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Rich Programme at Virtual IT&CMA Asia 2020
Bangkok, Thailand, November 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Established in 1993, IT&CMA is at the forefront of fostering MICE growth opportunities for the Asia-Pacific and beyond. Its multi-faceted programme engages…
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Key West Voters Approve Three Referendums to Limit Cruise Visits
In Tuesday’s election, Key West, FL, voters approved three ballot referendums to limit visitation or eliminate visits by cruise ships carrying more than 1,300 passengers. Legal action, however, is expected to continue. Months ago,…
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New International Code to Provide Greater Legal Protection for Tourists
Madrid, Spain, November 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourists are to be given greater legal protection as consumers under new plans being advanced by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). With…
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Iceland, Kazakhstan, Colombia and Turks & Caicos Get Safety and Hygiene Stamp
London, United Kingdom, November 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Iceland, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Colombia and Turks and Caicos are the latest major destinations to adopt the World Travel & Tourism Council’s…
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Virtual IT&CM Asia, CTW APAC Debut with New Features
Singapore, Singapore, November 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The double-bill trade event, IT&CM Asia and CTW APAC, will maintain its presence this year amid ongoing travel restrictions with a virtual…
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Turismo de Portugal Joins GSTC
Lisbon, Portugal, November 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Turismo de Portugal is the official Portuguese Tourism Board, responsible for the promotion, development and sustainability of tourist activity in the country.…
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WHO publishes series of profiles on climate change and health in island states
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are among the most vulnerable nations to climate change in the world. Yet, many island states are also leading in the global response to climate…
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Viking Installs Cruise Industry’s First Oceangoing PCR Lab on Viking Star
Viking has completed the installation of the cruise industry’s first full-scale PCR (polymerase chain reaction) laboratory at sea for COVID-19 (coronavirus) testing. Now installed on the 930-passenger Viking Star, it will allow the cruise line…
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WTTC: 174 Million Travel & Tourism Jobs Could Be Lost Due to COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
New figures from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveal that despite a slight improvement since June, 174 million travel and tourism jobs could be lost in 2020 if…
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Statement on the fifth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic
The fifth meeting of the Emergency Committee convened by the WHO Director-General under the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) took place on Thursday, 29 October 2020 from…