CLEAR CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker stated that the combination of TSA PreCheck with enrollment by CLEAR offers a quick and effective airport experience, emphasizing that this partnership will greatly benefit US travelers by providing them with additional enrollment locations, extended hours of operation, and various other advantages.
It's simple, effective, and unique. The relaunch of the Safer Tourism Seal Program by the World Tourism Network. WTN hopes for the Safer Tourism Seal to become the new global standard in finding a destination, hotel, and other stakeholders safe for visitors. | The new simple Safer Tourism Seal is the key to get visitors to return
Calm has been restored in the African Kingdom of Eswatini. This calm is met with resistance. It will take a lot of work to bring citizens groups and government on the same page, but some initial progress has been made. | What the Eswatini Acting Prime Minister’s Statement ignored
The majority of Russian tourists being isolated over suspected COVID-19 infection show no symptoms, and they have allegedly been vaccinated in Russia prior to their trip. | 137 Russian tourists quarantined in Cuba after testing positive for COVID-19
Online applicants will receive an approved notification which they must print and travel with as travel authorization. | Uganda issues online visa application directive
The military plane was carrying newly-trained army personnel when it crashed and burst into flames after overshooting the runway around 11:30 a.m. local time on Sunday. | Philippines plane crash death toll rises to 52
Violent and deadly unrest in Eswatini prompted the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to meet with the Government and 20 key stakeholders in the current conflict to find a way forward.. Stakeholders issues a statement and a wishlist presented to SADC. | 20 Eswatini Stakeholders present a Wishlist to SADC Ministers for a peaceful solution
The Eswatini Army may have taken over and is most likely stopping all protests, also those with peaceful grievances. The situation is currently calm, but the Internet seems to be shut off Monday morning. | Eswatini Army in charge while SADC talks could be a sham
The UNWTO is behind times already when they released a brand new report on Travel Restrictions by Countries and Regions today. UNWTO research partner present a beautifully designed booklet eTN readers can download . The brand new report is reflecting a situation true on June 1. more than a month ago and before the Delta version of COVID-19 re-attacked the travel and tourism world "Travel Restrictions by Countries and Regions change constantly, and a print UNWTO Government supported report will...
We the People are all created equal. This is the American Dream. The first problem the US faced was Taxation without representation. | We the People celebrate July 4th, 2021
The proposal will require refunds if airlines fail to deliver a bag within 12 hours of the passenger’s US flight touching down or within 25 hours of an international flight. | US airlines may soon be required to refund fees for delayed checked baggage
Indonesia is currently facing one of Asia’s worst coronavirus outbreaks, tallying more than 20,000 cases each day in recent weeks. | Indonesian tourist paradise Bali goes into severe emergency lockdown
Dozens of people killed, businesses and government buildings destroyed, fear of life by police and citizens. Everyone now agrees the solution is to talk. | Eswatini Agrees to Talk Finally
Dozens of people killed, businesses and government buildings destroyed, fear of life by police and citizens. Everyone now agrees the solution is to talk. | Eswatini Talks Agreed by all
Go to a location where vaccinations are not so high, and you are likely to be looking at a place where the COVID-19 Delta Variant is rearing its ugly head and causing a surge in coronavirus cases once again. | COVID-19 Delta Variant surging across the globe
If you are traveling to Thailand, be ready to be tested three times – the first is on the day of arrival, the second on the sixth or seventh day, and the third on the 12th or 13th day. | Traveling to Thailand? Be prepared to take 3 COVID-19 tests
The Seychelles islands made an appearance at the GorgeousRun global coastline marathon IP launch event on May 23 in Shanghai, taking away the award for "The world’s Top Ten Gorgeous Coastline Marathon.” GorgeousRun is a platform that connects Chinese marathon runners with other marathon destination such as Seychelles. | Seychelles steals “The World’s Top Ten Gorgeous Coastline Marathon” award
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
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
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
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
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
The positive aspects of Tokyo 2020’s tourism legacy will offer no quick fix for the amount of investment that will be lost due to no international visitation and restricted domestic visitation. | Tokyo 2020 legacy could have some positive impact on Japanese tourism
The situation in the Kingdom of Eswatini remains tense but seems to be under government control, with insurgents assumed to operate in the country. | US Embassy in Eswatini warning: Stay Home!
There is mixed reaction in the travel trade on the India Tourism relief measures announced by the Finance Minister to revive tourism. The general feeling is that it is too little, too late, although it does recognize that the industry is not totally orphaned. | Response to India Tourism relief package fast and furious
Turkey's Interior Ministry issued a circular stating that the country suspended flights from Bangladesh, Brazil, South Africa, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka as of July 1 and until further notice. | Turkey bans direct flights from Bangladesh, Brazil, South Africa, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
A new US travel advisory, issued on Monday, gives Russia the same danger categorization as Afghanistan, Uganda and Syria. | Americans warned against all travel to Russia
