This week, we bring you a recap on the Top Ten (10) most important things in Uganda’s Tourism, the world of Aviation and Travel that have made rounds especially in this COVID-19 Era. As always, we will be giving you highlights that have made News rounds all through from start of the week till the End. Below are the highlights in precision.
01. Emirates Airline requires Covid-19 compulsory testing for some US Passengers – Recently, Emirates Airline released an updated list of those supposed to take Covid-19 tests before boarding. Among those regions affected are selected states in the US, meaning that as of Friday July 10th, some US citizens have more travel restrictions than others. While the world is keen to open up and welcome back foreign tourism, it’s evident that the process is not as simple as letting everyone in at once. The strategy must be measured with countries and their airlines, all taking different approaches. Though there is no one-size-fits-all procedure, COVID testing seems to be the way forward for high-risk areas. Read more via https://bit.ly/3fOJSwQ
02. What to Expect when using a Travel Advisor – Navigating travel in the future is going to take more than online research and a few clicks of the mouse. Just like you would not want to take on a court battle without an experienced attorney or try to diagnose yourself when you are suffering from an illness (a WebMD search can be cause for anxiety!) you shouldn’t plan travel without the assistance of an experienced, professional travel advisor. But, what can you expect, how do they work, and where do you find a good one?
Finding a good travel advisor may be as simple as asking for a referral from a neighbor, family member, or friend, just like you would if you needed a plumber or hair stylist. If a person travels enough, they will likely have a long-term relationship with their advisor and will be happy to refer you. Read more via https://bit.ly/3fyiQKa
03. Tourist Destination of the Week: Kibale Forest National Park – Kibale is the perfect place to experience the true diversity of wildlife and flora found in a tropical rainforest. The park contains the largest population of forest elephants found in Uganda but they are rarely sighted. Read more via https://bit.ly/2B7M5EN
04. Heathrow ready to host UK’s first COVID-19 airport testing trial – Heathrow Airport is gearing up to pilot a COVID-19 testing procedure, jointly developed by travel assistance firm Collinson and ground-handling company Swissport. The pilot, the first of its kind in the UK, will mean passengers can be checked for COVID-19 upon landing at Heathrow and know just hours later if they have tested positive for the virus. The ‘Test-on-Arrival’ procedure could provide a solution to those travelling from places that haven’t been included in the list of countries exempt from quarantine, that was published by the UK Government last week. The trial will only work if the Government also adds negative tests during the process to its list of exemptions. Read more via https://bit.ly/2ZzKAsn
05. Top 10 Hotels in the world – One is from Africa – Travel + Leisure, a New York-based travel magazine published the top 10 hotels in the world at the start of this week. Among the top 10 hotels in the world published features one African exquisite hotel. Travel + Leisure magazine always broadcasts series titled The World’s Best on a yearly basis. Read more via https://bit.ly/2ZA7RKA
06. Etihad Airways to offer pre-Flight home Coronavirus tests for Passengers – Etihad Airways is collaborating with Mediclinic Middle East to offer its UAE-based travellers Covid-19 PCR testing at their home prior to their travel. Some destinations may require a negative Covid-19 PCR test result before departure and Etihad has advised travellers to check for specific destination requirements. Read more via https://bit.ly/3fG8qbm
07. Why Passengers have lost interest in Flying even after relaxing on Lock downs – Passengers are being put off from flying over specific concerns including being in busy airports and sitting next to someone on a plane who might be infected by Covid-19. That is according to new research from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), showing the factors preventing people from booking air tickets. Read more via https://bit.ly/2WwNPiq
08. Qatar Executive to start selling private Jet time to customers – Qatar Executive on Tuesday revealed the launch of its Diamond Agreement. This new and exclusive service allows passengers to pre-purchase flight time at fixed-hourly rates on long-range and ultra-long-range private jets. The Doha-based outfit prides itself on delivering premium services. According to a press release released earlier yesterday, this new program is precisely tailored to individual customer needs and is designed to simplify private jet travel. Read more via https://bit.ly/3jeu5tq
09. Kenya resumes domestic air travel – The first domestic flight started with flights to Mombasa and Kisumu that took off this morning at an event flagged off by Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia. Read more via https://buff.ly/2C5xytT
10. U.S. Embassy Kampala releases Health Alert and repatriation flights info – In an update published 15th June 2020 on their official website, the US Embassy in Kampala, Uganda released a profile of anticipated repatriation flights to the public concerning foreigners intending to take on international repatriation flights from Entebbe international airport. Read more via https://buff.ly/3jaMqri
US Embassy building, Kampala-Uganda
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