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EUROMONITOR RELEASES REPORT ON POST-PANDEMIC TOURISM

With world arrivals forecast to be down -50% by the end of…
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SINGAPORE-HONG KONG BUBBLE SPURS CHRISTMAS TRAVEL BOOKINGS

In the week following the October 15 creation of an “air travel…
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ITB 2021 GOES VIRTUAL

ITB Berlin and ITB Berlin Convention will take place from March 9-12,…
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COMMONPASS MEETS WITH SUCCESS

Travel industry executives met at London Heathrow Airport today as part of…
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FIRST IN-SITU COVID TESTS LAUNCHED AT HEATHROW

Collinson and Swissport have announced the launch of pre-departure rapid testing facilities…
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KENYA’S TOURISM ON PATH TO RECOVERY

Kenya’s tourism sector is reported to be on the path to recovery,…
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WHAT AMERICANS ARE MISSING MOST? TRAVEL.

According to a new study released this week by Hilton, 95% of…
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC INTRODUCES PRE-FLIGHT COVID TESTING FOR CREWS

Virgin Atlantic has announced it is the first UK airline to introduce…
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G20 TOURISM LEADERS INTENSIFY EFFORTS TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY

Tourism Ministers of the G20 nations have committed to stepping up their…
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IATA AND UNWTO SIGN MOU TO BOLSTER TOURISM

The World Tourism Organization has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the…
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NEW RULES FOR INBOUND VISITORS TO SEYCHELLES

The Seychelles Department of Tourism has reviewed its Visitor’s Travel Advisory effective…
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BAHAMAS TO ELIMINATE QUARANTINE

Beginning November 1, the Bahamas will remove the mandatory “Vacation in Place” requirement for…
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EU MINISTERS ON TRACK TO FINDING SOLUTIONS FOR TOURISM INDUSTRY

The World Travel and Tourism Council has welcomed the outcome of the…
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DESTINATION DEMAND AND CHOICE – A TECTONIC SHIFT

In times of COVID-19, travel restrictions determine the choice of destination –…
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AIR TRAFFIC FORECAST DOWNGRADE

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) downgraded its traffic forecast for 2020…
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NEW REPORT ON POST-COVID TRAVEL LAUNCHED BY WTTC

The World Travel & Tourism Council has unveiled a new report that explores the…
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ETC PUBLISHES RECOVERY STRATEGY HANDBOOK FOR NTO’S

The European Travel Commission (ETC) has published a handbook that explores the…
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CLIA MANDATES 100% COVID TESTING FOR PASSENGERS AND CREW IN AMERICAS

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), which represents 95% of global ocean-going cruise capacity,…
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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…