Carnival Cruise Line said today that in light of continuing Australian travel restrictions, it is extending its pause in departures from Australia through 2 December 2020 for Carnival Spirit and Carnival Splendor. Carnival had previously announced pauses through 29 October and is now notifying guests and travel agents about these new cancellations. Carnival will resume […]
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An Etihad Airways 787-10 Dreamliner decked out with special equipment that can enhance safety and reduce CO2 emissions and noise has commenced flight testing this week for Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator program. A series of flights will gather the most detailed information to date about aircraft acoustics from some 1,200 microphones attached to the outside of the […]
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Due to the continued progression of COVID-19 and related decisions of various governments, health authorities, and airlines regarding travel restrictions, Princess Cruises is extending its pause in cruise operations in Australia through December 12, 2020 which includes cruises throughout Australia and New Zealand. Guests who have paid in full on these cancelled voyages will receive a refundable […]
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Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has signed hotel management agreements (HMAs) with three new hotels in Myanmar. The HMAs cover management of three hotels developed by SL International Construction, including Centra by Centara Hotel Thiri Hpa-An, Hpa-An Hilltop Resort & Spa, and Centara Hotel Mandalay. In the last 12 months, it has […]
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Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC), in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), has launched the best in class ‘Qatar Clean’ programme in all hotels across the country to reassure international visitors in preparation for welcoming them back to the country. The multi-phased, comprehensive programme, which was been developed following a robust review of […]
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Czech government is now offering CZK 4,000 (USD 180) per person off a Czech spa holiday. The Czech Republic is home to some of the oldest and most prestigious spas in Europe, and with tourist numbers considerably down on last year, the Czech government has announced a package worth over GBP 34 million (USD 44.76 […]
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A high-level delegation from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has concluded an official visit to Egypt to offer firm support for the government’s work to restart tourism and direct its benefits towards supporting livelihoods and preserving cultural heritage. As the United Nations released its landmark Policy Brief on COVID-19 and Transforming Tourism, with secretary-general […]
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Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is unveiling The Mayor’s Residence, a private nine-bedroom palace with the services of the renowned five-star hotel. Opening its doors on 1 September 2020, the residence is steeped in history. Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam overlooks the UNESCO protected Herengracht canal and is comprised of six 17th residential palaces owned by the city’s wealthiest […]
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From tsunamis to ash clouds and global financial crises, the travel industry has seen its share of setbacks over the past few years. Yet COVID-19 is an altogether bigger challenge. The global pandemic has had an unparalleled and devastating impact on the aviation industry in Asia Pacific, with airlines grounding their entire fleets for months. […]
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“TAKE COVER NOW” Hurricane Laura makes landfall over southwestern Louisiana At around 1 am Central Time, Hurricane Laura has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Cameron as a category 4 #hurricane. The maximum sustained winds were 150 mph, with a minimum central pressure of 938 mb. Potentially catastrophic impacts will continue. More: http://hurricanes.gov Laura is […]