In a Facebook post, the Banin Charity Association said it had 'recovered' some $180,000, which it claimed the bank had 'looted' from poor people. | Protestors storm Beirut bank, ‘liberate’ $180K ‘stolen’ from Lebanese people
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Most Hawaii tourists fully vaccinated against COVID-19
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) released the results of its latest special tracking study, which surveyed visitors from the US mainland who visited Hawaii from May 15 through May 24, 2021, to gauge their experience with Hawaii’s Safe Travels program and overall trip satisfaction. | Most Hawaii tourists fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Boris Johnson: No early relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions in UK
UK has reported another 14,876 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 4,732,434. | Boris Johnson: No early relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions in UK
Thailand reopens Phuket to vaccinated foreign tourists on July 1
Hotels and other tourism venues in the island province have been prepared for the reopening campaign and up to 80 percent of Phuket's residents will have been vaccinated against COVID-19 by Wednesday. | Thailand reopens Phuket to vaccinated foreign tourists on July 1
Global hotel demand uptick tussles with competing costs
Travelers get back on planes or hit the road for a well-needed break from work-from-home monotony and Netflix overload. | Global hotel demand uptick tussles with competing costs
Mauritius sets up 14 ‘resort bubbles’ for returning foreign tourists
The Indian Ocean island will be opening in phases during 2021 and the first phase, from 15 July to 30 September 2021, will enable vaccinated travelers to enjoy a resort holiday on the island. | Mauritius sets up 14 ‘resort bubbles’ for returning foreign tourists
Huge fire and explosion: London’s Elephant and Castle rail station evacuated
The blaze has engulfed three commercial units underneath the railway arches of the station, as well as four cars and a telephone box. | Huge fire and explosion: London’s Elephant and Castle rail station evacuated
Saudia, Emirates, Etihad Airways flights to Jamaica – a Tourism Revolution?
A tourism revolution is in the making with new possible flights to Jamaica. Flights from Dubai to Montego Bay or Kingston on Emirates, from Abu Dhabi on Etihad, or flights from Jeddah or Riad to Jamaica on Saudia? Such flights may be designed to connect from Jamaica to Bahamas, St. Lucia, St. Martin, Dominican Republic, Trinidad & Tobago and other Caribbean holiday hot spots? Minister Bartlett from Jamaica and Ahmed Al Khateeb from Saudi Arabia are cooking something big. | Saudia, Emirates...
Is Citizenship by Investment going bad?
Passports and Citizenships are for sale. Lists of countries selling cheap or not so cheap passports may open this world for investment crimes and more. | Is Citizenship by Investment going bad?
Royal Caribbean full speed ahead even after two children caught COVID-19 on a cruise
Royal Caribbean Group, together with local officials, commemorated an important milestone on the cruise company's journey to resume operations with its state-of-the-art, luxury ship, Celebrity Edge. The much-anticipated day marked the first cruise to sail from a U.S. port following the industry's suspension of service. | Royal Caribbean full speed ahead even after two children caught COVID-19 on a cruise
SKAL Rome has a new Executive Committee
Skal International is the truly global club for Travel Industry Professionals. Skal International is a worldwide movement that links the movers and shakers of the . travel and tourism industry. The SKAL Club in Rome, Italy is announcing a new executive committee for 2021-2023 | SKAL Rome has a new Executive Committee
Climate Change Reality for Florida Condo Collapse triggers Danger for Miami Beaches, Tourism, and Millionaires
The trendy tourism spot and home for millionaires in the Miami Beach region is in danger of collapse. Dr. Shimon Wdowinski's research has focused on the development and use of space geodetic techniques that can very precisely detect small movements of the Earth's surface. He told the Daily Mail in London, he knew immediately what building collapsed and killed many in Seaside, Florida. | Climate Change Reality for Florida Condo Collapse triggers Danger for Miami Beaches, Tourism, and Millionaires
Mohonk Mountain House hotel in New York: Presidential host built by Quaker twins
In 1869, Albert Smiley, a nature-loving Quaker schoolteacher, bought a property at a good price - 300 acres surrounding a lake and a tavern in a spectacular natural setting in the heart of a 26,000-acre area in the Shawangunk Mountains, New York. Soon to be built would be Mohonk Mountain House. | Mohonk Mountain House hotel in New York: Presidential host built by Quaker twins
Death Tourism: Travel with a purpose
Planning to travel? Your motivation is likely going to fall into one of these boxes: | Death Tourism: Travel with a purpose
Uganda Tour Operators grieve loss of former Chairman Everest Kayondo to COVID-19
The former Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO) Chairman, Everest Kayondo, lost his battle to COVID-19 on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. The sad news was broken to members by the current AUTO Chair, Civy Tumusiime, via a Directors whatsapp forum. | Uganda Tour Operators grieve loss of former Chairman Everest Kayondo to COVID-19
Red tourism explodes in China in 2021
Red tourism became an increasingly popular travel choice for Chinese people in the first half of this year. | Red tourism explodes in China in 2021
Australia’s largest city goes into complete two-week lockdown
More than a million people in Sydney downtown area, as well as nearby suburbs, were already put under lockdown on Friday, but officials decided that more stringent measures were necessary to rein in the variant. | Australia’s largest city goes into complete two-week lockdown
Olumoko running for Tourism Federation President in Nigeria
Otunba Ayo Olumoko is a big name in the travel and tourism industry. He is an integrated marketing and business communication specialist that many have shown interest in for the presidency of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) in the next election billed for July 8, 2021. Olumoko running for Tourism Federation President in Nigeria
Strengthening climate-friendly travel to zero
With Europe as a global leader in Travel & Tourism, SUNx Malta announces two initiatives to help post pandemic recovery in the region and respond to UN Secretary General Guterres call for all post pandemic tourism to be Sustainable and Climate Friendly. Strengthening climate-friendly travel to zero
Is Delta Plus different from the Delta Variant of COVID-19?
While the world is trying to handle the more dangerous Delta version of the Coronavirus, causing countries like Israel to put the reopening of its travel and tourism industry on hold, a Delta Plus variant is more than alarming for many, but some experts want the public to relax. Is Delta Plus different from the Delta Variant of COVID-19?
Delta Variant Spreading in Hawaii as 30000 Travelers Arrive Daily State Airports
30,000 visitors or more are arriving in Hawaii on some days, while the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus becomes a concern for the Hawaii Department of Health. Delta Variant Spreading in Hawaii as 30000 Travelers Arrive Daily State Airports
Delta variant spreading in Hawaii as 30,000 travelers arrive daily at state airports
30,000 visitors or more are arriving in Hawaii on some days, while the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus becomes a concern for the Hawaii Department of Health. Delta variant spreading in Hawaii as 30,000 travelers arrive daily at state airports
World’s highest hotel opens in Shanghai, China
Boasting a restaurant on the 120th floor and 24-hour personal butler service, luxurious hotel occupies the top floors of the 632-meer (2,073 feet) Shanghai Tower. World’s highest hotel opens in Shanghai, China
Flynas announces delay in direct flights between KSA and Seychelles
Announced for July 1, 2021, the commencement of Flynas’ flights linking the Seychelles islands to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been deferred to a later date. Flynas announces delay in direct flights between KSA and Seychelles
El Al Israel Airlines launches direct flights to Casablanca and Marrakesh
El Al's launch of direct routes to Morocco follows the normalization agreement signed between the two countries in December 2020. El Al Israel Airlines launches direct flights to Casablanca and Marrakesh
Jamaica and Saudi Arabia to sign document of intent to boost air connectivity
Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced that Jamaica and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have agreed to sign a document of intent, to aid in boosting air connectivity between the Middle East and the Caribbean. Jamaica and Saudi Arabia to sign document of intent to boost air connectivity
A Bright Future for Seychelles Tourism was reset today restarting September 1
The Future for Seychelles Tourism was set today with a brand new structure and appointments. Seychelles recognized the importance of its travel and tourism industry, and the country is united. A Bright Future for Seychelles Tourism was reset today restarting September 1
Bahamas welcomes Frontier Airlines inaugural flight to Nassau
The Bahamas welcomed Frontier Airlines' inaugural flight yesterday with great excitement as it landed at the Lynden Pindling International Airport. Frontier is the first ultra-low-cost carrier to enter the Caribbean market with multiple travel days per week. Bahamas welcomes Frontier Airlines inaugural flight to Nassau
Sustainable Aviation Fuel now available to airlines at Cologne Bonn Airport
Neste sets up a supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Cologne Bonn Airport. Sustainable Aviation Fuel now available to airlines at Cologne Bonn Airport
Waikiki crowned 2021 Most Family-Friendly US Destination
Waikiki scored highest out of all destinations, for both the percentage of kid friendly activities with 83.% and the percentage of child friendly restaurants at 84.2%. Waikiki crowned 2021 Most Family-Friendly US Destination