The Jordanian military said Thursday that troops have killed 27 suspected smugglers attempting to enter the country from neighbouring Syria. The report on the army’s website said that it had thwarted several suspected attempts to smuggle drugs into Jordan from Syria, and that large quantities of narcotics were seized in […]
Day: January 28, 2022
TORONTO — The year 2022 hasn’t exactly started off on solid ground, with major airlines and tour operators being forced to temporarily suspend select destinations and reduce flights due to low passenger demand and ongoing travel restrictions. But there are still certain destinations that continue to sell well for travel […]
CALGARY — Travel agents can now book Swoop flights as part of a WestJet Vacations package. Available to book exclusively through travel trade partners via Soft Voyage and SIREV/REVNET, the addition of Swoop to WestJet Vacations packages brings more choice, affordability and flight options in primary and secondary markets for […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — CLIA’s newly released 2022 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook report offers a detailed overview of the cruise industry at a critical point in the pandemic. With the majority of CLIA member cruise lines now back in service, the sector is poised to start recouping losses incurred […]
TORONTO — Visit Baja California Sur is inviting agents to learn more about the beautiful destination of Loreto with a new webinar. Taking place Wed. Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. EST, the Baja Sur webinar will feature Jesús Ordóñez, Managing Director of Visit Baja California Sur. “Let us transport you Loreto, a paradisiacal destination ideal for […]
Staffers have accused the top director of the World Health Organization in the Western Pacific of racist, unethical and abusive behavior that has undermined the U.N. health agency’s efforts to curb the coronavirus pandemic. The allegations were laid out in an internal complaint filed in October and in an email […]
TORONTO — Visit Britain is cheering the destination’s soon-to-reopen status with updates about protocols that will pave the way for increased travel to the UK. As announced earlier this week, effective Feb. 11, 2022 all testing measures for eligible fully vaccinated travellers arriving in the UK will be removed. Only a Passenger Locator […]
NASSAU — The reimagined Sandals Royal Bahamian has reopened following a US$55 million renovation. The top-level overhaul is the first of a series of milestones in this commemorative 40th anniversary year for the Sandals Resorts brand, says Sandals Resorts Executive Chairman Adam Stewart. The reimagined Sandals Royal Bahamian The reopening […]
