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UCSL to Certify Hotels & Tour Operators after Achieving GSTC-Accredited Status
Limassol, Cyprus, June 24, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that United Certification Systems has achieved the ‘GSTC-Accredited’ status for certifying hotels…
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Circa Resort and Casino to Debut in Las Vegas, December 2020
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, June 24, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Developers and brothers Derek and Greg Stevens have officially unveiled plans for Circa Resort & Casino, a brand-new integrated…
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10th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared over; vigilance against flare-ups and support for survivors must continue
Today marks the end of the 10th outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This long, complex and difficult outbreak has been overcome due…
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AQSC Outlines 2020 Schedule; American Duchess to Sail July 20
American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC), a Hornblower family company, has announced a new timeline for resuming operations on three vessels during 2020. American Duchess will resume service on July 20 as previously announced.…
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Visit Lauderdale Promotes New “Safe + Clean” Protocols
Hotels, attractions, restaurants and businesses throughout Greater Fort Lauderdale, FL, are taking Visit Lauderdale’s “Safe + Clean” Pledge. The pledge provides a unified message that health and safety standards and protections against spread…
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The Tryall Club in Jamaica to Open to International Travelers August 1
The Tryall Club in Jamaica, set on 2,220 acres and home to a collection of privately owned villas, has announced it will reopen to international visitors on August 1, 2020.…
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Room Mate to Open All Hotels Globally From End of June
After allocating 12 hotels and three Be Mate apartment buildings to provide free support during the COVID-19 health crisis, Room Mate Group says it is now preparing to gradually reopen its hotels and tourist apartments around the world. …
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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ Europa 2 Is Certified for “Cold Ironing”
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises‘ 500-passenger Europa 2 has been “certified” by the maritime classification society DNV CL for its connection and long-time use of “cold ironing,” a maritime term that means plugging into shore power from…
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E.U. May Exclude Americans From Visiting Due to COVID-19 Response
As countries in the European Union (E.U.) begin reopening to other member states, Americans may be left on the outside. According to a report by The New York Times, as E.U.…
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Beverly Hills Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Announce Safety Measures
Sister properties Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and The Beverly Hilton are launching hospital-grade cleaning measures. In addition to the new Hilton CleanStay with Lysol protection program, Oasis West Realty, parent…