‘Stay indoors’ order remains in force for Tazacorte districts near the coast. Air quality remains good, but precautions are still required when handling ash. The Canarian Minister responsible for the region’s Volcano Emergencies Plan (PEVOLCA), Julio Pérez, has stated that the current operation to ensure the safety of the population of La Palma will continue…
From October 1st, time limits and restrictions of numbers in restaurants and cafes, bars will be lifted, and nightclubs will also reopen. On the 23rd of September, Portuguese Prime Minister, Antonio Costa, announced that the country will lift almost all remaining COVID-19 restrictions from the 1st of October. This announcement follows a milestone in Portugal’s…
Darragh Everard is living the Caribbean dream on the Barbados Welcome Stamp Darragh Everard, from Julianstown, County Meath, decided earlier this year to take advantage of the Barbados Welcome Stamp visa and moved to the Caribbean Island of Barbados for 12 months, where he’s been able to manage the launch of his new Irish business…
American Holidays has welcomed the announcement by President Joe Biden, that the US will lift Covid-19 travel bans on vaccinated air passengers from Ireland and the UK. On Monday (September 20th), spokesperson for The White House, Jeffrey Zients, stated that the new “consistent approach” would take effect in “early November”. Head of Marketing for American…
Due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Barbados continues to update and revise its public health protocols. Under the guidance of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, effective Saturday, September 11, 2021 until September 25, 2021, the national curfew will now run as follows: • Monday – Saturday 9 PM…
President Ángel Víctor Torres has welcomed the fact that the volcano eruption on La Palma has not caused personal injuries and promised financial aid to remedy the material damage. Torres held a press conference with Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, and the president of the La Palma Cabildo, Mariano Zapata; all three emphasised the robust…
After a meeting today, Sunday 19th of September, authorities in La Palma, Canary Islands, commenced a preventative evacuation for at-risk population in the light of evidence that seismic activity has reached its highest level since the swarm began on the island of La Palma earlier this week. This precautionary evacuation is in place for residents…
The world’s best athletes chose the Canary Islands to prepare for the Olympic Games. The archipelago offers the ideal training conditions for professionals and their technical staff. In addition to their Olympic golds, Primož Roglič, Sifan Hassan, Sandra Sánchez, Adam Peatty, Anders Mol and Christian Sørum have something in common: the Canary Islands. These athletes…
Snow, slopes, and seasonal cheer…there is nothing quite like the feeling of skiing at Christmas. During the festive season, Crystal Ski resorts are in full swing, offering perfect pistes, and local Christmas traditions, from Canada’s cookie bake parties, to Andorra’s Christmas Eve Noché Buena meal! Whether you’re heading off as a couple or with family,…
Authors: Sophie Sheridan-Burns Below is a list of social media and digital marketing conferences in 2024 into 2025 that we feel are of particular interest to the travel industry. Some conferences may have already happened but remain listed in anticipation of next year’s details. The list is meant to be as comprehensive as possible and…