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Trip.com reveals European's wish lists of destinations this Christmas with long-haul and short-haul travel seeing vitality among travellers
SINGAPORE, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An analysis of Trip.com travel data reveals the wish list of destinations this Christmas, chosen by European users of the global travel platform. London was the most searched for place by European Trip.com...

Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Travel to London, Rome, Vatican City, Paris, Berlin, and Prague
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel December 5-11 to the United Kingdom, Italy, Vatican City, France, Germany, and the Czech Republic to further strengthen our bilateral relationships, deepen our unified support for Ukraine,...

Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Carstens Travel to Vatican City
Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens will travel to Vatican City from September 14-17. During his trip, Special Envoy Carstens will engage with Holy See officials and stakeholders on matters related to the prevention and...

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Supports Residential School Survivors Seeking an Apology at the Vatican
OTTAWA, ON, CANADA, March 28, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to support the Canadian Residential School Survivors who are at the Vatican in Rome to seek an apology from the Catholic Church. The LHF...

Passenger form no longer required from a number of travellers
LITHUANIA, February 21 - Please note that arrivals from the countries of the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco, the...

Italy Travel & Tourism Market 2017–By Identifying the Key Market Segments Poised for Strong Growth in Future 2021
PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, February 10, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WiseGuyReports published new report, titled “Italy - Travel & Tourism” SUMMARY Italy exhibits a strong tourism position in terms of the number of domestic trips and international...

Italy Travel & Tourism Market 2017 -Develop Market-Entry and Market Expansion Strategies 2021
PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, February 2, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WiseGuyReports published new report, titled “Italy - Travel & Tourism” SUMMARY Italy exhibits a strong tourism position in terms of the number of domestic trips and international...

Advice against travel due to COVID-19 pandemic extended to 15 October
SWEDEN, August 26 - The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has decided to extend its advice against non-essential travel to most countries until 15 October. The pandemic is not over and the situation around the world is still uncertain and highly...

Amendments to the entry ban for people travelling to Sweden from certain countries outside the EU/EEA
SWEDEN, September 17 - Press release from Ministry of Justice Published 17 September 2021 The Government has adopted amendments to the temporary ban on entry into Sweden. The amendments primarily mean that people who can present a vaccine...

Advice against travel due to COVID-19 pandemic extended to 1 September, but with additional exemptions
SWEDEN, June 24 - The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has decided to extend its advice against non-essential travel to most countries until 1 September. At the same time, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs is lifting the advice against travel to...

Changes in border crossing, aid for tourism, donation of vaccine to the Czech Republic
SLOVENIA, June 11 - It is stipulated that for foreign air traffic within the EU and the Schengen Area, border crossings are also possible outside the three checkpoints designated for international air traffic (Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport,...

Pool Boy's Arrival Forces Author's RACY Book Off in a New Direction: to The Vatican to 'Get Banned'
Pool Boy's Surprise Arrival Re-purposes Author's "Ban My Book" Pitch to Liberty University, Author Now Sends it on Angel's Wings to The Vatican for Banning ROME, ITALY, August 27, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a wilder-than-fiction,...

S. Korea’s President Seeks Pope Leo Visit to N. Korea for Peace
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday expressed hopes that Pope Leo XIV would make an unprecedented visit to North Korea, framing it as a powerful symbol for peace across the Korean Peninsula, according to media. The appeal came...

Coronavirus - Tunisia: Lifting of travel restrictions - Council reviews the list of third countries
Download logo Following a review under the recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU, the Council updated the list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted. As...

Northrop & Johnson Partners with EMBARK Beyond to Create Unparalleled Luxury Travel Experiences
Northrop & Johnson and EMBARK Beyond announce a new partnership to elevate the five-star experience of chartering luxury yachts around the globe. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Northrop & Johnson...

João Lourenço visits Vatican
Luanda, ANGOLA, November 10 - The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, travels Monday morning to the Vatican State, for an official visit, at the invitation of Pope Francis., According to a press release from the Civil Office of the...

Angolan ambassador accredited to Vatican
Vatican, ANGOLA, September 10 - Pope Francis accredited last Friday in Vatican city, the new ambassador of Angola, Paulino Baptista, to the Holy See., After the delivery of the credentials, the holy priest held a private meeting with Angolan...

Prime Minister announces Canadian delegation to the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis
CANADA, April 23 - The Prime Minister, Mark Carney, today announced that Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will travel to Vatican City on April 25, 2025, to attend the funeral of...

AMMWEC Mourns the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, A Champion of Interfaith Dialogue
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women's Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) expresses profound sorrow at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age...

What to Eat and Where to Eat on Your Royal Holiday Vacation Club Visit in Rome
Rome, Italy, June 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monterrey N.L., Mexico: Rome, Italy’s historic and illustrious capital, has many incredible qualities. From the breathtaking scale of the still-standing Roman Colosseum to the beauty of the Sistine...