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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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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…
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WTTC OUTLINES NEW PILOT SCHEME FOR COVID-19 TESTING
The World Travel and Tourism Council is calling for the introduction of…
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ENCOURAGING EVENTS AND INITIATIVES IN MIAMI BEACH
The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) has announced details of…
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ETC CONFIRMED AS CO-HOST OF ITB CHINA INDUSTRY MEET-UP
The European Travel Commission and ITB China have formalised an agreement for…
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NEW PRESIDENT FOR EUROPEAN TRAVEL COMMISSION
The European Travel Commission has announced that Luís Araújo from Turismo de…
