Point of View: New ‘Tico variant’ of the coronavirus confirmed in the southern zone of Costa Rica
This variant is neither more contagious nor more aggressive than the previous omicron, its genetics are simply different
It’s official: Cuba wants more Cambodian tourists
A few days ago, the Cuban Embassy in Phnom Penh organized a gathering with the local travel association, presenting Cuba as a destination of choice for travelers from Cambodia
TTC Special: Tourism: Young people preparing to take command
The First World Youth Summit on Tourism, convened by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), for Sorrento, Italy from June 27 to July 3 last attracted some 150 young people between the ages of 12 and 18 and belonging to 60 countries
Dominican Republic will not require PCR tests from Canadians after reopening of flights
With scheduled flights resuming to major destinations such as Punta Cana and Puerto Plata, the following Covid-19 protocols apply Random temperature checks and breath tests administered at the airport
US opens doors to fully vaccinated visitors from November
The lifting of blanket restrictions on travel to the US from certain countries will come as welcome news to thousands of foreign nationals with families in the United States
Point of View: The world meets to re-imagine urban tourism
Urban tourism has been among the hardest hit parts of the sector and may be the last to recover
It’s official: Cuba recognize, regulate cryptocurrency
The announcement comes as the popularity of cryptocurrency has grown in Cuba among some technologically savvy groups, as it has become increasingly difficult to send and use US dollars on the island
TTC Special: Jamaica and Grenada could stop at a British red light
According to British publication Sky News for the mentioned two Caribbean destinations have worsened in terms of the increase in infections
Sustainable tourism development in the sights of the Caribbean Tourism Organization
The CTO has identified community-based tourism as a regional tourism development strategy that supports entrepreneurship and local prosperity, while creating unique experiences and product offers for visitors
Caribbean tourism performance scores high marks despite the pandemic
Despite daunting challenges presented over the past 18 months by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caribbean tourism and hospitality industry recorded many significant successes