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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KPMG Appointed Provisional Liquidators to Joe Walsh Pilgrimtours Ltd.

Following yesterday’s announcement to cease trading the directors of Joe Walsh Pilgrimtours have petitioned the High Court to appoint Eamonn Richardson and Andrew O’Leary of KPMG as provisional liquidators to Joe Walsh Pilgrimtours Ltd., today Wednesday 28th April 2021.   Customers of Joe Walsh Pilgrimtours due refunds remain protected and should still contact the Commission…

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Spend Christmas on the Slopes with Crystal Ski

Snow, slopes and seasonal cheer… there’s nothing quite like skiing at Christmas! Swap your Christmas walk for some fun in the mountains. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and get in a full-body workout on the slopes. Create lifelong memories with friends and family this Christmas, away from the stress of work or home life. Whether…

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