Tourism News
Jamaica tourism Invites coverage of the Tourism Awareness Week 2022 Youth Forum
The Youth Forum has been organised as part of a series of activities to celebrate Tourism Awareness Week (TAW) 2022.
Quito - the gateway to Ecuador
The Capital of the Middle of the World is the starting point to all of the main destinations in Ecuador. Its tourism infrastructure and strategic location at the foot of the Pichincha volcano make it the ideal place to start a trip or to hold conventions and events.
Bhutan opens borders to tourists
Bhutan opens borders to tourists with daily sustainable fee; Indians to pay Rs 1,200 per day Bhutan’s Ambassador to India, Major General Vetsop Namgyel said fully-vaccinated travellers are now welcome and tourists would no longer be required to be quarantined upon arrival.
Visit Britain’s response to the Chancellor’s financial statement
Statement from Visit Britain’s CEO Patricia Yates on today’s announcement from the Chancellor HM Treasury on introducing a modern, digital, VAT-free shopping scheme for international tourists.
Thailand ends COVID-19 Emergency Decree on 30 September 2022
Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced the ending of the nationwide COVID-19 Emergency Decree on 30 September, 2022, as the kingdom reclassifies COVID-19 from ‘a dangerous communicable disease’ to ‘a communicable disease under surveillance’ from 1 October, 2022.
Wizz Air Announces 11 New Routes Across Europe
Wizz Air has announced a further 11 routes, only one of which has been served previously. It follows multiple other new routes recently, especially to Saudi Arabia. However, it comes as it cuts elsewhere.
Spain Tourism Sees Great Post-pandemic Recovery
As autumn approaches, Spain’s tourism industry is maintaining its strong recovery. According to the country’s National Statistics Office, the nation received 4.7 million tourists in 2021.
Japan to reopen to independent travelers
Japan will allow visa-free, independent tourism and abolish its daily arrival cap as of Oct. 11, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday, marking a major policy shift after nearly 2½ years of strict COVID-19 restrictions.
Caribbean sees surge in long-term bookings as region reopens
The Caribbean has seen its “largest ever” number of future bookings as visitor numbers surpass 2019 levels.
Jamaican Minister of Tourism discusses Japan Jamaica relationship
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett discussed the establishment of a Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre and the strong Japan Jamaica relationship in a courtesy call with His Excellency Shunsuke TAKEI, Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs, yesterday at his office in Tokyo.
Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort announces the phase-one completion of its property
Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, has announced the phase-one completion of its property-wide refresh, marking the most extensive renovation since its launch more than 30 years ago
Stunning New CloudBar Now Open 1,000 Feet Above The Magnificent Mile at 360 CHICAGO
International Attraction Owner And Operator’s First Local-Centric Concept Invites Visitors To Toast Chicago’s Neighborhood Makers And Artisans From High Above The Clouds