Travel Experts, one of the leading Host Agencies, with a focus on luxury travel, has been helping to support its affiliated independent consultants over the past year with an assortment of programs that have allowed them to survive the extreme economic downturn resulting from the prolonged pandemic. “As we are now seeing the light at …
South African Tourism reminds the travel trade that South Africa is open to all international leisure and business travelers from all over the globe with all travelers coming into the country needing to supply a negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) COVID test not older than 72 hours from the date of departure from their country. …
Japan’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent years, and demand remains high despite the inability to visit as a tourist currently. Interest is largely focused on the two most popular cities of Japan – Kyoto and Tokyo. While these iconic destinations warrant the attention, and should be included on visitor’s itineraries, Japan has so much more …
From March 18, everyone who can provide proof of a certified vaccination will be allowed to travel to Iceland without being subject to PCR testing and quarantine. Visitors who can provide valid evidence of prior infection are also exempt from border measures. This exemption will apply to citizens outside the Schengen area, including the UK …
Join MT Sobek co-founder Richard Bangs to make history at the UNESCO-listed Okavango Delta in their first-ever safari to Angola June 17-25, 2021. Explore the rich biodiversity of Africa’s iconic wetlands and crucial waterways by boat, with over 1,000 plant species, 480 bird species and 130 mammal species, including the world’s largest elephant population. Take …
In light of such a tumultuous year, Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba has been recognized by Travel + Leisure, one of the largest and most trusted travel media brands in the United States, as one of the 500 best hotels in the world, as voted by the magazine’s discerning readers. The March 2021 issue of Travel + …
The list of missed milestones in 2020 is long and has touched everyone in some way. Fortunately for travelers who missed the eclipse in Chile in December 2020, there is a rare opportunity to not only have a mulligan, but to make it even more special than the original. Award-winning tour operator Classic Journeys has …
A new e-learning platform for future Swiss public transport experts has been announced. In it’s Welcome aboard! message, Swiss Travel System share that characters Heidi and Peter take trade specialists on a virtual learning journey through Swiss public transport. In the process, agents can broaden their knowledge in an entertaining way and ac-quire essential public …
The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) has launched the USTOA Bucket List Travel Bracket Sweepstakes for consumers to vote on the most inspiring experiences in destinations around the globe. Participants will be entered to win a vacation for two, valued up to $10,000, to the destination that champions the bracket with a USTOA tour …
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 84% have travel plans in the next six months, the highest level since the early days of the pandemic a year ago. This is the third consecutive wave showing over 80% for this key metric. And the percentage of travelers who say that the …