From a clifftop villa in St Lucia to a golfer’s paradise in Barbados and a villa spacious enough for an extended family in Mauritius, here are our top picks Many will be eying the world for sun and sand this winter. If that’s you and you are ready for long-haul travel, check out these four…
70% of US travellers support introduction of international vaccine passports
Travellers are taking to the skies again, but the immediate future of air travel remains highly turbulent, according to OAGâs survey of 1,800-plus US travellers in July and August. Domestic capacity in the US is up 81% from June â August 2021, compared to the same period last year. The increase is being fuelled by…
UK Travel Industry Calls For Testing To Be Scrapped
A leading voice from within the UK’s struggling travel industry has called for Covid-19 testing for international travelers to be scrapped completely for most travelers. The mandatory testing required for people flying into the UK has been a controversial issue, with interested parties raising the matter several times during the pandemic, with some concessions offered…
Japan’s Projected bookings to the United States
The majority of Japanese tour operators reported in the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored Japan Travel Trade Barometer (as of September 5 – October 29, 2011) that bookings for travel to the United States in the fourth quarter 2011 would continue to be lower, on average, compared to fourth quarter 2010 bookings. Only about one…
How will the vaccine passport work in each state and overseas?
Vaccine passports will be issued to adults who have been fully vaccinated by the federal government in the coming weeks, as promised by cabinet ministers. Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will ease travel restrictions for fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents once the target is achieved. Vaccine passports are key to this strategy. To…
Top 10 Islands To Visit In The U.S.
The United States of America is home to a huge variety of environments – from rolling plains to dense forests – so it makes sense this country would also be home to some amazing islands. Here are our top 10 U.S. islands you’ll want to plan a trip to! 1. The San Juan Islands Located…
Brand USA chief executive steps down after just one year
Brand USA chief executive James Evans is stepping down after just one year in the role. He will be replaced in the interim by Brand USA chairman-elect Caroline Beteta. The year-old organisationâs board of directors has begun a search for Evansâ replacement. The agreement was reached in consultation with the board, and comes as the…
Australia To Trial Vaccine Passport Sparking Hopes Of International Travel
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…
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…