Tweet27 Feb 2020 NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2020 — Frommer’s, America’s leader in travel guide information since 1957, has revealed the current results of its popular Best and Worst Airfare and Hotel Booking Sites studies. In two separate studies, … Continue reading →
Tweet ARTS & CULTURE NEWS 13-Aug. 9, 2020: “Levi Strauss: A History of American Style,” Contemporary Jewish Museum March 21-July 26, 2020: “Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving,” de Young Museum San Francisco Travel Produces Video on City’s Live … Continue reading →
Tweet Emirates is claiming to be the first airline in the world to carry out on-site Covid-19 testing for passengers. On Wednesday, Emirates and the Dubai Health Authority tested passengers as they checked in for a flight to Tunisia. It … Continue reading →
Tweet Over 50s specialist Saga Holidays has cancelled all departures up to June 1. Clients due to travel up to the end of June can postpone their trips and transfer to another holiday from September 2020 to December 2021 without … Continue reading →
Tweet Visit Orlando has rolled out a new online resource to help small businesses and impacted workers navigate the various financial assistance programs. Tourism Help Hub offers options for applying for financial relief for tourism related businesses as well as furloughed … Continue reading →
Tweet A third TSA employee has died of covid-19 as confirmed cases of TSA screeners surge to over 400 across the country. The Transportation Security Administration announced Atlanta TSA screener Dian Phipps as the latest death and 11 of his … Continue reading →
Tweet An enterprising apartment rental firm in Japan is hoping to keep stressed families together – by keeping spouses apart. Tokyo-based Kasoku is offering its empty units as a refuge for spouses in order to avoid ‘coronavirus divorces.’ “Please consult … Continue reading →
Tweet The world’s largest ever lockdown will continue into next month. India’s 1,2 billion population will have to stay home until May 3. The initial three-week shutdown hasn’t stopped the spread of coronavirus with more than 10,000 confirmed cases reported. … Continue reading →
Tweet Indian police have come up with a novel way to punish tourists violating the nationwide lockdown. It is treating them like naughty schoolchildren. Ten tourists were caught breaking the lockdown and were forced to write ‘I am sorry’ 500 … Continue reading →
Tweet New York City has agreed a $250 million contract to house non-critical covid-19 patients in hotels. The NYC emergency management department inked the deal with CrewFacilities.com, a Texas firm specializing in emergency lodgings for large groups. The rooms will … Continue reading →
Tweet Visit Jersey has launched what the tourist board described as a ‘heart-warming’ new video to highlight the Channel Island’s key attractions in readiness for the end of the lockdown. Head of trade Sarah Barton will also be launching some webinars for … Continue reading →
Tweet Hotel group Marriott International says about a quarter of all hotels worldwide are shuttered and expects more will close in the coming weeks. That amounts to more than 1,800 properties. As well as more closures, occupancy rates will likely … Continue reading →
Tweet Princess Cruises has extended its cruise cancellations for a further seven weeks to the beginning of July. It has also delyaed the delivery of its newest ship, Enchanted Princess, since the Fincantieri yard where it is being built in … Continue reading →
Tweet Airlines are taking increasingly drastic and creative measures to monetize whatever assets they can. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are looking to sell loyalty miles in bulk at a discount to their credit card partners, according to the … Continue reading →
Tweet Carnival Cruise Line has pushed back its planned return by another six weeks to June 27. The revised date, from a previously announced return in mid-May follows the CDC’s extension of a ‘No Sail’ order for all ships in US waters. … Continue reading →
Tweet Las Vegas Private Tour Guide announced today details of its Post COVID-19 Private Tour Cooperative Program with Professional Tour Advisors and Travel Agencies. As America and the World emerge from the Corona virus pandemic, the Travel and … Continue reading →
