Global Travel News
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How tourist destinations can rebuild after coronavirus
Tourism has virtually stopped thanks to the COVID-19 lockdowns. This is hitting many cities hard – see this report about New York galleries and museums losing millions of dollars, for example. Many…
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Carnival Corp. Posts $4.4 Billion 2Q Loss, Growing 2021 Bookings
Revealing the serious financial effects of the pandemic, Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company, reported a net loss of $4.4 billion U.S. GAAP net loss for the second quarter ended…
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Shangri-La Hotels Welcome Guests Back with Enhanced Hygiene Protocols
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, June 18, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Shangri-La Group announced today that it is introducing the “Shangri-La Cares” commitment which elevates its already rigorous hygiene and…
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IATA: Criteria for COVID-19 Testing in the Air Travel Process
Geneva, Switzerland, June 18, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released criteria for the use of COVID-19 testing in the travel process. Should governments choose to…
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UNWTO: Allied for Action, Tourism’s Restart Brings Hope for Millions
Madrid, Spain, June 17, 2020 / travelindex.com / Global tourism has never been more united than it is now. Both in assessing the impact of COVID-19 and in looking at…
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Tourism Organizations Unite to Create Coalition for the Future of Tourism
Norwood, Massachusetts, United States, June 17, 2020 / travelindex.com / Six non-governmental organizations call for a rebalance in tourism as the sector recovers from Covid-19. These organizations have come together…
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Blue Diamond Resorts Reopening Five Resorts Next Month
Blue Diamond Resorts announced it plans to reopen five of its resorts after a three-month temporary closure as a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. On July 15, 2020, Royalton Riviera…
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NCLH Extends Suspension of Cruises for Norwegian, Oceania and Regent
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), parent of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, has extended its suspension of global cruise voyages to include voyages embarking…
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Paul Gauguin Cruises Will Sail in July With New Health Protocols
Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the Paul Gauguin in the South Pacific, will resume its Tahiti and French Polynesia small-ship voyages starting in July 2020. The line has also provided details about its new, extensive “COVID-Safe…
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La Colección Announces Summer Reopenings, New All-Inclusive Offering
After a brief halt of operations due to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, La Colección Resorts has begun reopening its doors to travelers across Mexico. Since June 11, resorts under…