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Holland America Cancels All Cruises Through December 15
Holland America Line has extended its “pause” of cruise operations and cancelled departures on all ships in its fleet through December 15, 2020, citing the continuation of travel and port restrictions due…
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Requesting donated medicines to treat epilepsy‐associated tapeworm infection
A recent agreement between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the German pharmaceutical company Bayer promises hope of expanding access to essential medicines for the treatment of people exposed to…
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OIE endorsement of official control programmes for dog-mediated rabies
A new milestone in the journey towards rabies elimination It is well recognized that by developing and implementing organised disease control strategies, countries reduce their related public health and economic…
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The Travel Corporation Shares Solvency to Give Clients Confidence
The Travel Corporation (TTC) and its 40 guided vacations brands have announced its $300 million “Peace of Mind Promise” to the travel advisor community and their clients. As a family-owned…
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Costa Cruises to Resume Italy Sailings on September 6
Following the approval by the Italian government of the resumption of cruises and the new health protocol, Costa Cruises is planning to restart its operations from Italian ports gradually on September 6, 2020. The return…
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Panama Creates Indigenous and Sustainable Tourist Circuit
On August 9, International Day of Indigenous Peoples, the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP) presented to Panama’s National Council for the Integral Development of Indigenous Peoples (CONDIPI) the proposal of creating…
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International Youth Day 2020
Meaningful youth engagement to improve adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights Every day, young people are enriching institutions and processes at the local, national, and global levels. This year, the theme of International Youth Day is…
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Choice Hotels Onboards More Than 50 AMResorts Properties
Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced that it has completed onboarding more than 50 AMResorts-branded properties to its network, as part of an agreement announced last year with Apple Leisure Group;…
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WTTC Expresses Condolences on Recent Kerala Tragedy
London, Great Britain, August 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The entire WTTC family expresses its heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the passengers, crew and the family and friends of those…
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Session Series at ITB Virtual Convention Focuses on Hotel Industry and Current Crisis
Berlin, Germany, August 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The hospitality industry is facing turbulent times: On 11 August (2 – 4 p.m. CET) ITB Berlin will launch its next round…