The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that a proposed 37% increase in airport charges in the Netherlands risks significant damage to the recovery of air connectivity in the country. Following a formal review in which IATA and several airlines participated, the regulator for airport charges at Schiphol, ACM, released a decision which accepted the…
Massive delays in UK passport applications could scupper holidays
The HM Passport Office is letting travellers down with massive processing delays forcing some to cancel or delay their holidays. This comes hot on the heels of the misery meted out by BA and Easyjet who cancelled hundreds of flights because they underestimated the demand and were left lacking resources to cope. The Passport Office…
Dominican Republic Officially Removes All Entry Requirements
The Dominican Republic now joins the list of countries that have removed all pandemic-related entry requirements, becoming the 35th nation to do so. Earlier on in 2022, the Dominican Republic had removed almost all of their covid entry requirements but kept just a few in place that still presented barriers to entry for some travelers.…
Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in tourism gets over 500 signatories
The number of signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism has passed the 500-mark, just four months after the landmark initiative was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced that Expedia Group, Booking Holdings and Condé Nast have become the latest signatories, joining stakeholders of…
Top 7 Hotels In Dallas, Texas In 2022
Dallas, Texas has no shortage of great hotels, from some classic chains to local boutique options. If you’re planning a trip to this beautiful Texas city in 2022, here are seven top-rated hotels that won’t disappoint. Omni Dallas Hotel Omni Dallas Hotel offers a wide range of reasons to stay for an equally wide variety…
Ecotourism in Mauritius: How to Have an Eco-Friendly Holiday
Located off the east coast of Africa, Mauritius is a small island nation that’s known for its pristine beaches and luxury 5-star resorts. It’s not all about the sand and sunbeds though. Mauritius also offers a rich cultural heritage and incredible food scene – partly to do with its diverse mix of Indian, Creole, Chinese…
Switzerland to lift COVID-19 entry restrictions for all travellers
Travellers from all countries will soon be able to enter Switzerland without having to follow any COVID-19 rules as the latter will drop all of its measures on May 2. Starting from May 2, all travellers, regardless of their country of origin, will be permitted restriction-free entry to Switzerland. “The entry restrictions currently in place…
Venice to charge entry fee for daytrippers
Venice, with its glittering canals, and romantic gondolas, superb architecture, quaint bridges and tiny lanes is proving to be far too enchanting for its own good. The beautiful city has long complained about over-tourism and on busy days visitors outnumber locals two to one (there are 50,000 residents), there re consistently long queues to enter…
Is Cancun A Safe Destination To Visit For 2022?
Cancun is unarguably the go-to sunny getaway for millions of Americans. A city like no other, it offers visitors both the vibrant atmosphere of other equally-busy global hubs, and more secluded beaches (if you know where to look for them). On the other hand, Cancun’s prestige as an ideal summer destination has come under threat…
IWTA speak with Shoba Mohan – Rare India
Meet Shoba Mohan – Rare India Shoba fell into the world of tourism almost by accident. She was a science major, who didn’t want to be a doctor or a teacher, and who then studied journalism as a post-graduate. Uninspired by the work she was able to find, Shoba was invited by a travel…