[ad_1] A lack of international coordination, severe travel restrictions and slower vaccination rates in some parts of the world are hampering the travel and tourism sector’s recovery says the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). According to the organization, the sector’s continued sluggish recovery will see its year-on-year contribution to …
Read More »Jamaica To Welcome Additional Cruise Lines in November
[ad_1] Royal Caribbean International will resume cruise calls in Jamaica beginning in November after a pandemic-driven absence of more than one and one-half years, said Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s minister of tourism. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Lines will make more than 110 visits to Jamaica among several of its company brands between …
Read More »Bonaire, the Next ‘It’ Place in the Caribbean?
[ad_1] Off the coast of Venezuela, next to Aruba and Curacao sits the “b” in the ABC islands: Bonaire. The lesser-known of the three islands, Bonaire is full of surprises. Those who have heard of this Caribbean island know it primarily for its stellar scuba diving, and rightfully so. The …
Read More »St. Kitts & Nevis Continues Combatting COVID-19 With 75% Receiving First Vaccine Dose
[ad_1] The dual-island Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis has spent over EC$18 million (US$6.7 million) on measures for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Timothy Harris revealed during a news conference. He also said that the country will spend an additional EC$5 million (US$1.85 million) on such health …
Read More »Pandemic prompts more Americans to consider travel insurance
[ad_1] ORLANDO, FLA. – The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on Americans’ travel plans. How they plan – and protect – those trips has also changed. According to a recent AAA Travel survey, more than half (55%) of American adults are planning a vacation of at least one …
Read More »Panama’s New Brand Platform Inspires Travelers To ‘Live For More’
[ad_1] WHY IT RATES: Panama’s new branding efforts focus on its vision for sustainability and appeals to purpose-led travelers who share those values and who want to have a positive impact on their destination through immersive experiences with local communities. — Laurie Baratti, TravelPulse Associate Writer Panama announced the launch …
Read More »New Study Reveals Holiday Travel Trends
[ad_1] Expedia has released new data on holiday travel for the upcoming festive season. The survey found that travelers are in the planning phases for Thanksgiving and Christmas with the most popular locales including destinations in Mexico, the southern United States and the Caribbean. Once again, U.S. travelers are staying …
Read More »Data reveals the tourist destinations most impacted by the pandemic
[ad_1] New video shows SOS and HELP messages have started to appear in the sands of struggling tourist destinations around the world and data reveals the top 10 destinations that need our support. Thailand is one of the most struggling locations losing more than $13billion and 2.75 million monthly visitors …
Read More »Guanajuato, Mexico Has the Ideal Setting for Your Fairytale Wedding
[ad_1] While it’s renowned as the country’s premier cultural destination, the central Mexican state of Guanajuato is known for more than just its rich history and World Heritage Sites. It’s also a lively, vibrant region where the heart of Mexican heritage continues to beat and the atmosphere causes couples to …
Read More »More Countries Add WTTC Safe Travels Stamp
[ad_1] New Zealand, Switzerland, Czech Republic and Oman have joined more than 400 destinations around the world in adding the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels Stamp. The certification is recognized as a global symbol of safety and is used to rebuild global consumer confidence and encourage the return …
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