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(Oleksandr Hruts/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images) Photo by Oleksandr Hruts/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images Travel Agent wants to know how travel advisors are faring during these challenging times. Please take a moment…
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Abu Dhabi Sets Guidelines for Cultural Sites to Reopen
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has issued strict health and safety guidelines and precautionary measures in preparation for the reopening of a number…
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ASTA’s Global Convention Goes Virtual, Renamed Global Live
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) announced that its annual Global Convention, originally set to take place in Washington, D.C. on August 25–28, 2020, is being transitioned into an…
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WHO urges countries to enable access to fully-oral drug-resistant TB treatment regimens
15 June 2020 | GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to facilitate access to fully-oral treatment regimens for patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) * in updated guidance…
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Viking Celebrates Float Out of the New Viking Venus
Late last week, Viking Cruises celebrated the float out of its seventh, 930-passenger, oceangoing ship, the 47,800-ton Viking Venus at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The event marked a construction milestone and was the first time that the…
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Perillo’s Learning Journeys Debuts 2020-21 North America Portfolio
With a new collection of North America programs, Perillo’s Learning Journeys and Groups wants to offer families and small groups the opportunity to travel confidently, while discovering destinations and experiences…
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A cluster of COVID-19 in Beijing, People’s Republic of China
WHO is following up with Chinese authorities about a cluster of COVID-19 cases in Beijing, People’s Republic of China. Today, officials from the National Health Commission and Beijing Health Commission briefed WHO’s China country office, to share details of preliminary investigations ongoing in Beijing. …
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Holland America Extends Pause, Cancels More Cruises
With travel and port restrictions continuing for the near future due to global health concerns, Holland America Line extended its pause of cruise operations and cancelled more departures from the port of Vancouver,…
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UAE is Ready to Open its Borders to the World
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 15, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / According to UAE Authorities the country is preparing for a full reopening after months of shutdown, Dubai Tourism has made…
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Thailand’s Highest Rooftop and Observation Deck is Back
Bangkok, Thailand, June 12, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Mahanakhon SkyWalk, Thailand’s highest rooftop and observation deck at King Power Mahanakhon’s 78th floor has reopened its doors to the public.Located within…