Australia has announced that it will be trialing vaccine passports in the near future, sparking hopes that international travel may yet be possible before the end of the year. Australians have largely been unable to leave the country â other than to visit the neighboring island of New Zealand as part of their travel bubble…
Brand USA launches bespoke idea submissions website
Brand USA has announced the launch of a bespoke website dedicated to television programme idea submissions. The new website has been built specifically to accept confidential television ideas from production partners, before a shortlist will be put before a Television Advisory Board. The Board will decide on the chosen submission(s) and will aim to work in partnership…
St James Bar – Imagination Menu, Sofitel SW1
Tucked away in a small, dark, dimly lit corner of the Sofitel Hotel in London’s St James is the St James bar. An inviting aura beckons you to enter into its subdued, cosy space to exchange secret whispers on comfy, mohair banquettes curved around reflective tables that absorb the orange hues of the brass notes…
HK Express offers free tickets to vaccinated residents
HK Express supports the “COVID-19 Vaccination Free Air Tickets Lucky Draw”* campaign initiated by the Airport Authority Hong Kong. Launching on 16 September 2021, the lucky draw will give away 25,000 round-trip tickets from Hong Kong to 14 sought-after destinations across Asia, including Japan, South Korea and Thailand. “We are delighted to do our part to…
5 reasons you should make Sheffield your next city break
Sheffield in South Yorkshire is ideal for a city break, with plenty of outdoor activities, green spaces, fun festivals and a lively nightlife. Surrounded by rolling hills that form part of the Peak District in South Yorkshire, Sheffield is mostly known for the cityâs role in the industrial revolution. Although it is still a major…
Top 10 Outdoor Adventures In Arizona This Fall
Fall is one of the best times to embark on some outdoor adventures in the desert state of Arizona. As the sweltering summer months begin to cool off, an autumn excursion makes for a great way to beat the heat. From ghost towns to slot canyons, here are our top 10 outdoor adventures in Arizona…
New visitors centre for Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau and the city of Beverly Hills has announced the opening of their new, state-of-the-art Visitor Center located at 9400 South Santa Monica Boulevard, in the heart of the Golden Triangle. The 500 square foot welcome centre will be the gateway into the city offering the ultimate in service. Whether…
Cuba gears up for tourism season from 15 November
Havana, Cuba is readying to kickstart its tourism season in November amid efforts to contain the sharpest spike in daily Covid-19 cases, deaths and hospitalisations since the onset of the pandemic early last year. âIn the coming days, we have to work hard to set all the conditions for tourists,â tourism minister Juan Carlos Garcia…
Obama champions tourism strategy development
Earlier this year, US president Barack Obama issued an executive order on travel directing federal agencies to aggressively expand the nationâs ability to attract and welcome visitors, while maintaining the highest standards of security. Today, the White House released a progress report from the departments of state and homeland security that outlines the activities underway…
PCR tests to be scrapped for returning vaccinated travellers
Following the news that the traffic light system is to be revamped comes the prospect that fully jabbed travellers may not have to take expensive PCR Covid tests on return to the UK. According to government officials, PCR tests could soon be a thing of the past for fully vaccinated travellers entering the UK from…