Opinion

Vacation rental revenues halved amid COVID-19 crisis

Over the years, the vacation rental industry became a huge business, with millions of tourists choosing fully furnished homes or apartments instead of a traditional hotel or motel experience. However, the COVID-19 outbreak caused an enormous financial hit to the entire market, cutting down revenues of both the big players like Airbnb or Booking.com and […]

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Emirates launches daily Dubai flights from Moscow Domodedovo Airport

On November 30, Emirates performed its first ЕК 131 flight as a part of the renewed flight schedule on the route Dubai (DXB) – Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) – Dubai (DXB). With additional flights, Emirates will commence daily services to Dubai. Due to the rising demand for flights to the United Arab Emirates, the carrier […]

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Opinion

Tourism Recovery Means Resilience: Here is How!

Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has an urgent appeal to the world for a tourism resilience fund to achieve tourism recovery. At a UNWTO conference held in Montego Bay, Jamaica, to commemorate 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, had warned that global tourism interests should […]

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Opinion

US DOT new rule leaves consumers vulnerable to unfair airline practices

A new rule issued late last Friday during a holiday weekend by the U.S. Department of Transportation, codifying its longstanding definitions for the terms “unfair” and “deceptive” when the Department uses its statutory authority to prohibit unfair or deceptive practices by airlines or ticket agents, will make it more difficult for the agency to protect […]

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Opinion

Human Rights Alarm in Uganda

Ugandan police responded violently to protestors, killing at least 37, injuring more than 65 others, and incarcerating approximately 350 Ugandan protestors. TASSC respectfully asks that the United States take a leadership role in holding accountable the Ugandan officials responsible for these gross violations of fundamental international human rights laws and principles. The arrest and detention of […]

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Uganda Wildlife Authority Bringing Happy Holidays to Tourists

Ahead of the upcoming holiday season, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced a reduction in signature attractions of Apes and Primates among other tariffs. A letter signed off by the Executive Director of UWA Mr. Sam Mwandha reads: Our visitors are at the heart of our conservation efforts, and as we enter into this festive season, […]

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WHO: African nations ‘far from ready’ for COVID-19 vaccination drive

Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa highlighted the importance of strong planning and preparation for successful inoculations against COVID-19. “The largest immunization drive in Africa’s history is right around the corner, and African governments must urgently ramp up readiness. Planning and preparation will make or break this unprecedented endeavour,” she said. “We need active […]

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London Zoo to reopen for holiday season regardless of London’s ‘COVID-19 tier’

Zoological Society of London (ZSL) announced that London Zoo will re-open for the holiday season on December 2. One of the UK capital’s top tourist attractions is set to re-open when England ends its second national COVID-19 lockdown. With 36 acres of nature and wildlife to explore, plus stringent COVID-safety measures in place, the zoo […]

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Sheremetyevo International Airport uses AI to manage airport activities

Sergei Konyakhin, Director of the Production Modeling Department of JSC Sheremetyevo International Airport, gave a presentation at the Artificial Intelligence Systems 2020 on November 24 conference showing how Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport uses artificial intelligence (AI) systems to effectively manage the airport. The conference was part of the online forum TAdviser Summit 2020: Results of […]

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