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Greenview Portal First Sustainability Management System with GSTC Recognized Status
Singapore, Singapore, July 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / GSTC extends its recognition to include sustainable tourism management systems. Greenview Portal is the first sustainable tourism management system for multi-site businesses…
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Germans Want to Travel Abroad Despite Coronavirus Pandemic
Berlin, Germany, July 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / ITB Berlin is to publish a special study by IPK on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on international travel behaviour –…
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World Breastfeeding Week 2020 Message
The theme of World Breastfeeding Week 2020 is “Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet”. In line with this theme, WHO and UNICEF are calling on governments to protect and promote…
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United Airlines Launches New COVID-19 Chat Feature
United Airlines has launched a new chat—the United Automated Assistant—to give customers a contactless option to receive immediate access to information about cleaning and safety procedures put in place due to COVID-19. Customers can…
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International tourism losses more than $320 billion just in 5 months
Tourism losses in 2020 were more than three times the losses seen during the Global Economic Crisis of 2009, according to the latest edition of the World Tourism Barometer report, published…
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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What you think you know about ethical elephant tourism is mostly outdated and wrong.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…