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Eurail Debuts First-Ever Digital Pass for Italy Train Travel
After successful testing in June, the e-version of the Eurail pass is now available online for travelers to Italy. The new Italy Mobile Pass is currently available at the Eurail…
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Isaias Could Become Hurricane Before Hitting Carolinas
After hitting the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic late last week, Tropical Storm Isaias buffeted Florida’s eastern coast with heavy rainfalls and strong winds over the weekend. The…
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SeaDream Yacht Club Adds “Ultimate Booking Protection” Policy
SeaDream Yacht Club released a new booking policy to allow guests to book with confidence during these uncertain times. The line says it understands that voyages may be affected by…
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UnCruise Adventures Returns to Alaska Cruising With Glacier Bay Adventures
Small-ship UnCruise Adventures is back sailing Southeast Alaska‘s waters. Its first voyage from Juneau on Wilderness Adventurer departed on Saturday. Welcoming 37 guests onboard were Captain Dan Blanchard, the line’s CEO, and 30 crew members. Pivoting Quickly …
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36 Hurtigruten Crew, One Paul Gauguin Guest Test Positive for COVID-19
“Four crew members were confirmed positive Friday. Extensive testing of the entire crew has concluded that additional 32 crew members are confirmed as COVID-19 positive. 122 of the crew have…
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Sharing Rare Disease Data Across Borders is Crucial Step for Diagnoses
San Francisco, California, United States, August 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Those who contracted COVID-19 are experiencing what it’s like to have a condition that is difficult to diagnose without…
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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,…