Image from Pexels - CC0 License WHAT TO DO BEFORE TRAVELING TO SOUTH AMERICA - South and Central America offer a diverse choice of countries to visit. Whether you pick one or decide to travel through a few of them in one go, you can discover new things and enjoy some travel that doesn't have to cost a lot. Before you decide to go, there are a few things that are good to do and know. When you're prepared for your trip , you will be able to find it much more enjoyable. If you're an experienced traveler, you might find it eas…
US TRAVEL INDUSTRY WELCOMES PRESIDENT BIDEN AND VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS - WASHINGTON - U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden Jr. as the 46th president of the United States: “On behalf of America's travel and tourism industry, I congratulate President Biden and Vice President Harris on their inauguration and welcome their leadership in Washington. “President Biden is acutely aware of the economic pain the pandemic has inflicted on our industry and its workfo…
RICHMOND VIRGINIA TOP EDITORS MUST-VISIT LISTS - Virginia's capital city, Richmond is where urban edginess meets southern charm. A combination you won't find just anywhere in America. But that isn't the only thing that makes Richmond stand out from the crowd. Premier travel publications across the country are taking notice of this up-and-coming city for a variety of reasons, placing Richmond on their 'must visit' list – lists that feature destinations all around the globe, not just in the U.S. Below we share some rece…
SINGAPORE WELCOMES TWO-WAY TRAVEL WITH AUSTRALIA FROM 1 NOVEMBER - The Singapore Tourism Board welcomes the Singapore Government's announcement of a unilateral Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) with Australia, with designated flights to be launched on 8 November. This follows the Australian Government's press conference earlier this month, which announced that at least the borders of New South Wales and Victoria would be open for international travel from 1 November. This marks a significant step on the flight-path to recovery for both cou…
INCREASE IN H-2B VISAS IS A BIG WIN FOR TRAVEL INDUSTRY - U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Wednesday announcement that it will make available an additional 65,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year FY23: “After months of vociferous advocacy from the U.S. Travel Association, this announcement—the largest ever supplemental visa release—is a lifeline for an industry whose workforce shortage tops a million open posi…
WHERE DO I START? THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SOUTH AMERICA - South America is a continent you could quite frankly just lose yourself in. It has thousands of miles of varied, natural wonderlands; from red-hued deserts to glacier-topped mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and, of course, some of the most impressive coastlines the world has to offer. It’s also home to some of the best cities, but the hard part is knowing where to start. If it’s on your travel bucket list, I’ve rounded up a beginner’s guide to some of the top spots in …
TRAVEL + LEISURE READERS PIC SANTA FE AS BEST CITY IN THE WEST - T ravel + Leisure announced the results of its annual World's Best Awards yesterday with Santa Fe securing the #3 spot on the 2022 “Top 15 Cities in the U.S.” list. This placement is the highest ranking for any western U.S. destination again, making The City Different the best in the west according to readers of the magazine. “Santa Fe continues to be one of America's most popular cities, and for good reason,” says Mayor Alan Webber. “Look at all of the amazing fie…
QANTAS GROUP OUTLINES STRATEGY FOR RESTARTING INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT - Gradual restart planned around National Cabinet's phased reopening of international borders. Current date of December 2021 remains in reach, based on pace of vaccine rollout. Plans remain dependent on Government decisions in coming months, including future quarantine requirements. Destinations with high vaccination rates are initial focus, including North America, UK, Singapore, Japan. Early return of five A380s to meet high demand to Los Angeles and London from mid-202…
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