Global Travel News
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Walt Disney World Plans Phased Reopening, Starting July 11
On the heels of the recent reopenings of Shanghai Disney Resort and Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Parks has submitted a proposal to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force in Florida describing…
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Quintana Roo to Reopen Tourism June 8 With Cleanliness Certificate Program
The governor of Quintana Roo, Carlos Joaquin Gonzalez, announced the tourism industry will reopen on June 8. In preparation for the planned reopening for tourism activity in Quintana Roo, the Secretary of…
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U.S. Virgin Islands to Reopen to Leisure Visitors June 1
The U.S. Virgin Islands will reopen its doors to leisure travelers on Monday, June 1, 2020. Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte declared that the territory is finalizing public health and tourism protocols for…
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In Memoriam: Rustom S. Cambata, Chairman of Greaves Travel
Rustom S. Cambata, chairman of Greaves Travel LLC and Greaves Tours LLC, passed away May 18 at the age of 96. For over 40 years, Greaves Tours, a destination management…
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CNN Joins UNWTO on #TravelTomorrow Campaign
Madrid, Spain, May 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has joined forces with CNN International for a major new initiative designed to inspire people to get…
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Thailand Launches Certification Scheme to Enhance Tourism Health Standards
Bangkok, Thailand, May 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Thailand’s tourism and health authorities have teamed up to launch a unique certification scheme aimed to prepare the Thai tourism industry for…
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Is Tourism Key to Win a Presidential Election in the Seychelles?
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, May 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Explained why Alain St. Ange has what it takes to become president of Seychelles? How important is the travel and tourism…
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Asaf Zamir Appointed as Newest Minister of Tourism for Israel
Last week, the Israel Ministry of Tourism appointed a new minister, Asaf Zamir at a ceremony with the outgoing minister, Knesset Speaker Yariv Levin. Prior to his new position, Zamir…
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Uniworld to Offer 25 Essential Workers a River Cruise Vacation
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is helping its travel advisor partners and River Heritage Club Members celebrate the “unsung heroes” in their communities with an opportunity to nominate them for a…
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Stats: Optimistic Signals for Hospitality Industry
Deloitte just released the latest wave of its Global State of the Consumer Tracker, which shows anxiety and health concerns may be starting to ease but financial concerns still remain relatively high.…