Jamaica Upgrading Airports with New Passport Kiosks Date: 2024-01-11 09:15:33 Order: 0 Jamaica’s Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency is upgrading Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport and Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport with new automated... Tourism
VISITAX Rate Increase Set at 20.67USD Date: 2024-01-10 10:25:57 Order: 145 Now that Mexico has released its 2024 UMA value, Travelkore told Open Jaw, “this would put the price of VISITAX to 351 Mexican pesos which as of today would be 20.67 USD. Tourism
Silent Travel is the Wellness Trend We're Obsessing over this Year Date: 2024-01-10 10:50:25 Order: 0 Amidst the overstimulation of modern life, the emerging trend of silent travel in 2024 underscores a growing desire to escape the noise and find moments of tranquillity. Research suggests... Tourism
How Travel Can Fix the World’s Loneliness Crisis Date: 2024-01-10 10:49:41 Order: 0 Travel companies are playing matchmaker amid the global rise in loneliness and isolation. More vacation choices are being made to meet new people as travellers seek connection with others... Tourism
Ozempic Era will Force the Travel Industry to Adapt Date: 2024-01-10 10:48:47 Order: 0 The travel industry anticipates a shift as appetite suppressant tools, such as Ozempic, become prevalent. Airlines, all-inclusive resorts, cruises, experience providers, and tour operators... Tourism
Spanish Regions Reintroduce Masks as Flu and COVID Spike Date: 2024-01-09 09:59:30 Order: 0 Five Spanish regions have reintroduced rules making face masks compulsory following a spike in flu and COVID-19 cases over the festive season. In the last week of December, 953 cases per... Tourism
Greece Reopens 2,400-Year-Old Palace Where Alexander the Great was Crowned Date: 2024-01-09 09:58:30 Order: 0 Following extensive restoration, Greece has reopened the 2,400-year-old Palace of Aigai, where Alexander the Great became King of Macedonia. The palace, once the largest building in... Tourism
Strike to Cause ‘Massive’ Disruption to German Rail Services Date: 2024-01-09 09:51:56 Order: 0 German train services are set for major disruption from 10JAN to 12JAN due to a three-day strike by the German Train Drivers’ Union over pay and working conditions, prompting warnings... Tourism
Bahama Boom; Arrival Numbers Surge Date: 2024-01-05 09:03:04 Order: 150 The Bahamas continues to see strong arrivals. As of the end of NOV 2023, foreign air and sea arrivals soared to 8,645,374, an astounding 41.8% surge compared to the same period in 2022. Tourism
Portugal Reels in Record Tourism Revenue For 2023; Eyes More For This Year Date: 2024-01-04 09:55:11 Order: 150 Portugal brought in more money than ever before from tourism in 2023, increasing to more than $36.5 billion CAD compared to $30.8 billion the previous year. Tourism
State of Quintana Roo Declares Travelkore as Official VISITAX Collector Date: 2023-12-08 21:15:49 Order: 0 By law, all foreign tourists visiting the State of Quintana Roo, must pay the Obligatory Tourist tax, called VISITAX. A newly released state-issued document clarifies any doubt as to the... Breaking Tourism
Visit California's Announces January Western Canada Roadshow Date: 2023-12-07 09:51:31 Order: 0 Visit California announced its Western Canada travel agent roadshow for this January, covering Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver. Tourism
At Jamaica’s “One Love Affair” Gala, 15 Canadian Agents Feel the Love Date: 2023-12-06 10:42:35 Order: 0 The grand finale of the Jamaica Tourist Board's (JTB) "One Love Affair" 2023 unfolded with a dazzling gala reception on 05DEC at the Iberostar Grand, Rose Hall. Canadian agents... On Location Tourism
ACTA Takes Advisors to Portugal on ‘Immersive Destination Experience’ Date: 2023-11-29 09:26:54 Order: 0 Earlier this month, ACTA collaborated with Visit Portugal, Visit Alentejo and Air Canada to organize an Immersive Destination Experience for 25 advisor members. More News Tourism
India Restores E-Visa Service for Canadians Date: 2023-11-23 11:08:22 Order: 0 India has restored electronic visa services for Canadian nationals following a two-month political spat with Ottawa. The CBC reports an Indian foreign ministry official confirmed the... More News Tourism
