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How much does the Royal Family contribute to UK tourism
The royal hotspots are an enormous source of wealth for UK tourism and have only increased over the years (except during the pandemic, obviously). In the fiscal year 2019-20, the income from ticket admission to the royal estate rose over the previous year, according to Statista.
Panama Lifts All Travel Restrictions Returning To Normal Tourism
It may have taken a long while, but the Central American gem of Panama has finally lifted all of its Covid travel restrictions, which kept thousands of travelers from visiting during the pandemic.
Taxes and travel, a combination affecting Caribbean tourism
Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism, Henry Charles Fernandez, has a simple message for the Caribbean government. He wants regional leaders to be as committed to regional interconnectivity as they are willing to pay international airlines to fly to their countries, often times “half empty.”
Qantas’s operational performance has continued to improve
Qantas’s operational performance has continued to improve towards pre-COVID levels, with flight delays, cancellations and mishandled bag rates all falling in the first two weeks of September.
Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2022 to bring global cultural leaders to UAE
Culture Summit Abu Dhabi will take place from 23 to 25 October, 2022 at Manarat Al Saadiyat Under the theme ‘A Living Culture’, the event will bring together art, culture, policy, media, and technology leaders from over 90 countries
Flight Attendants At This Airline Actually Want Shorter Layovers
Flight attendants normally like to enjoy long layovers in sought-after international destinations, but crew at one airline would prefer to spend less time away from home and are asking their airline to bring them home as soon as possible.
Hyatt’s Newest Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Is Open in Cozumel
The highly-anticipated new Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort and Spa has officially opened its doors The newest all-inclusive resort on the beloved island off the Caribbean coast of Mexico welcomed its first guests this weekend.
Heathrow Airport to observe national silence
Heathrow Airport to observe national silence and cancel flights on day of Queen’s funeral. The airport will be observing a national moment of silence today (Sunday September 19) and tomorrow as various shops and attractions will be closed “as a mark of respect” for the Queen
Hong Kong could announce quarantine-free travel this week
Hong Kong could detail plans to end hotel quarantine for inbound travelers in a move designed to trumpet the financial hub’s revival
Future Hospitality Summit set to drive sustainability and ESG agenda in hospitality
With GCC consumer interest in sustainability having almost doubled, and a 40 percent year-on-year increase in the number of brands in the region prioritising sustainability, the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai is set to tackle how the industry can lead the change in sustainable tourism and hospitality
Star Alliance Seeks To Have 50% Of Its Carriers Using Biometrics By 2025
Star Alliance is hoping to increase contactless travel and reduce airport congestion as passenger demand steadily grows.
Kwita Izina Manifests Tourism Recovery in Rwanda
Kwita Izina is one of the world’s significant celebrations of nature where Rwanda’s newly born gorillas are given names.