Global Travel News
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UNWTO: Africa Day Message
Madrid, Spain, May 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / On May 25 we celebrated Africa’s rich heritage, its people, cultural diversity and exciting gastronomy. These are all reasons why African tourism…
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Wynn Las Vegas to Fully Reopen on June 4
Wynn Las Vegas has announced a reopening date of June 4, under Phase Two of the Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery plan from Governor Steve Sisolak. Wynn Las Vegas says it plans to open every…
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MGM Resorts Sets Opening Dates for Three Las Vegas Properties
MGM Resorts International announced its plans to reopen the Bellagio, New York-New York, MGM Grand Las Vegas and The Signature on June 4, following the closure earlier this year of all of its U.S. properties amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19)…
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Oasis Travel Network Launches “Build-a-Plan” Program
OASIS Travel Network has announced that, starting this month, it will replace its traditional Basic, Elite and Platinum plans with an all-new “Build-A-Plan” program, letting travel advisors customize their membership by…
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Pestana Hotel Group to Open Select Hotels From June 5
Pestana Hotel Group will begin opening and welcoming guests to select properties in Portugal, starting June 5. The hotel group has introduced various new protocols and procedures in order to…
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American Queen Steamboat Company Updates Sailing Schedule
American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC), a Hornblower Family Company, announced a new timeline for the suspension and resumption of operations across all vessels. AQSC’s new timeline was prepared in response…
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Victory Cruise Lines Suspends Service for Remainder of 2020
Victory Cruise Lines (VCL), operated by American Queen Steamboat Company, a Hornblower Family Company, announced it will cancel all planned itineraries for the remainder of the 2020 season due to prolonged…
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Project to Advance Investor Action on Systemic Social Risks During Covid-19
Brookline, MA, United States, May 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Social and financial systems are increasingly interconnected. The ongoing and rapidly-changing social, financial, and economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic…
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Airline Debt Balloon by Heavy Debt Levels Will Weigh Down Airline Recovery
Geneva, Switzerland, May 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released analysis showing that the airline industry’s global debt could rise to $550 billion by year-end.…
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WTTC Launches World’s First Global Safety Stamp to Recognise Safe Travels Protocols
London, Great Britain, May 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp. Special safety and…