Global Travel News
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Phuket Hotels Association Launches COVID-READY Certification with Hotel Resilient
Phuket, Thailand, June 16, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / New internationally recognised certification – a first in Thailand – to provide assessment, guidance and support to Phuket hotels as they prepare…
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Paradigm Shift in Core Competencies for Post-Covid-19 Recovery
Consequences in hiring and leadership in tourism, travel, hospitality and related industries – by Richard Adam, Chief Executive OPTIMIST, NED Board Member, Strategist, Intl. Developer (Destination, Resort, Real Estate). First…
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WTTC Welcomes Beginning of Travel Recovery Across Europe
London, Great Britain, June 15, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / WTTC welcomes the beginning of the recovery of travel across Europe. Gloria Guevara, WTTC President and CEO, said: “WTTC welcomes the…
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Your Input Needed: Please Respond to the Pulse of the Travel Advisor Market Survey
(Oleksandr Hruts/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images) Photo by Oleksandr Hruts/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images Travel Agent wants to know how travel advisors are faring during these challenging times. Please take a moment…
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Abu Dhabi Sets Guidelines for Cultural Sites to Reopen
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has issued strict health and safety guidelines and precautionary measures in preparation for the reopening of a number…
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ASTA’s Global Convention Goes Virtual, Renamed Global Live
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) announced that its annual Global Convention, originally set to take place in Washington, D.C. on August 25–28, 2020, is being transitioned into an…
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Viking Celebrates Float Out of the New Viking Venus
Late last week, Viking Cruises celebrated the float out of its seventh, 930-passenger, oceangoing ship, the 47,800-ton Viking Venus at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The event marked a construction milestone and was the first time that the…
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Perillo’s Learning Journeys Debuts 2020-21 North America Portfolio
With a new collection of North America programs, Perillo’s Learning Journeys and Groups wants to offer families and small groups the opportunity to travel confidently, while discovering destinations and experiences…
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Holland America Extends Pause, Cancels More Cruises
With travel and port restrictions continuing for the near future due to global health concerns, Holland America Line extended its pause of cruise operations and cancelled more departures from the port of Vancouver,…
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UAE is Ready to Open its Borders to the World
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 15, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / According to UAE Authorities the country is preparing for a full reopening after months of shutdown, Dubai Tourism has made…