If you’re thinking of traveling sometime soon, you might want to make sure you’ve had your booster shot.
The Washington Post reports that several destinations, including France and the county of Maui in Hawaii, are requiring record of a booster for folks who want to gather in public places.
USA Today says not having a booster could mean additional entry requirements or being denied access to venues or the country itself. The newspaper also noted that “more countries could move toward booster requirements to curb the spread of the COVID.”
BLACK HISTORY BOOST FOR NOVA SCOTIA?
A story at signalhfx.ca says Halifax resident René Boudreau wants Nova Scotia to be a hotspot for Black tourism.
Boudreau is the CEO and founder of Elevate and Explore Black Nova Scotia, a business dedicated to highlighting the culture, history, and heritage of the province’s Black community in order to bring Black travellers from around the world to the province.
“My hope would be that people from all backgrounds are able to learn more about the history and experience of Black people here in Nova Scotia,” Boudreau told signhalhfx.ca.
What a great idea. Nova Scotia in general, and Halifax in particular, have a strong, vibrant Black history. Promoting that history and culture is a great idea.
NEW GUY AT TRAVEL ALBERTA
On a personal note, I’m thrilled to see an old friend, Jon Mamela, take on a big job with Travel Alberta. A former executive with Destination Toronto and Destination Canada, Jon will join Travel Alberta as Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, leading tourism and destination development, effective March 14, 2022.
