GBTA: Global business travel to grow 21% in 2021
Alexandria/VA – Business travel spending is forecast to grow 21% this year worldwide, helped by the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, but will not recover to pre-pandemic levels until the middle of the decade, a business travel association said on Tuesday. … Continue reading GBTA: Global business travel to grow 21% in 2021
China: Canadian tourists temporarily bared from entry
BEIJING – China has temporarily banned entry of foreign nationals traveling from Canada, even if they hold valid Chinese residence permits for work, the Chinese consulate in Toronto said. “All foreign nationals who hold valid Chinese residence permits for work, … Continue reading China: Canadian tourists temporarily bared from entry
Resurgance of Japan’s domestic cruise market
Tokyo – Two Japanese ships have completed short cruises to nearby ports in recent weeks. Both were operated under limited capacity and strict new policies for passengers and crew to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Mitsui OSK Passenger Lines’ Nippon … Continue reading Resurgance of Japan’s domestic cruise market
PATA: Free training for tourism professionals
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the launch of the PATA eLearning Platform for travel agents, tourism professionals, and destination marketers who want to refresh their knowledge, learn new skills and stay relevant. The destination platform is developed and … Continue reading PATA: Free training for tourism professionals
GBTA: Overwhelming Call for Pre-Departure Testing
Alexandria, VA – 76% of respondents believe that rapid testing prior to departure, and waiving quarantining requirements for those who test negative, to be the best way to open up international travel. Among European members specifically, this number rises to … Continue reading GBTA: Overwhelming Call for Pre-Departure Testing