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Hotel.school and AJL Atelier launch collection of virtual micro-courses for the Vacation and Short-Term Rental sectors

December 9, 2020 / Travel

Hotel.school is proud to partner with AJL Atelier to develop and deliver virtual micro-courses that aim to develop specific skills and elevate the professionalism in the Vacation and Short-Term rental sectors. (YorkPedia Editorial):- Lausanne, Dec 8, 2020 (Issuewire.com) – Hotel.school is proud to partner with AJL Atelier to develop and deliver virtual micro-courses that aim to develop specific skills and elevate the professionalism in the Vacation and Short-Term rental sectors. AJL Atelier is considered one of the most experienced advisory firms servicing the global private accommodation and short-term rental industry providing consultancy,…

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6×7 Networks and Communications Authority of Kenya announce type approval to import 8tbps/second internet routers

November 21, 2020 / Wireless

(YorkPedia Editorial):- Nairobi, Nov 21, 2020 (Issuewire.com) – 6×7 Networks, the world’s only fully encrypted Global Telecommunications Carrier, announced today that they have received exclusive type approval from the Communications Authority of Kenya (“The Authority”). The result of a yearlong test and demonstration phase, The Authority has granted 6×7 permission and approval to import and operate internet core routers capable of over 8tbps. (8 Terrabits per second) This new PoP furthers 6×7’s goal of providing businesses and networks in the global sphere with additional connectivity options, enabling greater bandwidth and reduced…

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Award-Winning Luxury Hotel Site Gets Vaccine Booster

November 16, 2020 / Travel

(YorkPedia Editorial):- Coral Gables, Nov 16, 2020 (Issuewire.com) – Greg Guiteras, CEO of the travel management company, Lorraine Travel, a full-service travel agency since 1948, and WhataHotel!, an award-winning website featuring luxury hotels with exclusive perks as well as Cabinmate app that helps solo travelers find roommates, has watched the decline in travel throughout 2020. The Covid-19 virus put a halt on leisure travel and decimated corporate travel. But with the recent promising news of a safe vaccine, bookings for travel in 2021 are suddenly pouring in. At WhataHotel!, we had noticed a…

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Increase Donations to Conversation Efforts or See Africa’s Wildlife Suffer, Insiders Warn

November 2, 2020 / Travel

(YorkPedia Editorial):- London, Nov 2, 2020 (Issuewire.com) – Struggling economies across Africa are seeing a rise in poaching as other sources of income fail, threatening wildlife populations. Without money pouring into the region from foreign visitors, conservation efforts are being stripped of their ability to support wildlife. Map Ives, of Rhino Conservation Botswana, spoke to the DailyMail, stating: “Donations are drying up and that means reduced anti-poaching patrols. We’ve lost six rhino shot by poachers since the pandemic.” James Speyer, representative of Xplore Our Planet, an online content platform for wildlife news and…

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Health crisis hits the hospitality industry in Mexico: Jorge Leal Kirchbach

October 28, 2020 / Travel

Jorge Leal Kirchbach holds a Ph.D in Economics from The London School of Economics and Political Science, besides been an entrepreneur & academic on the global tourism sector and CEO at a real state investment trust (REIT’s) Fibra Kapital. (YorkPedia Editorial):- Distrito Federal, Oct 28, 2020 (Issuewire.com) – The severe health crisis that affects Mexico began to hit the hospitality industry in the country, and in Quintana Roo emblematic 5 and 4 Star Gran Turismo hotels have already been put up for sale, as well as cabins and residences in front of…

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Mexico Grand Hotels Certified For Safe Travel 2020

October 23, 2020 / Travel

(YorkPedia Editorial):- Baja California Sur, Oct 23, 2020 (Issuewire.com) – With a global pandemic impacting travel, it’s reassuring to know your vacation destination is certified as safe when you’re ready to plan your next holiday. The Mexico Grand Hotels locations in Los Cabos, Mexico, are among those safe locations, as they have been certified by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) under its Safe Travels protocols. The WTTC has worked with its members, governments, health experts, and other industry associations to provide effective protocols and action plans for recovery efforts for…

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Eclipse Air Charter expands into Europe following rise in demand for private jet travel amid COVID-19

October 6, 2020 / Travel

(YorkPedia Editorial):- London, Oct 6, 2020 (Issuewire.com) – On-demand, private aircraft charter service Eclipse Air Charter (Eclipse) is opening a new international headquarters in Mayfair, London this fall, having successfully navigated the complex COVID-19 business landscape. By leveraging a network of aircraft worldwide, Eclipse offers access to a wide range of private jet charter options, backed by simple pay-as-you-go service with no long-term commitment, initial outlay, membership fee or management charges. Eclipse Air Charter’s Managing Director Yasmin Alam (right) and Director of Charter Sales Lily Karapetyan (left). The expansion, which will double Eclipse’s team of…

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BREAKING: United Pilots Poised To Reject Concessionary Contract Agreement.

September 21, 2020 / Travel

(YorkPedia Editorial):- Chicago, Sep 21, 2020 (Issuewire.com) – Today a grassroots group of United Airlines pilots launched a new website http://UnitedContract.org as a repository for information countering the pilot union’s promotion of the concessionary “Pandemic Relief” Tentative Contractual Agreement (TA). What began as a simple mandate from the over 12,000 active United pilots to explore potential ways to prevent furloughing 2000 most junior, has morphed into a $1.3 Billion, a two-year pilot-funded concessionary scheme which may only delay furloughs until June 2021. The pilots are facing a near 50% wage reduction in…

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Arabian Horizon now Offers FREE UK – Europe Evaluation amid Covid-19

September 14, 2020 / Travel

(YorkPedia Editorial):- Dubai, Sep 14, 2020 (Issuewire.com) – Get ready to travel to your dream country in Europe and the UK once the COVID-19 curve flattens. Get a free assessment and document verification with AH. Arabian Horizon is one of the leading immigration consultants for Europe and the UK, dedicated to helping individuals and companies achieve their immigration dream. AH recently announced to be providing free assessment for clients wishing to travel to Portugal, Poland, Spain, Austria, and the United Kingdom so that they can start the immigration process as soon as…

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Iceland Whale Watching Popularity Spells End of Domestic Whaling Industry

August 7, 2020 / unknown

Whale watching paves the way for the death of Iceland’s whaling industry as the country records another year of zero slaughters. (YorkPedia Editorial):- London, Aug 6, 2020 (Issuewire.com) – Iceland, one of three holdout nations that continues to legally allow commercial whaling, is set for its second slaughter-free year. Despite the Icelandic government permitting the slaughter of up to 2000 animals between now and 2023, the death toll for the country’s latest whaling quota remains at zero. Both of the whaling businesses present within the country have kept their boats docked for…