Tourism experts explained Thomas Cook’s collapse

Thomas Cook’s collapse could have repercussions far beyond the 150,000 holidaymakers stranded abroad or the people who paid for travel through the company. Thomas Cook’s failure is more devastating because its founder, who was born in the 19th Century, pioneered package holidays by taking the first group abroad in 1855. There is an aid scheme to assist them. The law mandates that it be […]

The global tourism industry could shrink

Health officials and government agencies have advised the public not to board cruise ships or take long flights. Major Events such as conferences, tradeshows, and The Olympics were canceled or delayed. Many businesses in the tourism and travel industry may find themselves at risk. It’s like trying to predict the economic impact of a coronavirus without knowing the length of the course. A few […]

If Instagram makes you a bad tourist, here’s what to do

In recent years, there has been an increase in incidents that involve tourists at popular destinations. The reports of a defacing at the Colosseum, Rome, show how behavior has changed even in places where there were rarely problems before. What is behind these horrendous crimes? My research indicates that social media is one answer. Instagram and TikTok make it simple to discover “hidden gems” […]

The vaccine is a game changer for international travel

The UK government has announced that it will start rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine next week after a review by the drug regulator. Other countries will likely follow suit soon and authorize the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccination, as well as other candidates. The Therapeutic Goods Administration in Australia says that it is still evaluating Pfizer/BioNTech’s data. Since the beginning of the pandemic, COVID has […]

The police bill criminalizes Gypsy and Traveller Families

The controversial policing legislation currently making its way through the UK Parliament has caused controversy due to its draconian plans for expanding police powers and curbing protests. With the criminalization of trespass, this bill will have a negative impact on Gypsy families and Travellers. Part four of the bill, in its current form, changes the act of trespassing to a criminal offense […]

Post-pandemic travel trends: what we’ll see once the world opens again

Travel agency advertisements have increased in frequency recently despite the fact that significant restrictions remain. According to the report, bookings for holidays have once again risen as people are looking beyond the lockdowns. COVID-19 will affect travel for a long time to come. This could include measures such as requiring people to be vaccinated. It is feared that those without the […]

Australians do not have a “right” to travel

At any one time, about a million people are working and living overseas. In 2019, a record 11.3 million Australians went on short-term travel, which is double the number of ten years ago. COVID-19, however, has changed the way we travel and live overseas. Will we be able to travel as easily and freely again? You may not have all the rights you thought […]

Closure of the Canada-U.S. Border and other travel restrictions

The Canadian response to restricting entry to the country for non-citizens changed quickly since the COVID-19 outbreak. Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister, announced that the border between Canada and the United States would be closed to “non essential travel” while still allowing medical supplies, food, and goods to pass. Trudeau announced two days ago that Canada would only allow Americans to […]