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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.
Shangri-La Group Announces CEO Lim Beng Chee’s Retirement
Shangri-La Group announced this week the retirement of Group CEO Lim Beng Chee after almost 6 years of leadership and accomplishment. He will step down from the Group CEO position on 31 December 2022, and remains a member of the Board of Directors of Shangri-La Group as well as at China World Trade Center.
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.
British Airways To Restart London-Tokyo Flights In November
British Airways is set to resume its direct service between London and Tokyo following a one-year hiatus. The British carrier will restart daily London-Tokyo flights on November 13th after Japanese authorities signaled they will relax entry restrictions.
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.
Portugal’s airline TAP says on course for goals
Portugal’s ailing flag carrier TAP is delivering on its restructuring goals despite global uncertainties, which makes it all the more attractive to a potential international partner who could reinforce its resilience, its chief executive said on Thursday.
Hong Kong scrapping quarantine for international arrivals
Hong Kong announced today it will end mandatory hotel quarantine, scrapping some of the world’s toughest travel restrictions, which battered the economy and kept the finance hub internationally isolated.
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.