Author: Harry Johnson
Saudi Arabia: No COVID-19 vaccination, no Hajj!
Harry Johnson- March 2, 2021 19:46Last year’s rituals were limited to just 1,000 pilgrims who lived in Saudi Arabia Read More
Etihad Airways and Hub71 to boost global tech ecosystem at Abu Dhabi
Harry Johnson- March 2, 2021 18:48Following the MOU signing, Etihad Airways will become the official airline partner of Hub71 which will offer more than 100 global startups within its tech community special rates and access ... Read More
IATA: January air cargo demand recovers to pre-COVID levels
Harry Johnson- March 2, 2021 18:16Air cargo traffic is back to pre-crisis levels and that is some much-needed good news for the global economy Read More
From bad to worse: January air passenger demand plummets
Harry Johnson- March 2, 2021 17:53Global standards to securely record test and vaccination data in formats that will be internationally recognized are urgently needed Read More
UAE hotels preparing for a V-shaped recovery
Harry Johnson- March 2, 2021 16:06Arabian Travel Market Hotel Summit to discuss trends & key drivers for Middle East hotels in ‘new normal’ Read More
Eight in ten Americans miss in-person meetings and conventions
Harry Johnson- March 1, 2021 23:28Americans shows eagerness to return to face-to-face business events as organizations demonstrate ability to meet safely and effectively Read More
Global hotel profit performance divides in new year
Harry Johnson- March 1, 2021 23:12After the worst performing year on record, the hotel industry was ready for 2021, but resigned to the fact that a new year doesn’t mean things automatically get better Read More
Turks and Caicos Islands announces new Minister of Tourism
Harry Johnson- March 1, 2021 22:53Tourism is the main economic driver for the Turks and Caicos Islands. I am committed to working to ensure the industry not only recovers, but also surpasses its current record ... Read More
Anguilla Tourist Board’s Jameel Rochester appointed to the position of Destination Experience Manager
Harry Johnson- March 1, 2021 22:41Jameel Rochester has excelled in his previous capacity and demonstrated that he is more than ready to assume the increased responsibility that comes as the head of the division Read More
Thailand’s Tourism seeks to reopen country by July 1
Harry Johnson- March 1, 2021 22:30The Open Thailand Safely campaign has laid out its arguments in a petition which will underpin a formal request to the Royal Thai Government to respond favorably to the rollout ... Read More
Glasgow Green: University of Glasgow unveils plan to cut business travel carbon emissions
Harry Johnson- March 1, 2021 18:45University staff will be encouraged to avoid travel wherever possible, to choose public ground transport over flying, to consider their transport options during funding applications, and to maximize the outcomes ... Read More
US travel agency air ticket sales still in the red
Harry Johnson- March 1, 2021 18:28US travel agency seven-day air ticket volume and other variances ending February 28, 2021These totals represent sales generated by U.S. travel agencies and processed through the ARC settlement systemResults are ... Read More
Top 10 trends impacting and transforming meetings in 2021
Harry Johnson- March 1, 2021 18:07After many months of officing out of the home and connecting with colleagues and clients virtually, there is a yearning to come together, to reconnect, to rebuild the team and ... Read More
French President Sarkozy sentenced to three years in prison for corruption
Harry Johnson- March 1, 2021 15:55Sarkozy was put on trial over accusations of trying to bribe Gilbert Azibert, a French magistrate, by offering him a well-paid job in Monaco in return for information about a ... Read More
Chinese New Year travel was 69.3% down in 2021
Harry Johnson- March 1, 2021 15:13Whilst the drop in travel was extremely severe, it was not as bad as had been expected just 8 days earlier, when bookings for Golden Week travel were 85.3% behind ... Read More
Prague Airport assumes management of several services
Harry Johnson- March 1, 2021 14:53It is Prague Airport’s goal to increase their quality and gain the opportunity to respond to potential changes in a more flexible manner Read More
US Travel: COVID Relief Bill helps, but more is needed
Harry Johnson- February 27, 2021 19:13Given the severity of the impact on the travel and tourism industry, more work remains to provide critical recovery and stimulus measures to safely restore our industry Read More
Flagship Aviation Services awarded Denver International Airport contract
Harry Johnson- February 26, 2021 23:46The COVID-19 pandemic has changed passenger perceptions of air travel, the airport services landscape, and facilities services all over the world Read More
Travel and Tourism hiring will be low in 2021
Harry Johnson- February 26, 2021 23:032021 job additions in the travel and tourism will be low compared to the pre-COVID-19 hiring trend as the sector reels under stress of new strains emerging. Read More
Delta and LATAM receive final approval for Brazil Joint Venture agreement
Harry Johnson- February 26, 2021 22:30This ruling reinforces the benefits of this type of agreement for travelers and enables us to advance in our commitment to delivering greater and better connectivity between South America and ... Read More
FAA: Experienced air traffic controllers wanted
Harry Johnson- February 26, 2021 19:42The announcement is open to candidates who have maintained at least 52 consecutive weeks of air traffic control experience involving the full-time active separation of air traffic Read More
2020: Difficult year for Cologne Tourism
Harry Johnson- February 26, 2021 18:57The downturn in tourism has been drastic, and its effects on the entire sector have been extreme. Nonetheless, things could have turned out even worse for Cologne. Read More
EU blacklists four Caribbean territories, Saint Lucia delisted
Harry Johnson- February 26, 2021 16:08The list includes jurisdictions worldwide that either have not engaged in a constructive dialogue with the EU on tax governance or have failed to deliver on their commitments to implement ... Read More
IAG’s leisure brands well equipped to capture pent-up travel demand
Harry Johnson- February 26, 2021 15:50Transatlantic flying has virtually been non-existent since March 2020, and its recovery will be vital for IAG Read More
St. Eustatius is the home of the Caribbean’s first planetarium
Harry Johnson- February 25, 2021 23:52This is an educational project spearheaded by Jaap Vreling and Mr. Ishmael Berkel. Jaap teaches at the University of Amsterdam and was part of the Dutch Research Group of Astronomy ... Read More
Statue Cruises to provide ferry service to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Harry Johnson- February 25, 2021 23:24Under new 3-year temporary concession contract, Statue Cruises will continue to provide ferry service operations for guests to the iconic New York City attractions Read More
American Airlines and JetBlue announce new Saint Lucia flights from Dallas, Newark and New York JFK
Harry Johnson- February 25, 2021 23:02American Airlines and JetBlue Investment from key travel hubs Illustrates confidence in COVID-19 recovery Read More
Harnessing the power of culture and creativity in global tourism recovery
Harry Johnson- February 25, 2021 22:44Over 60 travel and tourism organizations unveil concrete recommendations for re-opening travel & tourism in Europe, including creation of Commission-led Task Force to restore freedom of movement Read More
Emirates and Dubai Health Authority create seamless travelers’ digital COVID-19 records verification
Harry Johnson- February 25, 2021 21:48Dubai to become one of the world’s first cities to implement digital verification of passenger medical records relating to COVID-19 testing and vaccination Read More
India puts social media companies on a short leash
Harry Johnson- February 25, 2021 17:56Indian government announces new draconian rules for Facebook, Twitter and other social media companies operating in the country Read More
Lufthansa Group: Leisure travel program is stronger than ever
Harry Johnson- February 25, 2021 15:52Effective vaccines, comprehensive testing services and strict hygiene concepts of airports and airlines are good prerequisites for the resumption, this summer, of long-awaited vacations Read More
Naples Underground Route Reopens Despite COVID-19
Harry Johnson- February 25, 2021 15:40Internationally renowned site has re-opened for visits from Monday to Friday by following all safety regulations, while Saturday and Sunday, they will remain closed, in line with all other museums ... Read More
How Americans can be better travelers in a post-pandemic world
Harry Johnson- February 25, 2021 15:12Because of these worldwide lockdown measures, many Americans will have had to put a pause on holidays, but the travel experts are seeing blue skies despite the turbulence Read More
IATA: COVID-19 Travel Pass to launch by March
Harry Johnson- February 24, 2021 22:19IATA expressed concerns that the ongoing global restrictions around COVID-19 are still hitting airlines, with its chief economist warning it will likely take longer than planned for companies to be ... Read More
United Airlines names new member to its Board of Directors
Harry Johnson- February 24, 2021 19:44When we began the search for a new board member, we were focused on finding a leader with both strong business acumen and a unique perspective that will help United ... Read More
Princess Cruises extends pause on 2021 Alaska, Pacific Coast and Canada & New England cruises
Harry Johnson- February 24, 2021 19:28Princess Cruises continues to review and assess its operations as a result of the Canadian Transport Ministry's Interim Order that extends the closure of Canadian ports and waters to passenger ... Read More