According to the latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, an estimated 54 million tourists crossed international borders in July 2021, down 67% from the same month in 2019, but the strongest results since April 2020. This compares to an estimated 34 million international arrivals recorded in July 2020, though well below the 164 […]
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As the tourism sector toddles to rise up, ‘Vaccine’ turns to be the mantra
21
Mar
Mar
Vaccine takes the centre stage of future plans of the still baffled and distressed tourism sector Many raise eyebrows citing ethical concerns. Whilst inoculation initiatives are in place in many regions, hope rises like a phoenix from the ashes of the shattered dreams of tourism. May be the first time in the history of an […]
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‘Get Shot for vaccination’ – Israel’s shot bar offers free drinks with the vaccine
25
Feb
Feb
An Israeli bar doubled as a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday, with free drinks given to those who got the shots. More than 43% percent of Israel’s 9 million population have received at least one dose of Pfizer Inc’s vaccine, the Health Ministry says. But officials worry that turnout may wane and hold back Israeli […]
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Unvaccinated travellers should not be discriminated against: WTTC
17
Jan
Jan
“WTTC wholeheartedly supports the testing on the departure of all travellers to ensure passengers can prove they are COVID-19 free and thus avoid the spread,” said Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO “It will take a significant amount of time to vaccinate the global population, particularly those in less advanced countries, or in different age […]
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Emirates SkyCargo transports first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for Dubai
27
Dec
Dec
Emirates SkyCargo has notched yet another milestone by flying in COVID-19 vaccines manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech to the UAE for the first time for the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). The vaccines were transported from Brussels on Emirates flight EK 182 on 22 December 2020, arriving at Dubai International Airport (DXB) at 22.15 local time. HH Sheikh […]