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    Abu Dhabi launches hospitality hygiene scheme

    The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of a safe and clean certification programme. The scheme seeks to uplift and standardise the cleanliness and hygiene levels across all businesses and organisations in the tourism sector. As hotels, malls and other attractions in Abu Dhabi prepare to […] More

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    National Audit Office questions VisitBritain’s accounts

    The 2018-19 accounts of the British Tourist Authority (BTA), also known as VisitBritain and VisitEngland, have received a qualified opinion from the comptroller and auditor general of the National Audit Office, Gareth Davies. The regulator noted irregular procurement activities and payments of £1.115 million. This is the third consecutive year that irregular payments have been […] More

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    The Travel Corporation overhauls hygiene standards

    The Travel Corporation has announced a series of enhanced Covid-19 related protocols and hygiene standards. The new standards will cover offerings from brands including Trafalgar, Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Contiki and Costsaver once domestic and international travel resumes. Four Seasons and InterContinental Hotels Group have made similar commitments today. Executive and operations team members at […] More

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    Saint Lucia unveils plans to restart tourism sector

    The government of Saint Lucia has announced a phased approach to reopening the tourism sector in a responsible manner. The process will begin on June 4th. The strategy, which was unveiled by minister of tourism Dominic Fedee, protects nationals and visitors from the threat of Covid-19 through advance testing; daily screening and monitoring of staff […] More

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    Caren to lead Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau

    The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) has appointed Gregg Caren to the position of president and chief executive officer. Caren most recently served as the executive vice president, sales and strategic business development for ASM Global (formerly SMG), operator of over 350 venues worldwide, headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. He also served in various senior […] More

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    TrekAmerica to cancel trips up until end of August

    Adventure tour operators Exodus Travels, TrekAmerica and Grand American Adventures are extending the suspension of all their tours until August 31st. The decision comes as a result of the ongoing global impact of the coronavirus pandemic. In a move likely to prove controversial to some, customers will receive an ABTA bonded refund credit note, which […] More

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    Kuoni launches new video appointment service

    Travel experts guests can see and talk to about holiday plans will be more important than ever in the new-look travel era, according to Kuoni. The belief has prompted the company to unveil a new video appointment service for luxury holidays. The new video appointment service offers scheduled, bespoke video conversations with a travel expert […] More

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    Ras Al Khaimah begins to ease Covid-19 restrictions

    Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority is working closely with hospitality partners and government authorities to safely welcome guests back to the emirate as restrictions are gradually eased. In recent days, hotel pools and beaches have become accessible to visitors.  To ensure the wellbeing and safety of visitors and employees, the authority is in ongoing […] More