ABTA – The Travel Association estimates that over two million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas for summer holidays the weekend (21-24 July), which for the majority of schools in England and Wales marks the start of the summer break, with 22 July expected to be the busiest day of the weekend. Spain remains…
Return to high season buildup of overseas staff will create ‘needless payroll bottleneck’ for travel
Spencer Hanlon, from leader in real-time global payments Nium, warns travel companies not to let the high season spike in overseas staff turn into an expensive headache this year. As the high season is now upon us, travel companies of all kinds are bolstering their teams with employees. With more work-from-anywhere and work-from-home employment policies than…
Bhutan promotes ‘healing with happiness’ at overseas art exhibition
The Brussels-based exhibition by Bhutan has the theme of ‘healing with happiness’ and will run until 31 March. The Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) has announced that Bhutan has inaugurated its largest-ever overseas art exhibition in Brussels, Belgium. The exhibition, organized VAST Bhutan (Voluntary Artists Studio of Thimphu) in partnership with the Royal Bhutanese Embassy…
Overseas travel insurance purchase grows 75% post pandemic: ICICI Lombard
Research by ICICI Lombard has shown an increase of 76 % in India’s travel insurance on international travels post-pandemic compared to 50% before pandemic, as 94 per cent of those planning to travel overseas will subsequently purchase travel insurance for their trip. Additionally, digital adoption is high for travel insurance purchases, as almost 1/3rd of customers…
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…
