Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell vowed to fight inflation in testimony on Tuesday before U.S. lawmakers who are expected to focus on the recent surge in prices as they consider him for a second term as head of the central bank. In opening testimony to the Senate Banking Committee, Powell […]
Day: January 12, 2022
TORONTO — The year 2022 has kicked off with yet another round of headaches for travel agents, after airlines and tour operators were forced to cancel some flights and temporarily suspend some sun destinations in the wake of omicron, the Level 3 advisory and decreased demand. While every cancellation poses challenges […]
Afghanistan‘s ambassador to China, Javid Ahmad Qaem, left his post earlier in January after months without pay from Kabul, following the Taliban’s seizure of power, he said on Twitter. In a handover letter dated Jan 1, also posted on Twitter, Qaem said that many diplomats at the embassy had already […]
MIAMI — NCL’s newest ship, Norwegian Viva, is set to launch in June 2023 with Mediterranean sailings from four European homeports. The brand new ship is the next vessel in NCL’s Prima Class. The four homeports are: Lisbon, Venice (Trieste), Rome (Civitavecchia) and Athens (Piraeus). Med sailings will operate June […]
MONTREAL — With Club Med’s latest sale clients can save 45% off all-inclusive spring and summer escapes, plus perks, at top resorts throughout Mexico, Florida, the Caribbean and Canada. The booking window for ‘Your Vacation Your Way’ runs through Feb. 23 for select travel dates through Aug. 26. Club Med […]
The Hong Kong government is expanding its use of a long-dormant sedition law in what some lawyers and democracy advocates say is intensifying a squeeze on press freedom. Evidence of the renewed reliance on the sedition legislation came in late December when China-ruled Hong Kong targeted two media outlets. On […]
TORONTO — The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has announced the third round of winners in its gift card giveaway. The JNTO launched the travel agent incentive in October 2021 as part of its Japan Travel Specialist Online Certification Program. Agents are invited to deepen their knowledge of Japan and […]