Why Phuket's 'Sandbox' Pilot Project Matters to Other Islands in Asia Date: 2021-08-19 10:24:39 Order: 0 According to the UN's International Labour Organization, the tourism industry employs at least 15.3 million workers across the Asia-Pacific, which is why Thailand’s Phuket “Sandbox”... CNN Tourism
St. Maarten Invites Advisors To Visit The Island With "Travel Agent Months" Date: 2021-08-19 10:24:05 Order: 0 St. Maarten has invited IATA- registered travel agents for "Travel Agent Months,” a program that will offer them exclusive discounts and perks from SEP through NOV 2021. Eligible advisors... TravelAgentCentral Tourism
Underwater Forest Growing in Med Date: 2021-08-18 10:48:31 Order: 0 The Museum of Underwater Sculpture in Cyprus consists of 93 stone sculptures depicting our natural world and its relationship to the human race. CNN Tourism
Antigua and Barbuda Arrivals Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels Date: 2021-08-17 10:24:45 Order: 0 JUL 2021 tourism in Antigua and Barbuda is surpassing pre-pandemic levels, as the region welcomed 23,405 tourists that month compared to 23,031 in JUL 2019. The numbers in 2019 were already... CaribbeanJournal Tourism
Hong Kong Tightens Travel Restrictions on 15 countries, Canada Still Medium-Risk Date: 2021-08-17 10:24:16 Order: 0 Hong Kong has tightened COVID-19 travel restrictions on 16 countries, including the U.S., France and Spain, just less than two months after easing its strict quarantine measures. Fifteen... Fortune Tourism
Should You Cancel Travel Plans? A Medical Expert Weighs In Date: 2021-08-16 10:48:50 Order: 0 As COVID-19 cases rise in the U.S., travellers are wondering if they should reconsider travelling for the rest of the summer. CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and... CTVNews Tourism
Turks and Caicos to Require Proof of Vaccination for Travel Date: 2021-08-16 10:47:55 Order: 0 Turks and Caicos will now require all visitors above the age of 16 to show proof of full vaccination in order to enter. Accepted proof of vaccination includes e-cards from CVS, Walgreens or... CaribbeanJournal Tourism
Canada’s Tourism Industry Org Launches Media, Grassroots Advocacy Campaign for Federal Election Date: 2021-08-16 09:50:07 Order: 0 “Politicians never listen more than when they are counting on local votes. TIAC will be fighting and supporting you to fight for recovery.” Tourism
The Riviera Nayarit Is Rebounding And Then Some Date: 2021-08-11 11:24:59 Order: 0 Tourism officials in Riviera Nayarit are reporting a strong rebound for tourism. In JUN 2021, the destination saw a 20 per cent increase in visitors compared to the same month in 2019. The... TravelAgentCentral Tourism
Match not found Caribbean Tourism Tackles the Challenge of Vaccinating Resort Staff Date: 2021-08-11 11:22:57 Order: 0 At a session hosted by Caribbean Hotel and Tour Association, a panel of Caribbean hoteliers and tourism executives shared their strategies and health priorities in the region, including... TravelWeekly Tourism
Italy’s COVID-19 'Green Pass' Now Required for Museums, Indoor Dining Date: 2021-08-10 10:45:07 Order: 0 On 06AUG, Italy implemented its COVID-19 certification system, “Green Pass,” which will be required for tourists to enter archaeological sites, gyms, theaters, indoor pools and the... USAToday Tourism
Match not found Bermuda Tightens COVID-19 Entry Requirements Date: 2021-08-10 10:44:34 Order: 0 Due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, Bermuda has tightened its entry requirements to now require a negative PCR test result taken within four days of arrival. Previously, travellers... TravelWeekly Tourism
Fiji on Track to Reopen at the End of 2021 Date: 2021-08-09 10:49:00 Order: 0 The government of Fiji says it is on track to reopen for tourism by the end of 2021 as it has reached a vaccination milestone with 85 per cent of its target population receiving its first... Karryon Tourism
Does Venice Hold the Key to Saving Cities from Mass Tourism? Date: 2021-08-09 10:48:35 Order: 0 Following Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s move to ban cruise ships from Venice’s lagoon, city dwellers around the world can take a look at what life can be like without the burden... Bloomberg Tourism
Match not found Bahamas Will Require COVID-19 Tests for All Visitors, Regardless of Vaccine Status Date: 2021-08-05 08:49:07 Order: 0 The Bahamas has reinstated mandatory COVID-19 testing for all visitors, regardless of their vaccination status. Fully vaccinated travellers, as well as children from two to 11 years of age,... TravelWeekly Tourism
