Jamaica Tourism Hires COVID-19 Tourism Recovery Expert

Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced that his Ministry hired international crisis recovery expert Jessica Shannon to the COVID-19 Tourism Recovery Task Force’s secretariat in an effort to strength the country’s resilience plan for the sector. Speaking at a digital press briefing hosted by the Tourism Ministry earlier today, Bartlett noted that “she […]

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Vancouver Airport Authority announces new President & CEO

The Board of Directors of Vancouver Airport Authority today announced the appointment of Tamara Vrooman as President & Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2020. Ms. Vrooman succeeds Craig Richmond who announced in November 2019 that he will be retiring at the end of June after seven years leading the organization that operates Vancouver International […]

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Cebu Pacific rolling out ‘contactless flights’

As part of its preparation to fly again in the near future and to ensure the safety of passengers and staff during COVID-19, Cebu Pacific (CEB) will be rolling out measures for contactless flights, for those with an essential or immediate need to travel. Safety on ground All CEB ground staff will be required to […]

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Cebu Pacific rolling out ‘contactless flights’

As part of its preparation to fly again in the near future and to ensure the safety of passengers and staff during COVID-19, Cebu Pacific (CEB) will be rolling out measures for contactless flights, for those with an essential or immediate need to travel. Safety on ground All CEB ground staff will be required to […]

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IATA: Don’t make air travel recovery more difficult with quarantine

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released new analysis showing that the damage to air travel from COVID-19 extends into the medium-term, with long-haul / international travel being the most severely impacted. Quarantine measures on arrival would further damage confidence in air travel. A risk-based layered approach of globally harmonized biosecurity measures is critical for […]

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Iceland will re-open its borders on June 15

At a press conference yesterday, the Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir announced that from June 15, the 14 day quarantine will not be mandatory for passengers arriving at Keflavík International Airport. Instead, tourists and Icelandic residents entering the country will be given the option of being screened for the novel coronavirus. After being screened at […]

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India’s travel and tourism leaders on post-COVID economic scene

India industry leaders and bodies continue to devote energy to see how the travel scene can be improved. They demand relief but also make suggestions so that the post-COVID economic scene improves. Almost 50 days of lockdown and a near complete halt in operations has pushed many businesses into a precarious position. Going forward, critical […]

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Q&A: Relaunching Tourism in Hawaii – You Are Invited

Tourism wholesale organizations are demanding answers on relaunching tourism in Hawaii. With the possibility of Hawaii Governor Ige “reopening” Hawaii soon to shopping, dining out, and of course tourists, many questions arise as to how the travel and tourism industry is supposed to prepare itself to meet the demands of a post-COVID visitor. Dr. Peter […]

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Will empty airline seats work to safeguard against COVID-19?

Mandating that empty airline seats are the way to increase physical distance between passengers may not be an effective health precaution on board aircraft. Here’s why. For one thing, it does not afford a distance of 6 feet – the recommended minimum for social distancing – around each passenger. One coach airline seat on average […]

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Frankfurt Airport ready to fly safely

Amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic, Frankfurt Airport is getting ready to ramp up passenger flights again. Fraport, its owner and operator, is taking comprehensive steps to prevent contagion in the currently used areas of Terminal 1 and comply with the requirements imposed by the responsible health authorities. “We attach top priority to the safety and […]

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