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Jamaica ends pre-arrival Covid testing
International visitors to Jamaica will no longer be required to present a negative Covid-19 Antigen or PCR result prior to travel to the island, as from 16 April.
Abu Dhabi spearheads 2022 programme with sports, culture and MICE
The UAE capital has highlighted culture, sports and MICE as the key drivers for building its inbound tourism this year.
Saint Lucia reports resurgent tourism sector
Saint Lucia has enjoyed the highest arrivals in March since the reopening of the industry after the pandemic. The paradise island recorded 32,110 visitor arrivals, up 21% on forecasts.
Global travel & tourism sector unites to support Ukraine
Travel and tourism 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).
Jamaica enjoys strong visitor arrivals
Jamaica welcomed more than 1.5 million visitor arrivals in 2021, beating predictions, whilst on-island spending exceeded US$2 billion.
Greece to remove all remaining Covid travel restrictions
Greece is to remove all remaining Covid-related travel restrictions on 2 May, in time for its peak summer tourist season. The Mediterranean nation joins a list of 15 other European countries, including Sweden, Madeira and Cyprus, which have dropped entry rules as infection rates stabilise.
Qatar Airways launches ‘Let’s Fly’ campaign to inspire post-pandemic travel
Qatar Airways has launched its ‘Let’s Fly’ campaign to encourage travellers to take to the skies in search of new experiences and memories.
Summer 2022 poised for strong tourism business
The global tourism market is expected to reach $637 billion this summer, an increase of 50 per cent, according to forecasts by ITB Berlin and Statista. The study says long-term changes in travel behaviour due to Covid will not affect decision-making and destination choices, whilst the war in Ukraine is unlikely to severely impact the travel industry.
Madrid to host of MCE South Europe 2022
MCE South Europe will be hosted in Madrid in October 2022. The elegant capital of Spain with all its glamourous boulevards, grand museums and fantastic cuisine will offer participants a unique experience, showcasing why Madrid is considered one of the top MICE destinations in the world.
Aurora Expeditions celebrates successful Antarctica return
The Australian adventure travel company, Aurora Expeditions has recently completed its return season to Antarctica and is celebrating a 100% success rate for its first season in almost two years.
Bangkok to host 11th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is pleased to advise that Thailand, in its role as the host of the APEC 2022, will hold the 11th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting and the 60th APEC Tourism Working Group Meeting in Bangkok from 14-20 August, 2022.
Jamaica and Emirates Airlines in talks to build new partnerships
Emirates Airlines and Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett initiated discussions during his visits to the World Expo 2020 Dubai, with the aim of enhancing airlift connectivity to the Caribbean from the Middle East and other regions.