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    Caribbean brands urged to recalibrate for post Covid-19 world

    Caribbean tourism brands, including destinations, organisations and businesses, must put people first in order to come out of the global Covid-19 pandemic stronger. That’s the advice from Carla Santiago, the general manager of the Miami office of Edelman, a global communications firm. “It is critical that brands are able to sustain, remain and build their […] More

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    Taiwan tourism offers online training to agents

    The Taiwan Tourism Bureau has relaunched its programme of online training to agents, offering eight sessions to learn about the destination. The modules showcase vibrant cities, the fascinating Asian and Aboriginal cultures, and stunning natural landscapes ranging from lofty mountain peaks to tropical beaches and magnificent gorges. They also include information on how to best […] More

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    ABTA urges customers to support travel agents

    ABTA chief executive Mark Tanzer has written an open letter to UK holidaymakers to explain ongoing problems with refunds for cancelled trips. Speaking directly to customers of ABTA members, he sought to explain how travel agents had been affected by the coronavirus pandemic and asked for support. Published in the national press, the letter explains […] More

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    Tour operators push relaunch back until August

    Adventure tour operators Exodus Travels and Headwater Holidays are extending the suspension of all their tours until August 16th. The move comes as a result of the ongoing global impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Customers will receive an ABTA bonded refund credit note which can then be used towards any new booking made by January […] More

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    World Travel & Tourism Council launches #TogetherInTravel campaign

    The World Travel & Tourism Council is launching a new marketing campaign, #TogetherInTravel. The drive is aimed at galvanising the global tourism community. Going live today, the campaign encourages travellers from around the world to share the hashtag #TogetherInTravel along with a video simultaneously uniting everyone in solidarity at the same moment. The marketing campaign […] More

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    Travel restrictions now virtually universal in battle against Covid-19

    The scale of disruption caused by Covid-19 to global tourism is shown in a comprehensive new report on travel restrictions from the World Tourism Organisation. The landmark report, published at a time of unprecedented disruption for the sector, shows that almost all global destinations have imposed restrictions on travel since January, including complete bans on […] More

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    UNWTO calls on governments to act in coronavirus fight

    The United Nations World Tourism Organisation is urging governments to “go beyond words” and begin taking decisive action to safeguard the millions of jobs under threat as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. A crisis committee was convened by international body in response to the pandemic. With tourism among the worst affected of all major […] More

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    Kayak launches online hub for quarantined travellers

    With travel plans on hold and social distancing in full force, would-be adventurers and travellers across the globe can only dream of their next getaway. To help keep the dream alive, Kayak is launching its virtual travel hub featuring a selection of curated city guides so globetrotters can #TravelFromHome. The series offers curated virtual city […] More