Routes World will take place in Istanbul for the first time in 2023, with iGA – Istanbul Airport being selected as the host of the 28th annual global route development forum. As the leading global route development event, Routes World will deliver a platform for decision makers from airlines, airports and tourism authorities to develop…
Thailand To Start Charging An Entry Fee From August
Thailand is finally reopening for tourism after two years of consecutive border closures and complex entry restrictions. Even though it is slowly coming out of its shell and allowing more foreigners to visit again, the entry process for Thailand is bound to undergo some permanent changes, as the country intends to start charging an entry…
GOPASS Global unveils partnership with Charles Sturt University
Global travel risk company GOPASS Global has announced a partnership with the travel arm of Australia’s online university of choice, Charles Sturt University. Under the agreement with Charles Sturt Travel, GOPASS will provide risk assessments for university staff travelling abroad for conferences, academic research projects and other work-related trips. Charles Sturt Manager, Travel & Expense,…
U.S. Issues Security Warning For Puerto Vallarta
From the sandy beaches of the world-famous Riviera Maya to its picturesque Pacific Coast, Mexico has been grappling with an increase in violence lately. Although Cancun suffered the brunt of it, and in the midst of a long-awaited tourist season, it is now Puerto Vallarta that has woken up to the news the U.S. has…
Travelers Will Have To Make A Reservation To Visit Major Hawaii Attraction
Starting on May 12, tourists will need to book their visit online to enter the park Last Monday, The State of Hawai’i’s Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) announced that reservations will be required to visit the iconic Diamond Head State Monument, known as Lē’ahi to natives. The new system will become effective on…
Emirates’ Dubai-India flights witness 95% load factor
Emirates CCO has said that Dubai-India flights are operating at about 95% capacity, while the airline is operating at about 70% pre-pandemic capacity. CCO Adnan Kazim said the Emirates will be targeting to operate 100% of pre-pandemic capacity next year. Emirates will operate to 100% of pre-pandemic network next year, while it will reach about…
Dubai Airport gears up to handle 1.9 million travellers
Dubai International (DXB) is gearing up to welcome some 1.9 million travellers, who are anticipated to pass through DXB between April 29 to May 9 with average daily traffic exceeding 177,000 passengers. May 7 is expected to be the busiest day with passenger numbers surpassing the 200,000 mark. Dubai Airports is working with airlines, control…
Armenia And Kyrgyzstan Remove Entry Requirements
The nations of Armenia and Kyrgyzstan announced this week that they will be lifting all Covid-related entry requirements for all incoming travelers, effective May 1st, 2022. Once the changes go into effect on Sunday, travelers won’t have to show any proof of a negative PCR test result or a vaccination certificate in order to enter…
New Nonstop Flights From 3 U.S. Cites To Germany
More American cities are now connected to Frankfurt, a top destination for adventurous travelers who want to explore Europe The German carrier Condor recently announced new nonstop flights from Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco to Frankfurt. The first new route will depart from New York on May 6. Condor Flugdienst, Germany’s second-largest carrier,…
Malaysia scraps mandatory testing on vaccinated travellers from 1 May
Malaysia is relaxing virus restrictions including testing at airports and mask mandates, as infection rates flatten and the nation adjusts to living with Covid. The country is scrapping mandatory testing on incoming vaccinated travellers and children under 12 from 1 May. Wearing masks outdoors will be made optional and social distancing measures dropped. Some entry…