Tag: uncertainty
No tsunami warning, as powerful magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes near Coquimbo, Chile
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, strong magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit off the coast of Chile, near the coastal city ... Read More
More tourists visiting Ireland but spending less
Between January and March in 2018 and the same period this year, tourism numbers in Ireland increased from 1.921 million ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister Bartlett new cooperation with President Clinton on Tourism Resilience
Alongside President and Secretary Clinton, Jamaica's Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett spoke today the ongoing 4th meeting of ... Read More
IATA: Air cargo demand continues negative 2019 trend
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne ... Read More
IATA: Solid Passenger Demand Growth in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for April 2019 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers ... Read More
Maritime security the Seychelles way
Africa’s smallest nation is setting a standard for safe sustainable seas through the prosecution of pirates, international maritime cooperation, and ... Read More
ICCA UK & Ireland members stridently confident and upbeat about political challenges
Venue and destination members of the ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter voiced positive attitudes and commitment to the challenges of ... Read More
PATA Annual Summit 2019: Issues of sustainability and social responsibility
The PATA Annual Summit 2019 (PAS 2019), under the theme ‘Progress with a Purpose’, opened in Cebu, Philippines on May ... Read More
Funds from the sale of Thomas Cook airlines have potential to provide capital for new destinations
Following the release of Thomas Cook Group Half Year Results 2019, Johanna-Bonhill Smith, Associate Analyst for Travel & Tourism at ... Read More
Huge earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, no tsunami threat to Hawaii
Powerful, magnitude 7.5 earthquake has rattled Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands today, U.S. Geological Survey said. There were no ... Read More
Failed project: South Africa’s economic & social decay worst for any non-war-torn country
Recent research from think tank Eunomix Business & Economics suggests that a much more sober view of South Africa is ... Read More
Ireland: Slowdown in growth for international arrivals from 2018 to 2022
Growth rates for Ireland and international arrivals have decreased significantly with the Compound Annual Growth Rates (CAGR) nearly half the ... Read More
Strong earthquake strikes Japan’s Kyushu, no tsunami warning issued
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake has shaken part of southwestern Japan but appeared to cause no damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency ... Read More
European Tourism: Positive start to 2019, but challenges lie ahead
According to the European Travel Commission's latest quarterly report, "European Tourism - Trends & Prospects 2019", Europe kicked off 2019 ... Read More
IATA: March passenger demand growth slows on later Easter holiday
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue ... Read More
Powerful earthquake rocks Papua-New Guinea, no tsunami warning issued so far
Powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck about 20 miles to the northwest of Bulolo, Papua-New Guinea on Monday. Bulolo is located ... Read More
Boeing’s second biggest customer turns its back on 737 MAX, goes to Airbus
Emirati state-owned low-cost airline Flydubai is negotiating potential purchases of new А320 Neo jets with European aerospace giant Airbus to ... Read More
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake jolts South Sandwich Islands region
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake rocked South Sandwich Islands region today. No tsunami warning issued. Preliminary Earthquake Report: Magnitude 6.0 Date-Time • ... Read More
Brexit has not deterred business travelers in the UK
UK’s 2018 Hotels Market Report shows that the UK regional capitals are performing strongly with overall room nights booked growing ... Read More
India’s Jet Airways halts all international and domestic operations
One of India's major airlines, Jet Airways, has announced it is temporarily halting flight operations on Wednesday after the carrier ... Read More
Brexit uncertainty, but LHR is doing well
Despite Brexit uncertainty, Heathrow remains a bright light for the UK, with the role we play in keeping people and ... Read More
Magnitude 6.8 Indonesia earthquake triggers tsunami alert
Strong magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck 63 miles offshore of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, 149 miles from Kendari City, South ... Read More
No tsunami threat after strong earthquake rocks South Sandwich Islands
Powerful magnitude of 6.5 earthquake has struck the South Atlantic Ocean near the South Sandwich Islands today. “Based on all ... Read More
IATA Report: Aviation continues to deliver solid
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February 2019 showing total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) ... Read More
Air freight demand still spiraling down
For the fourth consecutive month, global air freight performance has reported a negative year-on-year growth and the worst performance in ... Read More
Strong 6.3 earthquake strikes Vanuatu, no tsunami warning so far
A 6.3 magnitude quake struck 64 km east of Luganville on Espiritu Santo, the largest island in Vanuatu, on Wednesday, ... Read More
Air Canada suspends 2019 Financial Guidance over Boeing 737 MAX grounding
Air Canada announced today that, following Transport Canada's safety notice closing Canadian airspace to Boeing 737 MAX aircraft until further ... Read More
Brits rush to experience Europe ahead of Brexit Day
Uncertainty surrounding Brexit pushed British tourists to take in EU holiday hotspots before 29th March. While ticket bookings in much-loved ... Read More
ITB 2019 closing report: Robust and resilient
Uninterrupted growth at a high level: despite a slowdown in the world economy demand within the world’s travel industry remains ... Read More
Strong earthquake rocks Philippine Islands Region
Strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Philippine Islands Region , according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Preliminary Report: ... Read More
Air freight – worst performance in the last three years
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight ton ... Read More
IATA: 2019 starts on a positive note for passenger demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for January 2019 showing traffic (revenue passenger kilometers or ... Read More
WTTC: Travel & Tourism to drive post-Brexit recovery
Travel & Tourism can be a major growth sector for the UK after Brexit, according to new research from the ... Read More
No tsunami warning after strong earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands
Strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit south of the Kermadec Islands today. No tsunami is expected as a result of the quake. ... Read More
President Barack Obama announced as keynote speaker for WTTC Global Summit 2019
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced that the 44th President of the United States, President Barack Obama, will ... Read More
Can you be a student and a full-time traveller?
It would be worthwhile to clarify that life in travel is not a goal that is mandatory for all. In ... Read More