UNWTO releases COVID-19 Tourism Recovery Technical Assistance Package

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a Tourism Recovery Technical Assistance Package to offer guidance to Member States in response to COVID-19. The package is structured around three main pillars: economic recovery, marketing and promotion and institutional strengthening and resilience building. With tourism among the hardest-hit of all sectors, UNWTO has identified three possible scenarios for the months ahead. […]

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Grenada: Official COVID-19 Tourism Update

Grenada Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell addressed the nation on COVID-19 situation: Fellow Grenadians, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be the greatest challenge facing Grenada and many other countries around the world. However, with this unprecedented challenge comes opportunities for innovation and strategic thinking to restart our economies. It calls for all of us to […]

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Cayman Islands: Official COVID-19 Tourism Update

At the COVID-19 press conference, Cayman Islands’ leaders reiterated that the ethos behind the Cayman Islands’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic, continues to be putting lives above all other considerations. After prayer led by Father Naveen D’Souza, the leaders also emphasised that Government is working hard to ensure that local economic  activities, which are hurting, […]

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United Airlines: New President Named

United Airlines announced today its new President, replacing CEO Oscar Munoz. The promotion comes from within the United Airlines Holdings company. Effective May 20, 2020, Brett J. Hart, the current Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of United Airlines, will be appointed President of United Airlines Holdings, Inc. – a continuation of the company’s […]

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Should Airline and Health officials learn from Pakistan

Yesterday Authorities in Pakistan issued new regulations to assure the safe operation of their aviation sector. 1.Every aircraft will be disinfected in accordance with the procedures prescribed by PCAA at each station before passenger hoarding. The disinfection certificate from the airline/operator shall be countersigned and verified by the CAA Staff. The disinfection is to be […]

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TSA checking passengers temperature may become routine in the United States

Checking the temperature may become a new routine when going through TSA security at US airports. Airlines for America, which represents the largest U.S. airlines including American Airlines (AAL.O), United Airlines (UAL.O), Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) and Southwest Airlines (LUV.N), said the checks “will add an extra layer of protection for passengers as well as […]

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How Remote First Nations in Canada can survive COVID-19?

The Canadian Minister of Indigenous Services, Marc Miller, issued the following statement today: “The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented international emergency. My department is working hard on advancing a health response to this serious health crisis. The ongoing delivery of essential services and supplies to remote First Nations communities in provinces where travel is currently limited […]

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Warning: Islamic State Terror Targeting Egypt and Suez Canal

Analysts say the security situation in Egypt’s North Sinai region is deteriorating following a deadly attack claimed by Islamic State. A blast on May 1 targeted an armored vehicle south of Bir al-Abd, killing or wounding 10 soldiers, including an officer, Egypt’s military said. Two days after the attack, Egyptian security forces raided a home […]

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Arabian Travel Market Advisory Board goes digital

Arabian Travel Market (ATM), recently hosted the first digital ATM Advisory Board meeting with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism and hospitality industry dominating the discussion. The Board will continue to provide guidance on industry themes, challenges, growth opportunities and future strategies in the Middle East travel and tourism sector, however, this […]

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Emirates may be the only airline in the world celebrating a $456 Million profit today

Emirates may be the only airline in the world with a reason to celebrate today. The 2019/20 business year for Dubai based Emirates ended on March 31, in the middle of the global COVID-19 outbreak. This didn’t stop the airline to post 1 $456 million dollar profit for the year. The Emirates Group today announced […]

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