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    Japan launches new e-learning platform to agents

    The Japan National Tourism Organisation has announced the launch of new e-learning platform to agents who might suddenly have a lot more time on their hands due to the coronavirus lockdown. The new service is designed to aid training and development across a growing product base. The portal delivers a complete suite of online training […] More

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    PATA launches new information gathering service to overcome Covid-19

    The Pacific Asia Travel Association has launched the PATA Crisis Resource Centre and Tourism Recovery Monitor. The organisation hopes the system will become a unified platform that provides reliable and up-to-date policy statements, authoritative information and tourism indicators from around the globe. The aim is to provide a global centralised repository of reliable information for […] More

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    World Tourism Organisation releases coronavirus recovery blueprint

    The World Tourism Organisation has released a set of recommendations calling for urgent support for the global tourism sector. If followed, the body hopes the sector will not only recover from the unprecedented challenge of Covid-19. but to “grow back better”. The recommendations are the first output of the Global Tourism Crisis Committee, established by […] More

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    Jamaica Tourist Board launches new online series

    The Jamaica Tourist Board is using its digital platforms to deliver a virtual care package to followers around the world currently practicing social distancing. Tomorrow night, the organisation will kick off its ‘Escape to Jamaica’ Instagram Live series featuring one of leading disc jockeys on the island, ZJ Sparks. The popular ZIP 103 DJ will […] More

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    UK travel insurance market contracts in wake of coronavirus

    A significant number of the major insurers in the UK have pulled out of the travel insurance market since the coronavirus pandemic sparked travel chaos around the world, Which? has found. The consumer organisation contacted 75 insurance providers to establish if and how they were amending their provision of travel insurance following the global outbreak […] More

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    FCM Travel Solutions signs four new Africa partners

    FCM Travel Solutions is expanding its footprint in Africa. The global travel management company has signed partnership agreements giving it presence in an additional four countries – Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Congo and Ethiopia. The expansion follows increased demand from new and existing clients for local servicing in these markets. In Central Africa, FCM […] More

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    ABTA marks anniversary with new logo

    ABTA is marking its 70th anniversary this year with a range of activities. These include industry events to recognise this significant milestone and thank members and other stakeholders for their contribution to the association. The anniversary will be marked by a new commemorative logo. The first meeting of ABTA, formerly known as the Association of […] More