Destinations
North America Ranks High When Brits Travel Again
Once travel restrictions are lifted in the United Kingdom and globally, Brits are planning to take to the road and North America is high on the list of destinations that they’re planning to head to, according to new research released by www.comparethemarket.com . Along with looking a where British travellers will be going, the new study also investigates how attitudes towards holidays have changed since the start of the pandemic. Given the number of holidays that have been cancelled or postponed, it’s unsurprising that 6 in 10 people (58%) are already dreaming about their next...
Vox City Walks Partners With Grayline New York
Vox City Walks, part of Vox Group, is launching its new Hop-on Hop-off walking tour concept in New York, following the signing of an exclusive partnership with Grayline City Sightseeing New York. The collaboration will see New York’s largest operator of hop-on hop-off bus tours, boat tours and sightseeing excursions, welcome the Vox City Walks brand to its extensive portfolio this summer. Guests will be able to flexibly discover New York’s most treasured and iconic landmarks, across a wide selection of guided and self-guided walking routes. All of the city’s major sights,...
Time For Adventure On Family Day 2021
Intrepid Urban Adventures has just launched online virtual experiences designed to give families a taste of travel during the pandemic. These live and interactive tours were launched in response to the growing demand for virtual experiences amid the on-going global pandemic and connect families with local tour guides and their families around the globe. The day tour arm of global tour operator Intrepid Travel, notes that at a time when everyone is missing human connection, children will have the opportunity to interact with kids in other countries, ask questions about their lives...
Tighter Travel Restrictions Hurting U.K.
Pointing to new research, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) says that ongoing restrictions to travel and blanket quarantines have seen the UK suffer greater GDP losses than many of its European counterparts which have less stringent barriers in place. According to data from Oxford Economics, the UK is facing a GDP loss of 10% in 2020, while Germany, which imposed fewer damaging and unnecessary travel barriers while being quicker to implement widespread testing, will experience a loss of just 5.3%. The data suggests that the latest UK government policy to introduce a new...
Prepare For 2023
In releasing the latest edition of its quarterly European Tourism Trends & Prospects report, the European Travel Commission (ETC) makes it clear that as the COVID-19 pandemic enters its second year, its widespread impact continues to weigh heavily on European destinations and the wider tourism economy. Along with examining the impact, the report also looks at how travel activity is set to return in 2021 amid the current wave of infections and the slow start of vaccination programs. The ETC reports that international tourist arrivals to Europe dropped 70% in 2020 compared to...
CTM Goes Virtual In 2021
The Caribbean Travel Marketplace is going virtual in 2021. The marketing event, now in its 39th edition, is traditionally held during January, but due to the impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on travel and in-person events, the event will take place in an online environment from May 11-14, 2021. Vanessa Ledesma, acting Director General and CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), which hosts the annual gathering, confirmed that Marketplace organizers are crafting an agenda that will allow participants more time to engage with tour...
Journey Into The History Of US Civil Rights With Trafalgar
To mark the beginning of Black History Month in North America, Trafalgar is launching Journey Along the Civil Rights Trail -- a new itinerary for 2021/2022 which brings to life the struggles and triumphs, music and milestones, legends and heroes of the US Civil Rights Movement. Trafalgar’s new itinerary highlights the significant events and acknowledges the people and icons involved in the ongoing fight for equality and freedom while enjoying the music, art and hospitality synonymous with America’s Southern states. The trip focuses on the pioneers of the period, particularly...
Real Life Stories On Louisiana’s Civil Rights Trail
Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism launched the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail and LouisianaCivilRightsTrail.com last week. The Louisiana Civil Rights Trail brings together the events of the 1950s and 1960s that placed the state of Louisiana at the center of the national Civil Rights Movement and narrates the compelling stories and experiences of the people who dedicated themselves and their lives to making civil rights real in Louisiana. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser observed at the launch that: “Louisiana is a state known for...