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Scenic Group Begins Construction on Eclipse II
The steel cutting for Scenic Eclipse II has commenced in Croatia, Scenic Group says, marking the initial step in the construction process. A newly formed company, MKM Yachts, wholly owned by the Scenic Group, will now…
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Oceania Cruises Launches “The Ultimate Sale”
Oceania Cruises has launched “The Ultimate Sale,” including major price reductions with fares starting as low as $999 per guest for inside staterooms and $1,399 per guest for veranda staterooms. Travelers…
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Cruise Lines Again Extend Paused Operations
Several major cruise lines this week announced they are again extending their temporary suspension of operations as a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Here’s the latest. AmaWaterways AmaWaterways on Thursday…
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Karisma Hotels & Resorts Donating 150 Stays to Essential Workers
Karisma Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of its Holidays for Your Heroes initiative, donating 150 all-inclusive resort stays to essential workers and their families through its Karisma Foundation and…
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Crystal River Cruises Launches Advance Purchase Savings Program
Crystal River Cruises has announced the new Advance Purchase Savings program, offering guests a non-refundable fare of $3,699 per person—representing a savings of up to 50 percent—for the best available suite at…
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Choice Hotels Announces Commitment To Clean Initiative
Rockville, Maryland, United States, May 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Enhances best practice guidance for cleaning, disinfecting, hygiene and social distancing to help protect the health and safety of guests,…
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Marriott Raises $920M with Credit-Card Amendments
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, May 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed amendments to its existing co-brand credit card agreements with JPMorgan Chase & Co.…
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African Union Ministers Discuss Actions to Mitigate Devastating Impacts of COVID-19
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The African Union Ministers responsible for Tourism and members of the Bureau for the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Transport, Infrastructure,…
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Ebola virus disease – Democratic Republic of the Congo
From 29 April to 5 May 2020, no new cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) have been reported from North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Figure 1). Since…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Secures Over $2 Billion of Liquidity
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCL) announced it successfully secured over $2 billion of additional liquidity in response to affects of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic on the company and the cruise…