Global Travel News
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The Scenic Group Suspends All Cruises and Land Tours Through August 31
The Scenic Group announced on Wednesday the suspension of all river and ocean cruises, as well as land tour operations on its Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Emerald Cruises and…
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Virtuoso Travel Week 2020 to Be Held Virtually
In a letter to Virtuoso members, the luxury travel network’s CEO Matthew Upchurch said, “Virtuoso Travel Week 2020 cannot take place in its traditional format in Las Vegas as originally…
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Iceland to Open Its Borders on June 15
At a press conference on Tuesday, the Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir announced that from June 15, the 14-day quarantine will no longer be mandatory for passengers arriving at Keflavík…
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UNWTO Releases Covid-19 Technical Assistance Package for Tourism Recovery
Madrid, Spain, may 13, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a Tourism Recovery Technical Assistance Package to offer guidance to Member States in response to…
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Sands Resorts Macao Launches “Sands SafeStay” Initiative to Combat COVID-19
Macao, Macao SAR, May 13, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Stringent health and safety protocols focusing on sanitisation, prevention and contactless services protect integrated resorts guests and staff. Sands Resorts Macao…
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WTTC Unveils “Safe Travels”, New Global Protocols to Restart Travel and Tourism
London, United Kingdom, May 12, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / New measures unveiled to re-establish confidence in Travel & Tourism. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) which represents the global…
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Bangkok to Host 2020 Global Summit of Women in October 2020
Bangkok, Thailand, May 12, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Over 1,000 Women Expected at Foremost Business and Economic Forum for Women Globally. Bangkok has been chosen to host a major international…
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Iker Casillas Named UNWTO Ambassador for Responsible Tourism
Madrid, Spain, May 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) today designated Spanish football legend and World Cup winner Iker Casillas as Special Ambassador for Responsible Tourism.…
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Citing Increased Early Demand, AmaWaterways Opens 2022 Bookings
AmaWaterways has announced the majority of its 2022 deployment is now open for group and individual bookings—a full six months ahead of previous season openings. All itineraries in France, Portugal, Holland…
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Seabourn President Rick Meadows to Retire at End of May
After 35 years with Carnival Corporation, Richard (Rick) Meadows will be retiring from Seabourn at the end of May. Meadows is currently president of Seabourn, leading all business and global…