Italy bans Christmas markets over COVID-19 fears
Among the new rules in the latest Italian Government Decree of November 3, 2020, the one that divided Italy into red, orange and yellow areas, there is an explicit ban on the opening and holding of Christmas markets – one of the long established Christmas celebration traditions, a source of business and enjoyment for children. These […]
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Caribbean Tourism Organization non-government members elect new board
A cadre of former Caribbean destination management officials has been elected to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) allied member board of directors by the private sector members of the organization. At its recent election to select a team of five to represent their interests on the CTO board of directors and executive committee, the allied […]
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Air Canada launches transformed Aeroplan program
Air Canada said today that its transformed Aeroplan loyalty program is now live. Existing Aeroplan accounts and membership numbers have automatically moved to the new program. Aeroplan miles are now “Aeroplan points,” with prior balances honored on a one-to-one basis. Exciting welcome bonuses are also available for new Aeroplan credit card accounts from our card […]
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The biggest threat yet for European Tourism
A new surge in Covid-19 cases and the reintroduction of travel restrictions have halted European tourism recovery with international tourist arrivals to Europe down 68%[1] halfway through the year relative to 2019. That is according to the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) latest quarterly report “European Tourism: Trends & Prospects” for Q3 2020 which has been closely […]
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Grenada preparing for gradual reopening of cruise industry in 2021
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is continuing to implement key strategic cruise business actions in preparation for the safe and gradual resumption of the industry. One of these actions is the completion of an Aquila Centre for Cruise Excellence destination readiness workshop for public and private sector cruise teams including the Grenada Ports Authority, Ministry […]
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