This month, The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) launched MIAMILAND, a comprehensive marketing campaign that promotes Greater Miami’s great outdoors; it’s parks, beaches and open spaces, to residents and to attract visitors seeking safe and healthy vacation options. Using $5 million grant approved by Miami-Dade County, the GMCVB’s MIAMILAND initiative encourages participation in […]

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Strong Magnitude 6.1 earthquake rocked second-largest island in the Philippines, Mindanao, today. So far there have been no reports of deaths, injuries or structural damage. No tsunami warning was issued. Preliminary Earthquake Report Magnitude 6.1 Date-Time 15 Dec 2020 23:21:59 UTC 16 Dec 2020 07:21:59 near epicenter Location 5.207N 125.439E Depth 26 km Distances 21.9 […]

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The General Assembly for the World Association for Hospitality and Tourism Education and Training (AMFORHT) was held today virtually and hosted by Algeria. The President of the Federation of Travel Agents in Algeria, Said Boukhelif, explained Algeria’s motivation to join AMFORHT, and was warmly welcomed by its President, Mr. Philippe Francois. New board members were […]

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Rising firmly in the global aviation scene with its unique architecture, strong infrastructure, superior technology and high-level travel experience it offers, Istanbul Airport was deemed worthy of the “5-Star Airport” Award according to the evaluation of Skytrax, one of the most important organizations in the international arena. Thanks to the measures taken against COVID-19, Istanbul […]

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U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on COVID-19 relief negotiations in Washington DC: “It will be important to watch how the process plays out over the next few days, but we are encouraged by the clear bipartisan support for a measure that would […]

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The U.S. Department of Transportation is having a record year with supporting 35 licensed commercial space launches thus far in 2020 with the potential for even more before the year ends. The prior record of 33 was established in 2018. “The record number of launches demonstrates this administration’s commitment to support the innovation and growth of […]

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Hard Rock International (HRI), a global leader in hospitality and entertainment, today announced the launch of Hard Rock Digital as part of its ongoing commitment to innovation and diversification of its portfolio in high-growth markets. Hard Rock Digital is a joint venture with gaming industry veterans, and will be the exclusive Hard Rock and Seminole […]

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A Zoom program will be held on Thursday, December 17th at 5 p.m. ET to evaluate prospects for the reopening of travel to Cuba under the Biden-Harris Administration and implications for the US leisure industry. The date marks the sixth anniversary of the historic announcement by Presidents Obama and Castro to normalize diplomatic relations. Speakers […]

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World Tourism Network (WTN) is temporarily suspending awarding the Safer Tourism Seal. Current applications will be worked on after the seal program is resumed. Safer Tourism Seal started with an initiative by the rebuilding.travel discussion group and is now part of the newly established World Tourism Network. WTN president Juergen Steinmetz said: “With COVID-19 infections […]

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Fort Washington, 600 Office Center Drive, PA, Dec 10 (Wiredrelease), The Photo Stick Inc- Photo stick is the latest electronic device that is designed to safeguard user’s pictures and videos through their computer or smartphone. This technological innovation resolves any risks of losing important memories. This is done easily by securing all of the consumer’s […]

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