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How Canada Canada works with tourism businesses on recovery

How Canada Canada works with tourism businesses on recovery

Tourism showcases Canada’slandscapes, culture, and experiences to millions of visitors from Canada and from around the world. As a result, this vibrant industry is a significant economic driver and the source of pride and local jobs for many communities but is also one that is most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. With domestic and international […]

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World Tourism United: One Song, 50 Affected Countries, Amazing!

World Tourism United: One Song, 50 Affected Countries, Amazing!

World leaders declared an emergency restricting our human right to travel, but here is what makes us human!  People in 50 countries facing the realities of COVID-19 got together at the same time, with the same song and with the same message, and the same belief of a wonderful world. They sing Amazing Grace! Globalization […]

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Indonesia imposes new health protocols on tourism destinations

Indonesia imposes new health protocols on tourism destinations

Indonesian Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry has prepared health protocols called the program of cleanliness, health and safety (CHS), that will be imposed on tourism destinations during a new normal scenario in a bid to protect tourists from COVID-19 infection and stop imported coronavirus cases. New protocols will make tourism destinations comply with health criteria […]

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Mekong Tourism Forum postponed until February 2021

Mekong Tourism Forum postponed until February 2021

The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) announced on Saturday, May 30th during a webinar hosted by the Myanmar Tourism Marketing Association that the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism of Myanmar decided to move the annual Mekong Tourism Forum dates to February 15-16, 2021 from August 25-26, 2020, amid the current COVID-19 pandemic. The reasoning is […]

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Tourism growth expected to drive the rise of European travel retail market

Tourism growth expected to drive the rise of European travel retail market

Travel retail has shown steady growth in recent years in the world. Europe is the second-largest travel retail market after Asia-pacific and the UK is the highest contributor to the European travel retail market. Travel retail is a major component of aviation and maritime financing and has become an integral part of traveling experience owing […]

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America’s Isolation in Giving the Finger to WHO Will Kill

America’s Isolation in Giving the Finger to WHO Will Kill

Pulling the United States of America out of the World Health Organization (WHO) is a shock not only to most Americans, but it’s spitting in the face of  368,418 individuals that lost their lives to the COVID-19 epidemic. The largest number is in the United States totaling 104,542 Americans dead. The entire world should be […]

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Hong Kong Airlines: Safety comes first

Hong Kong Airlines: Safety comes first

To help travelers book with confidence and fly with assurance, Hong Kong Airlines has introduced the following to enhance customer experience: Mandatory face covering  It is a requirement to wear a face covering or mask when flying with Hong Kong Airlines. Face covering must be worn during check-in, boarding, at all times on board except […]

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CDC confirms COVID-19 was detected in US already in January

CDC confirms COVID-19 was detected in US already in January

From January 21 through February 23, 2020, public health agencies detected 14 U.S. cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), all related to travel from China (1,2). The first nontravel–related U.S. case was confirmed on February 26 in a California resident who had become ill on February 13 (3). Two days later, on February 28, a […]

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Tourists from 29 countries can travel to Greece starting June 15

Tourists from 29 countries can travel to Greece starting June 15

Greece‘s Tourism Ministry announced that visitors from 29 countries will be allowed to enter the country starting from June 15. The list will be expanded on July 1 to include other countries, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said. Travelers from the 29 countries listed on the ministry’s list will be able to enter Greece on […]

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