Global Travel News
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WTTC Calls Governments to Implement Comprehensive Airport Testing Facilities
London, United Kingdom, August 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO said “WTTC is calling upon Governments around the world to begin a substantial programme of…
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UNWTO, ONCE Foundation and ENAT Call for The Reopening of Tourism Destinations
Madrid, Spain, August 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is calling on destinations to recognize the needs of travellers with disabilities or specific access requirements as…
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PATA Joins Global Tourism Plastic Initiative to Take on Plastic Pollution
Bangkok, Thailand, August 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has today become a signatory of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, led by the United Nations…
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Mekong Tourism Announces Virtual Destination Mekong Summit
Bangkok, Thailand, August 5, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / In the afternoon of Tuesday, August 25th , the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office is hosting a half-day Virtual Destination Mekong Summit, organized…
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Capella Bangkok Opens for Reservations Ahead of October 1st Launch
Bangkok, Thailand, August 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Capella Bangkok is now accepting reservations for stays from October 1st 2020. The highly anticipated opening is Capella Hotels and Resorts’ first…
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“Vintage”-Themed Utah Campsite, Yonder, to Open September 1
Yonder, a “reimagined outdoor lodging and camping experience” in southern Utah, is opening late summer 2020 with 10 custom Airstreams, 22 modern cabins and 67 RV camping sites. Located along Highway…
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CLIA Ocean-Going Members to Suspend U.S. Operations Through October 31
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced on Wednesday that its ocean-going cruise line members have agreed to voluntarily suspend U.S. cruise operations until at least October 31, 2020. “Despite the…
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UnCruise Adventures Suspends 2020 Alaska Season After Guest Tests Positive
Just a few days after restarting Alaska cruising, UnCruise Adventures is suspending all future 2020 Alaska sailings. In a statement posted on its website, the small-ship cruise line said that…
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Marketing Tourism to Chinese in Europe
Conference Dates August 26, 2020 – 2pm London (3pm CET, 4pm EET) While long-haul travel from China is still on hold, there are around 2 million Chinese already living in…
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Destination readiness
Conference Dates August 5, 2020 – 9:30am EST The 4 panelists are CEOs of the following institutions: – Kenya Airways – Kenya Airports Authority – Kenya Assoc. of Hotelkeepers and Caterers – Kenya Associ.…