Maldives was one of the first countries to open borders for international travellers last year amidst the pandemic. In 2021 they will be the Official Island Travel Partner for the upcoming ITB China, set to take place from 24 – 26 November as a physical event in Shanghai, with a virtual extension from early November until the…
US to open transatlantic travel for ‘fully vaccinated’ tourists on 8 November
The White House has said that fully vaccinated visitors from 33 countries will be allowed to enter the US from 8 November. It’s a major step forward in relaxing the country’s coronavirus travel restrictions. This includes entry via land borders and via transatlantic flights for visitors who have been given vaccines authorised by US regulators…
VisitBritain highlights British expats’ top motivations for travel to the UK
According to the new research ‘Understanding and engaging with UK expats in the UAE’ by Britain’s national tourism agency VisitBritain, over 50 per cent intend to visit the UK more than they did pre-COVID. It also reinforces the importance of face-to-face- connections and building relationships with family and friends as key drivers for travel. Those surveyed were…
U.S. Has Issued ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisories For 15 Caribbean Countries
The United States State Department has currently issued a total of 15 Level 4 “Do Not Travel” travel advisories to countries in the Caribbean. Whilst they may not be a legal hurdle that will prevent many from traveling, it could have repercussions for tourists looking to purchase insurance before heading to one of these destinations,…
Adam O’Keefe to steer travel recovery at Discova in new role
Global destination management company, Discova, has announced the appointment of Adam O’Keefe as the new Global Marketing Manager. Adam is stepping into the role from 11 October and will be based in Thailand. “Having been an envious ‘competitor’ of one of the company’s former incarnations (Buffalo Tours) for some time, I’m elated to now be…
JNTO inspires travel with new video
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has launched a new campaign to inspire and showcase the diversity of the destination. The video entitled âThe moments that make Japanâ highlights multiple aspects of Japanâs culture, nature and gastronomy, the campaign. The video, which features travel experiences from across Japan, highlights the expanse of activities and destinations…
UK cuts travel red list to seven countries
The UK government has confirmed 47 countries and territories will be removed from its red list, making it easier for more people to travel abroad to a larger number of countries and territories. Passengers returning to England from these destinations will no longer be required to enter hotel quarantine. Only seven destinations now remain on…
United Airlines Preparing For Huge Travel Surge In December
United Airlines is preparing for a surge in the number of people traveling this December, with this yearâs holiday season looking to be much busier than last yearâs. United have scheduled thousands of daily flights for the month of December, with the airlineâs flight schedule now more closely resembling a typical flight schedule than at…
CDC Says Advice To Not Travel This Holiday Season Was An Error
The CDC has issued a clarification and an update to its travel advice ahead of the winter travel season after incorrect information was published on Friday. The update gives advice about who can travel safely during the upcoming holiday period, and what steps travelers can take to ensure they are safe and protected over the…
Ferries getting more popular as most ‘Sea-nic’ way to travel
New research by Discover Ferries, the industry body which represents 13 UK ferry operators, has shown social media posts, videos and images continue to be a growing influence on people’s travel choices – with natural landscapes and waterside views the most appealing to would-be holidaymakers. Social media influences destination choice According to the research, social media images and adverts…