At the southern end of Lake Geneva, ringed by the snow-capped peaks of the Alps and the Jura mountains, the capital of the French-speaking canton of Switzerland has been attracting visitors for hundreds of years. Most head from the airport, just ten minutes from the centre, straight to the ski slopes, but go off-piste and…
These 4 Caribbean Nations Ease Entry Requirements
The Caribbean has remained an excellent destination for Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Short flights, gorgeous beaches, and sunny weather make for an incredible vacation. Still, COVID-19 restrictions have—albeit often strictly—stayed in place. Many Caribbean nations are now easing entry requirements now. Some countries, such as Aruba and Curaçao have eased all COVID-19 restrictions. However,…
Iceland looks at innovative ways to boost tourism
Iceland’s tourism sector recovery has been brought into the spotlight by the country’s authorities, who are attempting to find effective ways in order to bring a larger number of visitors to the country. The situation in Iceland’s tourism industry has been discussed during the annual meeting of the Tourism Association, during which participated the Minister…
Belize Plans To Lift All Remaining Covid Restrictions
A destination still requiring foreign tourists to present proof of vaccination or a negative test in order to enter, Belize could soon become the next country in the Caribbean to lift all remaining Covid restrictions, as announced by a top government official. And what’s best: a further relaxation of measures is expected as soon as…
CWT unveils real-time carbon footprint indicators to help travellers make more sustainable choices
CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform has launched new point-of-sale carbon footprint indicators for myCWT mobile and web. Delivered as part of CWT’s $100 million investment in the myCWT travel management platform, this further enhancement of its existing sustainable proposition will be available at no additional cost to all CWT customers globally. The new enhancement will…
A tour of Geneva, Switzerland
At the southern end of Lake Geneva, ringed by the snow-capped peaks of the Alps and the Jura mountains, the capital of the French-speaking canton of Switzerland has been attracting visitors for hundreds of years. Most head from the airport, just ten minutes from the centre, straight to the ski slopes, but go off-piste and…
JetBlue and Qatar Airways Announce Partnership Expansion To Serve 182 Destinations
Frequent travelers from both airlines will soon see more benefits in services, flight services, and points redemptions options The American low-cost airline JetBlue and the Arab state-owned flag carrier Qatar Airways recently announced in a press release an expansion of their partnership to serve 182 destinations. The new alliance will connect travelers to JetBlue’s network…
10 Cities Worldwide That Tourists Can Visit Mask-Free
Ready to get back out there? Entry requirements and mask mandates are dropping in many parts of the world and tourists are being welcomed back as we go forward in 2022. These destinations have eliminated their entry restrictions for travelers, including mask mandates. If you’re looking to plan a spring or summer getaway, find out…
January sees continued tourism recovery: UNWTO
International tourism continued its recovery in January, with a much better performance compared to the weak start to 2021. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine adds pressure to existing economic uncertainties, coupled with many Covid-19-related travel restrictions still in place. Overall, confidence could be affected and hamper the recovery of tourism. Based on the latest…
Vietnam sets target of 65 million travellers as it launches national tourism year
As Expo 2020 draws to a close in Dubai, Vietnam is seeking to maintain the momentum generated with the unveiling of plans for a national tourism year. Visit Viet Nam Year – Quang Nam 2022 was showcased at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre earlier. Nguyen Manh Tuan, Vietnamese ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, said: “This…