Archives for October 2020

Opinion

Opportunities for EU Stocks to be traded in the UK post Brexit

Written by George Taylor, October 31, 2020

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) set out a revised “share trading obligation” (STO)  that users of stock markets must trade EU-listed shares from January if Brussels decides not to allow London’s access in share trading to continue. Revised plans for the share trading obligation (STO) provide a strong basis to interested communities to…

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Opinion

India Air Travel Enters New Era

Written by George Taylor,

India air travel entered a new era today, October 31, 2020, with the launch of a seaplane service. This is the first ever water aerodrome at Kevadia, a town in the Narmada district in the Indian state of Gujarat. This first commercial seaplane service will reduce the travel time between the Statue of Unity located…

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Opinion

The Islands Of The Bahamas announces updated travel and entry protocols

Written by George Taylor,

The Islands of The Bahamas today announced streamlined entry protocols that will enable visitors to better and more seamlessly enjoy The Bahamas vacation experience. Effective 1 November 2020, The Bahamas will require all travelers to: 1.     Obtain a COVID-19 RT PCR test five (5) days prior to arrival. 2.     Apply for a Bahamas Health Travel Visa at travel.gov.bs 3.    …

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Opinion

Powerful aftershock follows deadly Turkey earthquake

Written by George Taylor,

A strong 5.0 magnitude aftershock was detected off Turkey’s Aegean Sea coast. The tremor followed the catastrophic earthquake that killed at least 27 and injured over 800 across Turkey and Greece yesterday. The aftershock was reported by Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) early today. It was not immediately clear whether the tremor inflicted…

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Opinion

CDC issues framework for resuming safe cruise ship operations

Written by George Taylor,

Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Framework for Conditional Sailing Order that introduces a phased approach for the safe and responsible resumption of passenger cruises.  The Order establishes a framework of actionable items for the cruise line industry to follow so they can resume passenger operations with an emphasis on…

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Opinion

The Happiest Man in Tourism is from Planet Happiness

Written by George Taylor, October 30, 2020

Paul Rogers from Planet Happiness understands the needs of destinations in terms of building back better; share information about our product offering; build synergies with destinations and other partners to support Covid-19 resilience & recovery. Paul has 20 years’ experience as a senior tourism advisor to national and local tourism organizations and has worked in…

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Opinion

Beyond the COVID Crisis: The Future of Sustainable Tourism

Written by George Taylor,

The organizers and sponsors of the annual World Tourism Awards will present a Virtual Live Discussion, Beyond the COVID crisis: the future of Sustainable Tourism as part of WTM Virtual’s event program on Tuesday, November 10, 16:00-17:00 hrs GMT (11 AM -12 noon EST). Peter Greenberg, CBS News Travel Editor, multi-Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter and…

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Opinion

Aeroflot: Passenger traffic being restored in financially prudent manner

Written by George Taylor,

PJSC Aeroflot (Aeroflot) today announces its financial results for the third quarter (Q3) and nine months (9M) ending 30 September 2020 in accordance with Russian Accounting Standards (RAS). RAS results are presented on a non-consolidated basis. Key results in accordance with RAS, RUB million Q3 2019 Q3 2020 Change 9M 2019 9M 2020 Change Revenue…

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Opinion

Asia Pacific Construction Equipment Market – A USD 75 Billion Opportunity by 2026

Written by George Taylor,

Pune, Maharashtra, October 30 2020 (Wiredrelease) Graphical Research –:According to the Graphical Research new growth forecast report titled “Asia Pacific Construction Equipment Market Size, By Product (Earthmoving & Road Building Equipment [Backhoes, Excavators, Loaders, Compaction Equipment, Others], Material Handling & Cranes [Storage & Handling Equipment, Engineered Systems, Industrial Trucks, Bulk Material Handling Equipment], Concrete Equipment…

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Opinion

Death, destruction and tsunami: Huge earthquake hits Turkey

Written by George Taylor,

A strong earthquake has struck off Turkey’s Aegean coast. The Turkish authority has measured the earthquake at 6.6 in magnitude, while both the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said it was 7.0. The shallow tremor is reported to have triggered a mini-tsunami that flooded Izmir and the Greek port…

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