Opinion

Air Canada launches transformed Aeroplan program

Air Canada said today that its transformed Aeroplan loyalty program is now live. Existing Aeroplan accounts and membership numbers have automatically moved to the new program. Aeroplan miles are now “Aeroplan points,” with prior balances honored on a one-to-one basis. Exciting welcome bonuses are also available for new Aeroplan credit card accounts from our card […]

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Opinion

The biggest threat yet for European Tourism

A new surge in Covid-19 cases and the reintroduction of travel restrictions have halted European tourism recovery with international tourist arrivals to Europe down 68%[1] halfway through the year relative to 2019. That is according to the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) latest quarterly report “European Tourism: Trends & Prospects” for Q3 2020 which has been closely […]

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Opinion

Grenada preparing for gradual reopening of cruise industry in 2021

The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is continuing to implement key strategic cruise business actions in preparation for the safe and gradual resumption of the industry. One of these actions is the completion of an Aquila Centre for Cruise Excellence destination readiness workshop for public and private sector cruise teams including the Grenada Ports Authority, Ministry […]

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Opinion

Malta Traditions Preserved in Time and Ready to be Enjoyed

Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta, has always been rich with traditional local crafts. These crafts are highly valued in the local culture of the Maltese Islands. Some crafts, such as lace making and basket ware, have been around in Malta for thousands of years.  Weaving, embroidery and lace-making were often encouraged by […]

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Opinion

EU hits US with $4 billion in tariffs over illegal Boeing subsidies

“The US has imposed their tariffs following the WTO ruling in the Airbus case, now we have a WTO ruling also in Boeing, allowing us to impose our tariffs, and that’s what we are doing,” European Union Commission Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis said today as the EU has agreed to impose tariffs and other penalties on […]

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Opinion

Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines offer COVID-19 insurance services

Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines are now offering their passengers a further option for even greater planning security in their travel plans, in addition to flexible rebooking options and the abolition of the rebooking fee. Additional Covid-19 services are now included in the existing insurance packages offered by the airlines’ existing insurance partner. The customer […]

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Opinion

UAE visitors love the Maldives

UAE nationals are the top visitors to the Maldives this summer since the islands re-opened to international tourist arrivals in July 2020. Official visitor data from Maldives Immigration has revealed that between reopening on 15th July 2020 and 30th September 2020, 2,823 Emirati travellers opted to holiday on a beautiful Maldives island, followed closely by travellers from Russia […]

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