Barbados Welcomes Fully Vaccinated Cruising

As tourism continues to reopen worldwide, Barbados’ cruise sector has made a progressive step towards a strong return by welcoming fully vaccinated travellers back to the island. On Monday, June 7, 2021, the Celebrity Millennium became the first ship to arrive under the new protocols for cruises dedicated to fully vaccinated Minister of Tourism and…

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Discover the Resort of Whistler with Crystal Ski

Located north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Whistler is one of Canada’s top skiing destinations and one of the largest ski resorts in North America one of Canada’s top ski destinations. Whether you’re a first timer or a ski expert, Whistler offers something for all ski levels. Learn to ski in the dedicated beginner areas, with…

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Europe’s Travel & Tourism Sector Welcomes Adoption of “EU Digital Covid Certificate” Regulation and Urges Swift Implementation

Brussels, 26th May 2021 The European Tourism Manifesto alliance of more than 60 travel and tourism organisations warmly welcomes the adoption of the “EU Digital COVID Certificate” Regulation. The Alliance calls on Member States to ensure swift implementation before July to support the restart of the sector in time for the vital summer season, and…

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Traveller Forced into Mandatory Hotel Quarantine and Threatened with a Court Appearance After Misleading PCR Test Result

The PCR test is internationally regarded as the ‘gold standard’ for identifying various viral infections, including the detection of COVID-19. PCR testing produces a binary result of either ‘positive’ or ‘negative’ and in this type of testing, a positive detected result is reported when any level of the genetic material is identified during the PCR…

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UNWTO’s First Regional Office Opens in Riyadh

UNWTO, in collaboration with the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, launches first-ever regional office in Riyadh New office will serve as a coordinating hub across 13 countries in the Middle East Initiative marks new direction for the coordination of global tourism with regional collaboration spearheading the approach Best Tourism Villages of the World certification announced as…

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Committee on Tourism Ethics recommends responsible use of Travel Certificates

COVID-19 certificates for international travel must be free, universally available and non-discriminatory. They must also be limited in time and use, the World Committee on Tourism Ethics has recommended. As some countries work to welcome back visitors and restart tourism, the Committee met to assess the implications health certificates might have on tourism ethics. As…

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Spend Midterm on the Slopes

School’s out, snow’s in and there’s a real family buzz around many popular resorts during the February Mid-term. With activities in the resorts catering for kids both big and small, February midterm is an ideal time for a family ski break. Start planning your next ski holiday with incredible offers from Crystal Ski… Mid-Term Deals…

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