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Holland America Sells Ships to Fred. Olsen; Celestyal Buys Costa Ship
In a “down market” in which big cruise companies seek to cut capacity and preserve cash and smaller lines seek to boost their capacity and expand their “reach,” cruise ships are…
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Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative Updates
Dear friends and colleagues, Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen progress in the areas of primary prevention (HPV vaccination) and secondary prevention (screening and treatment of pre-cancerous lesions)…
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Kempinski Hotel Adriatic Istria to Welcome American Guests This Summer
“Yes, Americans are able to have that longed-for five-star summer in Europe after all,” Kempinski said in a press release announcing its Istria, Croatia property will be open to American guests…
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Travelport Launches Free COVID-19 Smartpoint Plugin
Travelport, a technology company serving the global travel industry, launched the COVID-19 Smartpoint Plugin. The plugin provides travel agencies with the latest information on government restrictions, lockdowns and safety measures across…
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AdventureWomen Debuts New 2020-21 U.S. Outdoor Adventure Tours
AdventureWomen, a specialist in women’s adventure travel tours since 1982, has created several new U.S. domestic trip itineraries for summer 2020 and beyond. Designed for female American travelers seeking new…
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ALG Pegs Ray Snisky to Lead Vacations Division, Reinforce Advisor Relationships
As the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis disrupts the travel and hospitality industry worldwide, Apple Leisure Group (ALG) says it continues to take measures to both safeguard its core infrastructure and…
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Globus and Cosmos Announces “Small Group Discovery” Tours
For 2021, Globus and Cosmos have announced they are making their group experiences even smaller with “Small Group Discovery” tours available on all departures through Central and South America, Asia,…
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Scenic Group: 75% Advisors Say Their Small-Ship Cruise Bookings Are Growing
Nearly 500 travel advisors across the U.S. recently took a survey by Scenic Group, parent company of Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours, Emerald Cruises, Scenic Eclipse and Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Among the…
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More than 150 countries engaged in COVID-19 vaccine global access facility
Seventy-five countries submit expressions of interest to COVAX Facility, joining up to 90 further countries which could be supported by the COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC) The COVAX Facility, and…
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WHO and UNICEF warn of a decline in vaccinations during COVID-19
GENEVA/NEW YORK, 15 July 2020 – The World Health Organization and UNICEF warned today of an alarming decline in the number of children receiving life-saving vaccines around the world. This…