As travel resumes around the world, and Canada continues to welcome guests after reopening its borders, Destination British Columbia is vying for international visitors with the launch of ‘The British Columbia Effect – Find Yourself’. The campaign eyes international travellers looking to get in touch with the region’s landscapes. The extensive CA$6.7 million marketing campaign is…
Philippines Covid Entry Requirements For 2022
A real gem of Southeast Asia, for decades the Philippines has been welcoming travelers from North America and Europe who fall for its warm beaches and warmer smiles. With its bustling city-scapes to gorgeous beaches and islands, the Philippines has cemented itself as a top destination in the region with plenty to offer travelers –…
Singapore latest destination to resume as flight touches down
The first Air New Zealand flight from Singapore in over 720 days arrived in Auckland yesterday marking the resumption of services to the Southeast Asian nation. “This is a special moment for Air New Zealand and our two countries. Singapore is the gateway to Southeast Asia, and a melting pot of people, business, design and…
American Airlines First to Offer New Flights to Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Further expanding its already comprehensive service to the Caribbean, American Airlines will be launching the first-ever international flight route between the United States and Ocho Rios, in Jamaica. The resort town, which has risen to prominence in recent years, rivals Montego Bay and Negril as one of the most popular tourist hotspots on the island.…
My flight was cancelled. Can I make a claim for compensation?
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…
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…