Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett says based on current projections he expects the full return of the cruise industry in Jamaica between August and October of this year. This he notes is dependent on COVID-19 management and an increased percentage of vaccinated persons across the island. | Minister Bartlett projects full return of cruise industry by October 2021
Summertime in The Bahamas is in full swing, and adventure is heating up across the 16 unique island destinations with much easier ways for travelers to arrive and explore ashore. | What’s new in The Bahamas in July
The program allows travelers vaccinated in US and US Territories to bypass the state's quarantine requirement with proof of vaccination. | Hawaii launches vaccination exception program travelers vaccinated in US and US Territories
Qatar Airways becomes the first airline to integrate vaccination certificates in the ‘Digital Passport’ mobile app. | Qatar Airways expands IATA Travel Pass trial
German and Hesse governments to provide €160 million for maintaining operational readiness at Frankfurt Airport during first Covid-19 lockdown. | Fraport receives pandemic compensation for maintaining operations at Frankfurt Airport
Transair Boeing 737 cargo jet was "attempting to return to Honolulu when the pilots were forced to land the aircraft in the water." | Boeing 737 jet makes emergency WATER landing in Hawaii
The Delhi government in India has allowed a waiver of the excise license fee for pubs, restaurants, and hotels serving liquor, having been put into lockdown due to COVID-19 from April 16 to June 20, 2021. | Delhi restaurants, hotels and pubs get a tax break
Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett spoke at the JMMB leadership webinar. JMMB is a major bank in Jamaica. | State of Jamaica within Caribbean Tourism and a way forward
This latest launch of OneWeb satellites will put high-speed broadband within reach of the whole Northern Hemisphere later this year. | High-speed connectivity everywhere in Canada, UK, Alaska and Arctic Region
New agreement will allow Travelport-connected travel agencies to avoid the airline’s surcharge on bookings via Global Distribution Systems (GDS) that will be introduced from 01 July 2021. | Emirates and Travelport reach agreement on un-surcharged content, NDC distribution
“We are rising from this crisis not only with renewed optimism but as a better, more sustainable airline for our guests, our employees, and the planet,” Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO Peter Ingram wrote in his welcome message of the just-released Corporate Kuleana Report. | Hawaiian Airlines emerging stronger from the COVID-19 crisis
Speakers from aerospace, art, design, and event technology explore extreme innovation on July’s IMEX Buzz Day. | IMEX America: If we want a new normal, we’re going to have to create it ourselves
Daily responsibilities are not only stressful but also draining and isolating. This is why getaways are so important. | Bucket List Series: Three musts for an ultimate Seychelles girls’ trip
City breaks can be very affordable, but it all depends on the destination, with some city breaks being considerably more expensive than others. | World’s most and least affordable city breaks
Early trials showed that Verified to Fly Guests saw their processing times at the check-in desk almost halved and the average queuing time for all Guests reduced. | Etihad Airways extends Verified to Fly travel document initiative globally
Rolls-Royce does not discriminate against airlines, lessors or MRO providers that use non-OEM parts or repairs. | IATA: Rolls-Royce confirms commitment to open aftermarket best practice
The explosion rocked the neighborhood, overturning nearby cars, shattering glass and damaging homes as it sent a large plume of smoke up in the air. | 17 people wounded in Los Angeles bomb truck explosion
Since 2011, Qatar Airways’ commitment to the Canadian market has strengthened international trade, tourism and people-to-people exchanges. | Qatar Airways marks 10 years Canada flights
Urban hotel markets, which rely heavily on business from events and group meetings, continue to face a severe financial crisis as they have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. | 21 of top 25 US hotel markets in depression or recession
China's claim over Taiwan seems to become a global threat. Military exercises 200 miles off the Hawaiian coast, a Japanese official warning the US of an attack by China and Russia, an attempt to overthrow the government in the Kingdom of Eswatini, may be very much related. | A surprise attack on Hawaii by China and Russia, the unrest in Eswatini would have Taiwan written on it
Still on the no-fly list are F18 fighter jets that appear to have stalled in the skies. From where? Going to where? | F18 fighter jets stall in the skies
Princess Cruises just announced the cancellation of its Australia cruise holidays through December of this year. This comes after so many previous cruises have already had to be cancelled. | Princess Cruises Australia: No longer going down under this year
The breathtaking sights of the underwater ecosystems at the Smith’s Reef Snorkel Trail are all set to be explored by local communities, students, and international guests thanks to rehabilitative work funded by the Sandals Foundation. | Sandals Foundation gives to restore Smith’s Reef Snorkel Trail
College students return home from universities and transport demand from family visits and travel soars during China's summer travel rush. | Chinese will take 750 million railway trips during summer travel rush
Brian West, a long-time finance and business leader with experience across aerospace, manufacturing, infrastructure, global information services and other industries, named new Boeing CFO. | Boeing appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Jamaica and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have initiated discussions aimed at facilitating cooperation and investment in tourism and other key areas, following a series of meetings between Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; his colleague Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; and Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, during his visit to Jamaica last week. | Jamaica and Saudi Arabia...
Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced that the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jamaica National Small Business Loans Ltd (JNSBL) to make $70 million accessible to operators in the tourism ground transportation sub-sector, who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. | Jamaica Tourism to benefit from $70 million loan facility
Stepping into her new role as Seychelles Principal Secretary for Tourism, Mrs. Sherin Francis met with local press partners at Botanical House on Wednesday, June 30, to present the department’s priorities for the tourism industry and to discuss the changes in the department and its functioning. | Seychelles Principal Secretary for Tourism presents department priorities
Air Canada's decision comes on the heels of the US' Department of Transportation ruling that ESA's are not considered service animals and therefore US-based airlines are not required to accept them onboard. | Air Canada bans emotional support animals
Jack Wert, the well-known figurehead of Collier County’s Tourism Division has announced plans to retire from his post, effective September 30, 2021. | Naples, Marco Island and Everglades CVB Executive Director stepping down
