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UNWTO Counts Cost of Standstill, COVID-19 Impact Clear
Madrid, Spain, August 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The enormous toll of COVID-19 on international tourism has now become clear, with World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) data showing the cost up…
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WTTC launches Insurance Guidelines for Travel and Tourism
London, Great Britain, August 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its Insurance Guidelines to rebuild global consumer confidence to help encourage the…
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Switzerland Celebrates Swiss National Day
Grütli, Seelisberg, Uri, Switzerland. August 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Founding of the Swiss Confederation in 1291 Since 1891, the first of August has been celebrated as Swiss National Day.…
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COVID-19 Emergency Committee highlights need for response efforts over long term
The Emergency Committee on COVID-19, convened by the WHO Director-General under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), held its fourth meeting on 31 July. In its statement following the meeting,…
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Statement on the fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
The fourth 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 Friday, 31 July 2020 from 12:00 to 17:45 Geneva…
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Yellow fever – French Guiana, France
On 23 July 2020, the France IHR National Focal Point reported a confirmed autochthonous (locally acquired) case of yellow fever in a 14-year-old male in French Guiana. On 17 July…
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Classic Vacations Partners With Vrbo, Launches Vacation Rentals
Classic Vacations has collaborated with Vrbo, an Expedia Group sister company, to add instant-book vacation rental inventory to their website. Vacation rentals are now available to travel advisors on ClassicVacations.com, where…
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Isaias Strengthens Into Hurricane, Will Track Through Bahamas
Tropical Storm Isaias has strengthened into a hurricane and will track through the Bahamas and near Florida. Hurricane Isaias will produce heavy rains and potentially life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides…
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First Mast is Raised on Sea Cloud Cruises’ New Sea Cloud Spirit
The new 136-passenger Sea Cloud Spirit has reached another construction milestone. Polish shipbuilding company Choren has erected the sailing vessel’s 177-foot-tall aft mast during shipyard construction in Vigo, Spain. “With this we have…
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Best Western Okinawa Onna Beach Displays Commitment to Local Community
Okinawa, Japan, July 31, 2020 / travelindex / The Best Western Okinawa Onna Beach in Okinawa, Japan, continues to show its commitment to supporting the local community through creative and…