The US Department of State issued several more travel advisories yesterday as part of its efforts to keep Americans safe abroad. The updates feature both advice from the State Department about threats that travelers may face, as well as a warning about the level of Covid-19 in the country from the CDC, keeping travelers well…
Czech Republic eases travel restrictions
Travellers will no longer need to fill in an arrival form or submit proof of vaccination or a previous infection when returning from abroad. However, it is still recommended travellers to verify the conditions of transport (including proof of infectivity, i.e. test, vaccination, illness) directly with the agreed public transport carrier (plane, bus, train). Jan…
AR set to transform travel industry with enhanced experiences for travellers: GlobalData
Companies in the tourism sector are investing in emerging technologies such as augmented reality (AR) to improve traveller experience after the industry was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, says GlobalData. The data and analytics company notes that AR is set to bring the tourism industry closer to the metaverse, which could…
Booking.com reveals the consumer trends shaping sustainable travel in 2022
Booking.com has released new research, identifying the major consumer trends set to influence sustainable travel demand in 2022. Insights gathered from more than 30,000 travellers across 32 countries and territories, reveal a healthy and growing appetite for more sustainable travel options – but with clear needs to be met, as the industry galvanizes to make…
CDC Will Change The Way It Issues Travel Advisories Starting Next Week
The CDC announced on Wednesday that it will change the way it issues travel advisories beginning April 18th. The change will likely reduce the number of countries listed as a level 4 “Do Not Travel”. Currently, about 90 countries are listed as level 4, including most of Europe, Brazil, South Korea, Australia, and more. The…
Over 3 in 4 Europeans plan to travel this spring and summer
Despite the uncertainty caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the ongoing threat of COVID-19, the desire across Europe for intra-European travel is undoubtedly strong. Three in four Europeans intend to take a trip in the next six months, with Mediterranean destinations having the highest appeal. This is according to the latest research on…
Global travel sector unites to support Ukraine
Travel businesses around the globe have come together to support Ukraine with millions of hotel rooms for refugees escaping the conflict according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC members such as Accor, Airbnb, Carnival Corporation, the European Travel Commission, Expedia, Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Group, Internova Travel Group, Marriott International, MSC Cruises, Radisson,…
US State Department Issues 15 New Travel Advisories
The US State Department has issued 15 new travel advisories this week as part of its ongoing efforts to keep US travelers safe around the world. Each travel advisory warning comes with a warning level, which ranges from Level 1, which serves as the least severe warning level, to Level 4, which is the most…
Kerala Travel Mart sets eyes on caravan tourism
Projecting the state as a Caravan Tourism hotspot will be on top of the agenda of the 11th Kerala Travel Mart (KTM), which would be held in Kochi from May 5. Promotion of lesser explored regions of Malabar as well as advertising the state as a popular wedding destination will also be the focus of…
Why Korea is garnering merit as the optimal incentive travel destination
Why Korea Is Garnering Merit as the Optimal Incentive Travel Destination According to a well-known futurologist who declared that “the world is making a fundamental shift from industrial production to cultural production,” the growing dominance of the content industry over the past few years has shown us its powerful influence in the world economy. A…