United Airlines has been fined by the federal government for several long tarmac delays for both domestic and international flights, whilst some of their own employees have filed a lawsuit against the airline for their strict vaccination mandate. The events have capped off what should have been a busy, exciting week for the airline following…
WTTC unveils net zero roadmap for tourism at virtual ‘Climate Week’ event
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the launch of a Net Zero Roadmap for the tourism sector to support the industry in combatting climate change during its virtual climate week event. It also announced the launch of ground-breaking social and environmental research data. The first time such data will be produced across the…
Nepal Reopens To Fully Vaccinated Travelers Without Restrictions
After nearly 18 months of very few tourists, Nepal has decided to reopen its borders to fully vaccinated travelers with no quarantine on arrival. On Thursday, the Nepalese government announced it would revise its immigration entry protocols and ditch mandatory quarantine. Previously, visitors had to obtain special permission from Nepalese embassies and quarantine on arrival…
Ferry confident: Brits rate ferries safer than travel by planes and coaches
Research from ferry industry body, Discover Ferries, reveals consumer confidence in using public transport has risen. The results also show more Brits would feel less concerned about contracting Covid when travelling by ferry than by aeroplane or coach. Those aged 35 and over feel ferries are a safer mode of transport than planes, trains and…
UK’s Controversial Vaccine Rules For Entry Frustrate Many Global Travelers
A set of controversial rules relating to Covid-19 vaccinations that were included by the UK as part of their travel restriction shake-up just last week has caused outrage around several parts of the world. The rule sees travelers heading to the UK â who have been vaccinated in most countries around the world â treated…
Vacationer confidence in Germany’s COVID-19 safety soars as it ranks lowest in infection risk
International tourists have lauded Germany’s COVID19 safety precautions with the country ranking lowest for risk of infection in a new survey, while more tourists are now staying in Germany for longer, according to new data. IPK International, a tourist market research specialist, asked travellers in 18 markets to rate COVID-19 infection risks. Overall named countries,…
Argentina Reopening For International Tourism November 1
After 18 months of closure because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Argentina will reopen to international tourists on November 1st. The news comes after cases, and fatalities in the South American nation continue to fall. Officials from the government declared that Argentina would loosen pandemic restrictions, approve a gradual reopening of borders, and allow most…
British Airways operates first carbon neutral flight
For the first time, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was used on a British Airways passenger flight. According to the airline, the flight from London Heathrow to Glasgow on Tuesday also involved air traffic service provider NATS, fuel giant BP, and Airbus. The short flight on the airlineâs new special liveried sustainability aircraft replicated a British…
Top 10 must-see cities in Asia
#1. BANGKOK, THAILAND Bangkok is one of the world’s most exciting cities, and should be the city you visit in Asia if you can only see one. It’s composed of different vibrant (and some chaotic) neighborhoods, tempting shopping at some of the world’s biggest markets, and modern buildings next to some of the world’s most impressive temples.…
Thailand To Delay Reopening of Popular Tourism Destinations Until November
Because of a slower than expected vaccination rollout, Thailand is considering delaying reopening many of its major tourist destinations in October. Reports from Thailand suggest that the Thai government will delay the reopening of five provinces as each provinceâs vaccination rate still lags behind the 70 percent coverage required to open up next month. The…