The travel industry has taken a real hit during the pandemic, but as the world slowly opens up, new travel companies are rising up phoenix-like from the ashes, ready to inspire travellers to explore the world and its wonders. One such company is Thalby, a US-based digital travel publisher who launched this month to offer…
Virgin hits 100K+ entries for VA-X & WIN competition
Virgin Australia has had its largest competition entry day on record last Thursday following the opening of the airlineâs VA-X & Win COVID-19 vaccination jackpot on Wednesday. A record of more than 100,000 entries was received with COVID-19 vaccinated Australians entering to win from a prize pool valued at more than $150,000. Prizes for fully…
Top 10 Quirky Things To Do In Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a bustling city filled with interesting things to do. If you’re looking for a unique experience or some lesser-known things to do in the city, look no further. Here are 10 quirky and memorable things to do or places to visit in the city of angels. 1. Explore the Los Angeles Underground Los…
Lee Country takes UK representation to boost visitor numbers
The Lee County, Florida Visitor & Convention Bureau, a leading travel destination marketing organisation branded as âThe Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibelâ has appointed Four Communications to handle its sales, marketing and public relations in the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia following a competitive pitch process. Four Communications has been appointed to promote this region…
Here’s what you need to know as Abu Dhabi lifts quarantine rules for fully vaccinated travellers
Abu Dhabi will remove the need to quarantine for all vaccinated travellers arriving from international destinations starting 5 September. This was disclosed by the Abu Dhabi government media office on Twitter. A negative PCR test remains a requirement to travel to the United Arab Emirates’ capital, it said. All travellers must take a PCR test before…
Denmark Bans Unvaccinated U.S. Travelers
The Scandinavian nation of Denmark has become the latest member state of the European Union to place travel restrictions on certain American citizens, amidst the backdrop of the EUâs decision to remove the US from its list of safe countries as a result of its rising levels of Covid-19 cases. Denmark has followed the likes…
Luchford to represent Beverly Hills in UK
Following a three way pitch, Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau has appointed luxury lifestyle agency Luchford APM as its UK in-market representative to act on behalf of Beverly Hills with immediate effect. The agency won the 12 month consumer and travel trade contract based on its creative ability to develop Beverly Hills from being…
Fiji to reopen international travel by 1 November
Fiji is planning to open its border for international tourists by 1 November. This was revealed by Fiji Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama who announced that they are planning to reopen Fiji for tourism by November. The PM further said: âThatâs the target weâve set now, and it bases itself on the success weâve had with…
Netherlands Adds Restrictions For Vaccinated Americans, Bans Unvaccinated
The Netherlands becomes the latest European nation to add new restrictions and entry rules for American tourists, following the advice by the EU council to remove the U.S. from the official safe list. The new entry rules are a far cry from the extremely relaxed regulations that just came into effect in late June. When…
New leadership for Visit USA Association
The UKâs consumer and trade association representing the USA has appointed a new chief executive at a time when membership is at its highest and the USA remains the UKâs top outbound leisure travel destination. Tracey Spuyman, previously founder and managing director of the marketing agency Teamspirit which is now part of Chime Communication, has…