The Grim and the Good…
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(The Grim)
Joe Cusmano
Joe Cusmano is the Editor of Stray Nomad. Having spent 30 years in the airline's industry and having lived in 8 countries and 5 continents he is a true stray nomad and a jet fuel junkie who loves travel. He is a coffee and shopping addict and a lover of modern art.
The Grim and the Good…
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The Airline trade body IATA has lowered its expectations for global passenger traffic this year amid to reach a stable level in the recovery...
Abu Dhabi to Monitor Visitors with Electronic Bracelets
The United Arab Emirates has been among the most cautious in reopening tourism, but also among the first to do so, at least for...
THE BUBBLE THAT BURST WILL HAPPEN ON 16 OCTOBER WITH A CATCH…
The Trans-Tasman Travel Bubble will commence on 16 October with a catch……in fact the bubble will be only good for kiwi’s coming to Australia...
It is not just the airlines that need to keep travellers’ safe airports also have a key role to play. As domestic borders are...
Vaccine Key to Airline Recovery
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This past week I was privileged to be one of the panelists among a list of respected industry professionals in a webinar to talk...
THAILAND REOPENING FOR LONG-STAY TOURISTS ONLY
Thailand, one of Asia’s most tourism-dependent nations is looking to bring visitors back with new 90-day special visitor visas, which can be extended up...
Redesigning Airports in the Age of Coronavirus
An audience that is both captive and often affluent has made airport commercial square footage some of the most lucrative in the world,” the...
More countries ease travel restrictions…
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Just over half of destinations worldwide (53%) have now started easing travel restrictions introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, with strict local containment...
This website helps you track Covid-19 travel restrictions
A new tool to check countries COVID entry requirements and restrictions prior to travel has entered the market to help travellers better plan their...
Oman Air–Qantas Partnership: Elevating Airline Loyalty and Middle East Travel for Australians 
Riyadh Air Takes Flight: Inaugural London Route and Launch of Innovative Sfeer Loyalty Program Mark a New Era in Saudi Aviation 
Sapphire Princess Sets Sail Refreshed: Two New Dining Venues Debut Ahead of Global Itineraries 
Dream Cruises Unveils New 2026–27 Southeast Asia Voyages—with More Flexibility Than Ever 