Travel CEOs Send Letter to Trump for Better COVID-19 Testing
Fourteen CEOs of America’s most recognizable travel-related companies sent a letter to the president and congressional leaders Monday stating that more and better COVID-19 testing is an indispensable component of pursuing an economic recovery, and urging a stepped-up federal role in making effective testing more widely available. The letter stresses that a sustained recovery will […]
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British Airways launches daily flight from London Heathrow to Cornwall Airport Newquay
After months of discussions and planning, Cornwall Airport Newquay launched British Airways’ Public Service Obligation (PSO) operation to and from London Heathrow on 24 July, following the administration of Flybe and the temporary absence of a vital connection to the UK capital. “It was a big loss for the Airport when Flybe collapsed, as they […]
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Hamburg hotels share post-COVID travel trend insights
With hotels in Hamburg now open again for business, Hamburg Convention Bureau (HCB) is working with its hotel members to help them operate safely and successfully. HCB caught up with some of the city’s hotels to see how they’re welcoming visitors and discover the new post-COVID travel trends they’re now experiencing: Increase in domestic visitors […]
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Saudi German Hospital changed to Automation Anywhere
Automation Anywhere, a Robotic Process Automation (RPA), announced a collaboration with Saudi German Hospital (SGH), using AI-powered software bots to help improve patient care and automate end-to-end business processes during the COVID-19 crisis. The digital workers provided by Automation Anywhere are expected to transform SGH front and back offices to modernize key touchpoints — from […]
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Facial Recognition that Sees Through a Mask
A groundbreaking artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition system that can identify people wearing masks has been deployed by law enforcement and intelligence agencies around the globe. Developed by Corsight AI, a subsidiary of Tel Aviv-based computer vision company Cortica, the technology can also recognize individuals in extreme low-light conditions. Using a reference image or video as […]
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East African regional tourism set for revival from International flights
Major international airlines are set to resume passenger schedule flights to Kenya, bringing new hopes for fast track recovery of regional tourism after four months of air transport restrictions to control the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Kenya, the regional tourism hub for Eastern and Central Africa had declared its position to open its skies […]
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Emergency in North Korea: DPRK reports COVID19 cases
North Korea admits a returning “runaway” has tested positive for Covid-19 in the city of Kaesong, looking to trace contacts from the last five days. It’s the first time DPRK has announced a case of the virus. Little is known about how the health care system is run in North Korea, but its apparent ability […]
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First US Hurricane made landfall in Padre Island, Texas
Hurricane Hanna made landfall on Texas’ Padre Island this afternoon. The storm made landfall about 15 miles north of Port Mansfield, Texas, with maximum winds of 90 mph, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in a 5 p.m. CDT update. The storm made landfall about 15 miles (24 miles) north of Port Mansfield, Texas, with […]
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COVID-19 Kills Ironman Kona
The Ironman Kona World Championships have been held annually in Hawaii since 1978. Originally, it was held in February on Oahu but moved to Kailua-Kona on the Hawaii Island in 1981. For the first time in its 42 years, the Championships have had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. In a release, […]
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Port Canaveral: Critical Relief from COVID-19 Needed
“Port Canaveral is one of many seaports in Florida and around the country experiencing significant financial challenges as cruise passenger travel has ceased and commercial cargo volumes have not scaled up fast enough to offset the lost operations,” said Port CEO Capt. John Murray. Today, Port Canaveral joined with 69 port leaders representing a broad […]
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