Q: How much time do I need to have on my passport to be valid for travel? A: Passport validity has become a bain for British travellers because there is no globally approved time. What is considered to be valid depends on where you go. Since BREXIT the rules for British travellers have changed as…
Past and Present Skål Asia Presidents Welcomed at Bangkok Meeting
BANGKOK: With travel between India and Thailand opening up and quarantine no longer required for fully vaccinated travellers, Skål Asia President Andrew J Wood (third right) along with Past Asia President Jason Samuel (third left) were both warmly welcomed to the first face-to-face meeting of the Bangkok club since March this year. Jason who had flown…
The Mandatory Use Of Masks On Flights In Europe Is Being Removed
Starting on May 16 it will be optional for travelers to wear face coverings The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) announced on Wednesday in a press release that starting on May 16 face masks will no longer be mandatory in airports and during flights. …
NYC & Company unveils travel guide highlighting halal-friendly establishments
NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, launched a new centralised resource for locals and visitors, the Halal Travel Guide. The resource is the first-ever Halal Travel Guide released by a US tourism organisation, dedicated to highlighting and encouraging visitation to…
Travelers Will Face Mass Flight Disruptions Across Europe This Summer
Sounds familiar? If you’re traveling to Europe for summer 2022, you should be prepared for long delays – and even potential cancellations – as a new wave of flight disruptions is set to sweep across the continent. This time around, a new Covid variant is not to blame, or at least not directly. If you…
8 million tourism jobs to be created in Europe within next decade: WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals Europe’s travel and tourism sector is expected to create up to eight million new jobs within the next decade. The forecast from WTTC, which represents the global travel and tourism private sector, also shows the sector will be a driving force behind…
How Travelers Should Prepare For Busy Airports This Summer
As summer 2022 approaches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is preparing for substantial travel numbers. They believe passenger volumes may even exceed that of 2019 for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The TSA’s Statement TSA Administrator, David Pekoske, said: “Daily passenger volumes at TSA checkpoints show that people are traveling again, and…
VisitPITTSBURGH unveils agent training programme
The destination body VisitPITTSBURGH has teamed up with Pittsburgh International Airport for its first-ever training programme for UK agents. With British Airways set to relaunch its direct route from London Heathrow on June 3, 2022, agents can seize the opportunity to learn all there is to know about Pittsburgh. The new training programme equips agents…
Hotel Review: Jetwing Jaffna hotel, Sri Lanka
Jaffna, in the far north of Sri Lanka, suffered badly during the civil war but is now enjoying something of a revival. The massive fort is undergoing restoration and nearby are pristine beaches and many Hindu temples. The Jetwing Jaffna Hotel is situated right in the middle of the action, close to the lively market,…
The best beach clubs and bars in Barcelona
Keep in mind: some of these establishments are going to open in the coming months, so we are giving you the best beach clubs to bear in mind for the end of May and beginning of summer! Who loves the beach in Barcelona? And who loves the Barcelona nightlife? Combine the two and you’ve got…