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Statement on the fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
The fourth meeting of the Emergency Committee convened by the WHO Director-General under the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) took place on Friday, 31 July 2020 from 12:00 to 17:45 Geneva…
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Yellow fever – French Guiana, France
On 23 July 2020, the France IHR National Focal Point reported a confirmed autochthonous (locally acquired) case of yellow fever in a 14-year-old male in French Guiana. On 17 July…
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Classic Vacations Partners With Vrbo, Launches Vacation Rentals
Classic Vacations has collaborated with Vrbo, an Expedia Group sister company, to add instant-book vacation rental inventory to their website. Vacation rentals are now available to travel advisors on ClassicVacations.com, where…
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Isaias Strengthens Into Hurricane, Will Track Through Bahamas
Tropical Storm Isaias has strengthened into a hurricane and will track through the Bahamas and near Florida. Hurricane Isaias will produce heavy rains and potentially life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides…
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First Mast is Raised on Sea Cloud Cruises’ New Sea Cloud Spirit
The new 136-passenger Sea Cloud Spirit has reached another construction milestone. Polish shipbuilding company Choren has erected the sailing vessel’s 177-foot-tall aft mast during shipyard construction in Vigo, Spain. “With this we have…
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Best Western Okinawa Onna Beach Displays Commitment to Local Community
Okinawa, Japan, July 31, 2020 / travelindex / The Best Western Okinawa Onna Beach in Okinawa, Japan, continues to show its commitment to supporting the local community through creative and…
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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…