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Hospitality trends 2023 – the future ahead
1. Exchange rates affecting travel and tourism
As of December 2022, the U.S. dollar is at a favorable exchange rate
against many other currencies, making inte… read more
National Geographic Expeditions unveils 2024 tours and cruises
National Geographic Expeditions has unveiled its 2024 lineup of guided land tours and river cruises.
Among those offerings by the Disney-owned operator are signature land tours to Egypt, Palau and India.
The company also plans to offer 27 itineraries as part of its private expedition series, including tours in Sicily, Africa a… read more
How to maintain a balance between remote work and traveling
The best part of remote work is that it allows you to work from anywhere across the globe. Remote work need not always necessarily involve working from home. It gives you the freedom to work even while traveling. However, to avoid compromising with work while traveling, it is crucial to maintain a balance between remote work and traveling. Here … read more
Does a business’s name really have an impact on the travel industry
Businesses in the travel industry have seen a lot of ups and downs since 2020. The global agenda from the World Economic Forum reveals that 2022 saw a major jump in tourism because of a desire to recover from lockdowns, but it still pales in comparison to the $4.5 trillion GDP loss in 2020 at the height of the pandemic.
During this cycle, … read more
Rising demand for ferries from Europe to Northern Africa
Since the Coronavirus is making a lesser impact on society, more bookings are being made for the ferries heading south to Northern Africa from European countries: Spain, France, and Italy. Before the pandemic started there were only 23 ferry connections active. At this time there are in total 29 ferries active towards Morocco, Tunisia, and Alger… read more
IATA statement on imposition of travel restrictions for travelers from China
“Several countries are introducing COVID-19 testing and other measures for travelers from China, even though the virus is already circulating widely within their borders. It is extremely disappointing to see this knee-jerk reinstatement of measures that have proven ineffective over the last three years.
Research undertaken around the arriv… read more
Digital nomad visa
Are you an entrepreneur, freelance worker, or digital nomad looking to explore the world while still pursuing your career? A digital nomad visa may be just what you need! A nomad visa is a new type of freelance visa that allows individuals to travel and work remotely in different countries around the world. Unlike traditional visas, a digital no… read more
Bringing gaming on your travels
Back in the day, it was hard to unite travel and gaming. Luckily, the world has changed and today it’s no biggie to bring your favorite games with you when you’re traveling. But there are some things to consider, so you can play smoothly and safely on the go.
When you love to play games as your favorite leisure activity, it can be h… read more
2022 Africa Visa Openness Index shows improvement in visa policies across continent
The 2022 Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI) report shows African countries making progress in their freedom of travel policies, most of which had been severely curtailed by the Covid-19 crisis.
The annual publication, prepared by the African Development Bank Group in collaboration with the African Union Commission, is … read more
Global travel & tourism deal activity down by 3% YoY during January to November 2022, finds GlobalDa
A total of 912 deals* were announced in global travel and tourism sector during January to November 2022, which is a decline of 3% over the 940 deals announced during the same period in the previous year, finds GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “A decline in deal activit… read more
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