U.S. Air Travel Consumer Report: September and 3rd Quarter 2021 Numbers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of September 2021 and 3rd quarter 2021 numbers (9 months data) for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, mishandled wheelchairs and scooters, complaints received and oversees. The COVID-19 pandemic continued to result in significant changes […]
VISIT FLORIDA Applauds Governor DeSantis for Prioritizing Florida’s Tourism Industry in the Freedom First Budget
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Thursday (Dec. 09), Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he is recommending $50 million in recurring funding for VISIT FLORIDA as part of the Freedom First Budget. VISIT FLORIDA was the only statewide marketing agency in the nation to advertise its state for more than 6 months over 2020 while the rest of […]
Brazil to Quarantine Unvaccinated Travellers Arriving from Flights
BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil will require international travellers who aren’t vaccinated against the coronavirus to quarantine for five days in their city of destination after arriving by plane. The decision issued by the ministries of health, justice, infrastructure and the government’s chief of staff was published in the nation’s official gazette Thursday. The administration of […]
U.S. Travel and Tourism Diversity Matters Announce Partnership
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Diversity Matters announce a new strategic partnership that will strengthen the association’s focus and support of the industry on issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and provide greater access to Tourism Diversity Matters’ subject matter expertise, research and resources. Tourism Diversity Matters was founded in 2021 to address […]
Near pre-pandemic travel volumes expected to continue through the December holidays, U.S. agency TSA report
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened just under 21 million travellers during the 10-day Thanksgiving holiday. The agency expects high travel volumes into the December holidays and encourages passengers planning to travel this holiday season to sign up for TSA PreCheck® to provide more convenience and save time at the airport. “We see […]
U.S. State Department, CDC warn against France, Portugal travel
The State Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) update the travel list on Monday (Dec. 06) and urged U.S. travellers not to travel to Tanzania, Portugal, Mali, Liechtenstein, Jordan, France, Fiji, Cyprus and Andorra due to COVID-19 risks. The State Department issued its highest travel alert, “Level 4 – Do Not Travel,” for Tanzania, Portugal, Mali, Liechtenstein, Jordan, France, Fiji, Cyprus and […]
Brazil’s Rio cancels New Year celebration
SAO PAULO – Eduardo Paes the mayor of Rio de Janeiro tweeted on Saturday (Dec. 4) that he would follow the recommendations of Rio de Janeiro state to cancel the New Year’s celebrations, despite the city’s own view of the contrary. The cancellation of New Year’s Eve celebrations comes after Brazil confirmed the first known […]
Want to hike Angels Landing in Zion National Park? Apply for your permit starting on January 3, 2022!
Permits help visitors enjoy and protect one of the most popular destinations in Zion National Park SPRINGDALE, Utah – Planning a trip to Zion National Park? On and after April 1, 2022, hikers going to Angels Landing will need a permit. The National Park Service (NPS) will issue permits using online lotteries at Recreation.gov. The […]
Testing Before Flights to U.S.
Washington: The White House said that early next week, the United States will begin requiring all inbound international travellers to test for COVID-19 within one day of their flight to the U.S., regardless of their nationality or vaccination status. That will replace a similar three-day requirement in effect since early November when the administration scrapped […]
Federal mask mandate to be extended Until March 18
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday (Dec. 2) announced an extension of the Transportation Security Administration’s mandate, which requires travellers to mask up on aeroplanes, trains, buses and in airports and train stations, through March 18. This will be the third extension since the mandate was first implemented on Feb. 1. The extension was announced Thursday as part of the Biden administration’s plan […]
