Archive for the ‘Travel Safety/Health’ Category
What Coastal Tourism Accommodation Providers can Learn from Japan’s Earthquake and Tsunami
By David Beirman, eTN | March, 2011 (eTN) – At the very moment Japan was experiencing the most powerful earthquake in its modern history and tsunamis were inundating large swathes of the NE coast of Honshu, I was the final speaker addressing a local government tourism conference in Sydney and warning the 120 delegates, including [...]
March 14, 2011
Posted in: Travel Safety/Health
Access America Customers in Egypt
At Access America, helping customers who are impacted by major global events like the civil unrest in Egypt is a top priority. As soon as they learned of the events unfolding in Cairo, the Travel Assistance Department began contacting the 195 customers who were scheduled to be in Egypt. Their goal was to determine who [...]
February 10, 2011
Posted in: Travel Safety/Health
Fit For Travel But What About Mental Health?
Toronto, ON – Travel is enjoyable, but there is no doubt that it can be stressful. Now travelers can find peace of mind with IAMAT’s new series on travel and mental health. IAMAT (International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers) just released its ‘My Peace of Mind Travel and Mental Health ‘ guides to promote better [...]
January 25, 2011
Posted in: Travel Safety/Health
Accessible Tourism is in Need of a Major Boost
There are a lot of people with disabilities around the globe and while many long to travel and explore, the provided services worldwide are not sufficient for them. Experts are raising the issue in the hope of improving the chances for disabled tourists to have a better traveling experience.
January 24, 2011
Posted in: Travel Safety/Health
Traveling in an airplane can be made much more comfortable
Traveling in an airplane no longer has to be painful or uncomfortable. According to Esther Gokhale, creator of the renowned Gokhale Method for pain-free living and author of 8 Steps to a Pain Free Back, while all airplane seats has a curvature that forces the spine into an uncomfortable C-shape, there are steps one can [...]
May 27, 2010
Posted in: Travel Safety/Health
DOCUMENT LOSS, THEFT OR DAMAGE – Be prepared when you travel with Access My ID
When you have lost or misplaced important documents, whether while traveling or at home, AccessMyID.com is your backup! In case of an incident occurring, there is a simple and immediate remedy. You can upload and securely store vital travel documents, Personal and Medical Profiles online. Stored documents provide indisputable Embassy or bank ID. AccessMyId.com is [...]
March 15, 2010
Posted in: Travel Safety/Health
DOCUMENT LOSS, THEFT OR DAMAGE – Be prepared when you travel
AccessMyID.com is your backup! In case of an incident occurring, there is a simple and immediate remedy. You can upload and securely store vital travel documents, Personal and Medical Profiles online. Stored documents provide indisputable Embassy or bank ID. AccessMyId.com is safer, more secure and more comprehensive than storing documents in your email.
February 19, 2010
Posted in: Travel Industry Info, Travel Safety/Health
Live The Deal – New Travel and Tourism Climate Initiative Launched in Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark/ Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates/Madrid, Spain 16 December – “Live the Deal”, an innovative, global campaign to help travel companies and destinations respond to Climate Change, reduce their carbon footprint and move to the Green Economy, was launched this week during the Copenhagen Climate Summit.
December 16, 2009
Posted in: Travel Safety/Health
The travel and tourism industry sets the standard on climate change
Travel and tourism is one of the largest industries in the world, providing a strong impetus to global economic development. In 2009, the travel and tourism economy is expected to account for 9.3 percent of the global GDP and to generate over 210 million jobs, or 7.4 percent of global employment. In 2008, 922 million [...]
December 14, 2009
Posted in: Travel Safety/Health
Big trips can leave small footprints – Your holiday choice can make a difference, especially if you think of biking
Vancouver, B.C. – Everyone can be a responsible traveller without compromising the quality of their vacation. BikeHike Adventures invites those who are passionately curious about the world to explore exotic destinations while being mindful of the environmental impact.
December 7, 2009
Posted in: Travel Safety/Health