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16 March 2021

The world’s first space hotel will open in 2027

Space tourism is getting closer and closer, as shown by the news that the world’s first space hotel, Voyager Station, is due to open in 2027. […]
16 March 2021

Commission’s ‘Digital Green Certificate’ to help boost travel during the ongoing crisis

The proposed certificate is designed to provide proof that a person has been vaccinated against Covid-19, has recovered from it, or has received a negative test […]
16 March 2021

What have I learnt from lockdown?

I live in a small town on the old Roman Watling Street between London and Dover, rather closer to Dover than London. In March last year, […]
16 March 2021

Australians offered half-price domestic flights to boost tourism in the country

The Australian government has announced that Australians will be able to purchase half-price flights to several domestic holiday destinations under a new scheme which aims to […]
15 March 2021
Google

Google to make its hotel listings free

Google is letting hotels and travel companies around the world appear in hotel booking links on google.com/travel for free. This change will give travelers an additional […]
15 March 2021

France announces easing of travel restrictions for seven non-EU countries

France has announced the easing of travel restrictions for the following seven non-EU countries; Australia, Israel, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. […]
15 March 2021

Crew and guests to travel fully vaccinated on Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International will launch the Odyssey of the Seas, its newest ship, from Israel in May. The Odyssey of the Seas will be the first […]
15 March 2021

24 hours in Leuven

Leuven is a Belgian city known not only for its breweries but especially for its academic life thanks to its prestigious University. Last week, I went […]
15 March 2021

Elon Musk plans to build a new city in Texas called ‘Starbase’

Renowned billionaire Elon Musk wants to create a new city in Texas, USA, named ‘Starbase’, from the existing Boca Chica Village. 1. Boca Chica Village Boca […]
15 March 2021

Australia and Singapore to set up bilateral travel bubble to relaunch tourism

Australia is in the process of “working with Singapore” to set up a travel bubble between the two countries which will enable bilateral tourism. It is […]
15 March 2021

Ethiopia receives 2.2 million Covid-19 vaccines for first round

This morning, the first round of Covid-19 vaccines arrived at Bole International Airport, an operation coordinated by Ethiopian Airlines. Africa’s biggest carrier converted passengers aircrafts into […]
15 March 2021

Cheers to Gudule Winery, the first urban winery in Belgium

Ah, wine. One of the many treats life has on offer. A drink as multifunctional as a utility knife – always to be enjoyed with moderation, […]
15 March 2021

Accor and Expedia Group join forces to expand UNESCO sustainability pledge into 96 countries

Expedia Group, the global travel platform and Accor, a world leading hospitality group, in conjunction with the UNESCO, are joining forces to further extend the UNESCO […]
15 March 2021

Traditional musical instruments of Kazakhstan

Kyui is a Kazakh word that refers to traditional music compositions normally performed by soloists using traditional instruments. In ancient times, musical instruments were widely used […]
15 March 2021
Feminism

Women’s Empowerment at the core of Travel & Tourism Global Summit

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, is set to present its new ‘Women Empowerment Initiative’ for […]
12 March 2021

Canary Islands joins Observatory Network to provide data for tourism’s recovery

The Spanish Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce announced that Promotur Turismo de Islas Canarias, the Canary Islands tourist public body, has launched a sponsorship program […]