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Launch of the WHO Academy and the WHO Info mobile applications
WHO announces the launch of the WHO Academy app designed to support health workers during COVID-19, and the WHO Info app designed to inform the general public. Today, the WHO…
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UNODC, WHO, UNAIDS and OHCHR joint statement on COVID-19 in prisons and other closed settings
We, the leaders of global health, human rights and development institutions, come together to urgently draw the attention of political leaders to the heightened vulnerability of prisoners and other people…
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WHO: People living longer and healthier lives but COVID-19 threatens to throw progress off track
All over the world, the COVID-19 pandemic is causing significant loss of life, disrupting livelihoods, and threatening the recent advances in health and progress towards global development goals highlighted in…
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UNWTO Releases Covid-19 Technical Assistance Package for Tourism Recovery
Madrid, Spain, may 13, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a Tourism Recovery Technical Assistance Package to offer guidance to Member States in response to…
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Sands Resorts Macao Launches “Sands SafeStay” Initiative to Combat COVID-19
Macao, Macao SAR, May 13, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Stringent health and safety protocols focusing on sanitisation, prevention and contactless services protect integrated resorts guests and staff. Sands Resorts Macao…
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WTTC Unveils “Safe Travels”, New Global Protocols to Restart Travel and Tourism
London, United Kingdom, May 12, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / New measures unveiled to re-establish confidence in Travel & Tourism. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) which represents the global…
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Bangkok to Host 2020 Global Summit of Women in October 2020
Bangkok, Thailand, May 12, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Over 1,000 Women Expected at Foremost Business and Economic Forum for Women Globally. Bangkok has been chosen to host a major international…
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Iker Casillas Named UNWTO Ambassador for Responsible Tourism
Madrid, Spain, May 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) today designated Spanish football legend and World Cup winner Iker Casillas as Special Ambassador for Responsible Tourism.…
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Citing Increased Early Demand, AmaWaterways Opens 2022 Bookings
AmaWaterways has announced the majority of its 2022 deployment is now open for group and individual bookings—a full six months ahead of previous season openings. All itineraries in France, Portugal, Holland…
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Seabourn President Rick Meadows to Retire at End of May
After 35 years with Carnival Corporation, Richard (Rick) Meadows will be retiring from Seabourn at the end of May. Meadows is currently president of Seabourn, leading all business and global…