID-19 medical expenses included

Emirates announces the resumption of passenger services to Bangkok with daily flights starting from 1 September.  Customers can now travel with confidence, as Emirates has committed to cover COVID-19 related medical expenses, free of cost, should they be diagnosed with COVID-19 during their travel while they are away from home. This cover is immediately effective […]

TAAI Appeals to Ministry of Civil Aviation to Reach Beyond Air Bubbles

TAAI Appeals to Ministry of Civil Aviation to Reach Beyond Air Bubbles

The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has forwarded an appeal today to Shri Hardeep Sing Puri, Minister of Civil Aviation (MoCA), requesting to permit airlines to commence scheduled flights and carry passengers to underserviced markets beyond air bubbles. This is subsequent to the meeting held by the TAAI President with Mr. Puri on August […]

10 Philippine destinations for post lockdown travel

10 Philippine destinations for post lockdown travel

After months of staying in lockdown, people are itching to get out and experience the different Philippine destinations for post lockdown travel. Forbes listed the Philippines as one of the seven countries to be a major potential destination after the health crisis is over. The following Philippine destinations are what we think would be the […]

“Work from Waves” because work from home is too mainstream

“Work from Waves” because work from home is too mainstream

With remote working looking increasingly likely to extend beyond the summer, Waves Hotel & Spa has the perfect solution for those looking to spread their wings a little and leave the confines of the home office. Barbados is allowing visitors to work remotely on the island for up to a year and Waves Hotel & […]

Hawaii visitor arrivals plummet 97.7% in July

Hawaii visitor arrivals plummet 97.7% in July

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected visitor arrivals to the Hawaiian Islands in July 2020. Visitor arrivals dropped 97.7 percent compared to a year ago, according to preliminary statistics released by the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s (HTA) Tourism Research Division. All passengers arriving from out-of-state during July were required to abide by a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine. Exemptions […]

Etihad Airways enhances its mobile app

Etihad Airways enhances its mobile app

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has extended its digital reach with an update to its mobile application for Android, Apple and Huawei smartphones, enabling guests to manage their journey with even greater ease.   New key features allow guests to purchase upgrades or other extras, use Etihad Guest Miles as a form […]

Australians…are we still Young and Free?

Australians...are we still Young and Free?

    Ok, bear with me for a minute because the next paragraph is going to be “legalese” but it’s extremely important. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948, art. 13, comma 2) AND International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (art. 12, comma 2):   “Everyone has the right to leave any country, including his […]

United Airlines axes 2,850 pilot jobs

United Airlines axes 2,850 pilot jobs

United Airlines Holdings Inc. announced today that it is preparing to eliminate 2,850 (about 21% of the total) pilot jobs in 2020, unless the federal government approves further U.S. government aid to help airline sector cover its payroll costs amid a collapse in travel demand. Airlines, reeling from the devastating impact of the novel COVID-19 […]

Advance hotel bookings is on the rise for Malaysian hotels

Advance hotel bookings is on the rise for Malaysian hotels

Advance hotel bookings is on the rise for Malaysian hotels, even though international travel is off limits, as per latest report from travel technology leader eRevMax. The company has been tracking reservation trends for its connected properties since the beginning of the pandemic and is now witnessing reservation growth in various geographies worldwide. Holding January […]

THE Park Hotels unveils ‘Chef and Bartender at Home’ service

THE Park Hotels unveils ‘Chef and Bartender at Home’ service

THE Park Hotels has introduced a specially curated ‘Chef and Bartender at Home’ service under its Food Reimagined brand pillar, that allows guests to enjoy the authentic flavours of The Park within the walls of their home. This service offers customised menu for food and drinks at various price points. The teams are well-trained and […]

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