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The 2020 edition of World Tourism Day in September

The 2020 edition of World Tourism Day in September
[ad_1] The 2020 edition of World Tourism Day will celebrate the unique role that tourism plays in providing opportunities outside of big cities and preserving cultural and natural heritage all around the world. Celebrated on 27 September with the theme of ‘Tourism and Rural Development’, this year’s international day of observation comes at a critical […]

Iconic India Taj Mahal Set to Reopen

Iconic India Taj Mahal Set to Reopen
[ad_1] There is  much cheer and hope in the travel industry in India as finally the iconic India Taj Mahal and other monuments like the Agra Fort are set to open on September 21 after over 4 months of being shut down because of the COVID-19 coronavirus spread. To start with, there will be 5,000 […]

Bars, restaurants, hotels and clubs in Delhi have now opened up

Bars, restaurants, hotels and clubs in Delhi have now opened up
[ad_1] After a five-month ban as part of the restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, bars, restaurants, hotels and clubs in Delhi have now opened up and will start serving liquor to dine-in customers from today. The decision, which was taken earlier last week by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) headed […]

New Zealand Government announces travel industry support package

New Zealand Government announces travel industry support package
[ad_1] The New Zealand Travel Industry Suppliers Group says the Government’s commitment of $47m to support the travel industry is vital to help bring back the travel funds of New Zealanders whose international travel has been canceled due to COVID-19, says the Group’s Chair, Robyn Galloway. Travel industry suppliers, also known as wholesalers, work with […]

Loganair and Blue Islands begin new codeshare agreement

Loganair and Blue Islands begin new codeshare agreement
[ad_1] Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, and Channel Islands-based regional operator Blue Islands, confirmed their new codeshare agreement has officially commenced. The partnership greatly improves north-south connectivity across the United Kingdom and to Jersey and Guernsey. Customers can now book connecting itineraries including Inverness to Southampton and Exeter via Manchester, Aberdeen to Southampton and […]

“In times of crisis we are the first type of solution that businesses are looking for”

"In times of crisis we are the first type of solution that businesses are looking for"
[ad_1] Travel tech startup Hotelmize has unveiled its latest product – the Virtual Contractor – to help the travel and tourism recovery. Hotelmize uses AI technology and capital market trading strategies to the hotel booking industry. Its fully-automated solutions unlock extra profits for hotel resellers and other hotel booking businesses. Hotelmize increases profitability by over […]

Time to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine transport is now

Time to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine transport is now
[ad_1] The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to begin careful planning with industry stakeholders to ensure full preparedness when vaccines for COVID-19 are approved and available for distribution. The association also warned of potentially severe capacity constraints in transporting vaccines by air. Preparedness Air cargo plays a key role in the distribution of […]

United Airlines adding new nonstop flights to Africa, India and Hawaii

United Airlines adding new nonstop flights to Africa, India and Hawaii
[ad_1] United Airlines today announced plans to expand its global route network with new nonstop service to Africa, India and Hawaii. With these new routes, United will offer more nonstop service to India and South Africa than any other U.S. carrier and remains the largest carrier between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii. Starting this December, […]

US Travel calls on Senate to pass relief bill

US Travel calls on Senate to pass relief bill
[ad_1] New data from the U.S. Travel Association underscores how a nationwide economic recovery will not be possible until Congress prioritizes emergency relief legislation for all segments of the travel industry. A staggering $360 billion—or $2 billion per day—has been drained from the overall U.S. economy since March as a result of decreased travel demand […]

John De Fries is the new President and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority

John De Fries is the new President and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority
[ad_1] John De Fries has accepted the offer to become the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s new president and CEO. The HTA Board of Directors unanimously agreed during the August 27 board meeting to make an offer to De Fries. He will start on September 16. “Hawaii’s pathway to economic recovery and enhanced community well-being will require […]