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DAVID RUETZ, HEAD OF ITB BERLIN – “DEMAND FOR AN IN-PERSON EVENT IN 2021 IS HIGH”

With Covid-19 crisis continuing, many in the industry are wondering about the…
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ETC LAUNCHES EUROPEAN PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN IN CHINA

The European Travel Commission has launched a vast pan-European promotional campaign targeting…
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IATA CALLS FOR SYSTEMATIC COVID-19 TESTING BEFORE DEPARTURE

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for the development and deployment…
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UNWTO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL BACKS STRONG, UNITED PLAN FOR GLOBAL TOURISM

The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has met in-person…
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EUROPEAN TOURISM INDUSTRY CALLS ON COMMISSION TO EASE RESTRICTIONS

Over 20 EU Travel and Tourism Associations have issued an open letter…
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HEIGHTENED PROTOCOLS RECOMMENDED FOR CRUISE INDUSTRY

New recommendations from a US panel of medical and scientific experts say…
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LUFTHANSA REVISES RECOVERY ESTIMATES DOWNWARDS

Germany’s national carrier has decided upon a third package within its restructuring…
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COVID-19: NOTHING IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY WILL BE THE SAME AGAIN

Nothing is as we know it anymore: COVID-19 makes previous knowledge of…
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SOUTH AFRICA OPENS BORDERS ON 1 OCTOBER

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa (pictured above) has announced his country is…
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BUSINESS TRAVEL COLLAPSE: CAN THE RECOVERY SUCCEED?

In the ITB.com virtual convention on 15 September, Christoph Garnier – President…
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COLOMBIA ANNOUNCES REOPENING OF INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

On September 19th, the Colombian city of Cartagena will have its first…
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HILTON REPORTS NET LOSS OF $432M IN Q2

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has reported its second quarter 2020 results reflecting…
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MORE THAN 50% OF GLOBAL DESTINATIONS EASE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS – BUT CAUTION REMAINS

According to the UNWTO, a majority of destinations around the world (53%)…
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LUÍS ARAÚJO ELECTED NEW PRESIDENT OF ETC

The European Travel Commission has announced that Luís Araújo from Turismo de…
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IATA CALLS FOR URGENT RESCUE PLAN FOR UK AIR TRANSPORT

The International Air Transport Association has outlined the need for an urgent…
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THOMAS COOK SET TO BE REVIVED – ONLINE

The Thomas Cook travel brand is reportedly close to being re-launched in…
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JAPAN AND SINGAPORE OPEN BUSINESS “GREEN LANE”

Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Motegi Toshimitsu (pictured above) and Singapore’s Minister…
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OMAN REOPENS TO INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ON 1 OCTOBER

Oman is reopening its airports to international flights on October 1. The…
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NEW TV CAMPAIGN: A K-POP TOUR OF SEOUL

BTS, the face of K-pop, are highlighting “the beauty of Seoul” in…