When a flight is delayed or cancelled it causes untold chaos for travellers. So it’s important to know what your rights are. When a flight is delayed or cancelled it causes untold chaos for travellers. So it’s important to know what your rights are. The following guide applies to UK or EU-regulated flights departing or…
Genting Hong Kong’s fleet to be auctioned
The fleet of insolvent Genting Hong Kong, ships that sailed for Crystal Cruises, Dream Cruises and Star Cruises — will likely go to auction soon. Auctions are required as part of the legal liquidation process to clear any maritime liens (necessities like fuel, crew wages, supplies, etc.) with priority that rank before mortgages. Upon sale…
Oceania Cruises Adds Cabins For Solo Travelers, Expands Eco-Friendly Tours
A total of 56 Solo Oceanview Staterooms will be available on four vessels, starting in September this year Oceania Cruises recently announced in a press release on Wednesday the addition of dozens of dedicated staterooms for solo travelers. The cruise line also disclosed the debut of “Go Green” and “Beyond Blueprints”, shore excursion series. As…
Kashmir records 1.63 lakh travellers in first two months of 2022
The Kashmir Valley has received over 1.63 lakh visitors, including foreigners, in the first two months of this year, cheering tourism stakeholders who are expecting a bumper season this year. The footfall is much higher than the same period in 2021, when only 45,000 tourists had visited. The opening of Asia’s largest tulip garden in…
Cancun Beaches Are Safe, Clean And Ready For Tourists
Governor Carlos Joaquín said the Cancun region will remain in the covid ‘green zone’ and that beaches are safe for tourists The Mexican government has been working hard to meet future tourists’ expectations during the Easter holidays. The tasks have included pandemic, criminal and nature control. According to a recent update shared on the Mexican…
Arabian Travel Market unveils exhibitor awards
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022 has launched ATM Best Stand Awards 2022 that will recognise creative design, people skills and the business-friendly appeal of exhibiting companies’ stands at the annual showcase. The event will be taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from May 9–12, 2022. Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel Market, said:…
Grenada Becomes The 25th Country To Remove All Entry Requirements
Starting April 4, 2022, Covid proof of entry will no longer apply to foreign visitors visiting the tri-island nation of Grenada, as it fully reopens to tourism under pre-pandemic regulations. This means both the vaccinated and unvaccinated are welcome without testing, quarantine, or any further requirements. Grenada is now officially the latest entry in our…
LoveCruise! CLIA reveals theme for Southampton showcase
CLIA UK & Ireland has announced the theme of its 2022 conference will be #LoveCruise. The conference, which will take place from May 20-22 in Southampton, will be the fourteenth of its kind to be held. It is the largest annual travel agent event of its kind in the UK, and will include a trade…
These 3 Asian Countries Ease Entry Requirements Starting Today
From today, 1 April, three popular tourist destinations in Asia – Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand – are easing their entry requirements for international visitors. Starting today (1 April) Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand are making it easier for travelers to enter for tourism purposes. And, the news will certainly be welcomed by those looking to explore…
Eurowings and Cologne Airport join hands to plant 6000 trees in Königsforst
The airline Eurowings and Cologne/Bonn Airport are leading the way on the subject of sustainability and are launching an ambitious project together that will contribute to protecting ecosystems and forests in the Rhineland. The two companies have begun planting 6,000 trees in the Königsforst nature reserve in the immediate vicinity of their Cologne/Bonn home base…