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COVID creates north-south divide in Croatia’s tourism fortunes
At the southern end of Croatia’s Adriatic Coast, far fewer tourists are wandering the marbled streets of Dubrovnik than usual, while the number of visitors to northern beaches is much…
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Elephant tourism is way more complex than you’d imagine: the Thailand example
What you think you know about ethical elephant tourism is mostly outdated and wrong. And it’s making elephants’ lives worse. You’ve probably seen ads for saving-the-wildlife donations, showing a close-up…
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Holland America Changes Name of Newbuild to Rotterdam
In honor of some of the most memorable ships in Holland America Line’s nearly 150-year history, the cruise line is changing the name of its newbuild from Ryndam to Rotterdam and designating it the…
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Jamaica Inn Reopens to Guests July 31
Ocho Rios hotel Jamaica Inn has announced its official reopening to guests starting Friday, July 31. As guests return to Jamaica Inn, every aspect of their on-property experience has been enhanced with…
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Tropical Storm Isaias Tracks Over Northern Caribbean
Tropical Storm Isaias is headed for the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and the Bahamas, where it will produce heavy rains and potentially life-threatening flash…
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Carnival Corp, WTTC Share Latest Scientific Research on COVID During Virtual Event
More than 17,000 people across the globe listened and watched online as Carnival Corporation and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) jointly conducted an online “Global Scientific Summit on COVID-19″…
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JetBlue to Use Honeywell’s UV Cleaning System for its Aircraft
Honeywell‘s new UV Cabin System has been put in service as part of a pilot by JetBlue Airways, marking the first time a U.S. airline has implemented the Honeywell technology. In clinical studies, ultraviolet…
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Victory Cruise Lines Unveils New Health and Safety Protocols
Victory Cruise Lines (VCL), operated by American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC), a Hornblower Family Company, has created enhanced health and safety protocols to keep guests, crew and the communities that the vessels visit safe. New protocols…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Extends Suspension of Cruises, Cancellation Policy
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the extension of its “Peace of Mind” cancelation policy into 2021, as well as a protracted final payment schedule in an effort to instill consumer…
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INFOSAN Quarterly Summary, 2020 #2
Food safety incidents During the second quarter of 2020, the INFOSAN Secretariat has been involved in 29 food safety incidents with 59 WHO Member States and two territories of WHO…