Global Travel News
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Baselworld, Agreement with Exhibitors and New Platforms
Basel, Switzerland, May 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The MCH Group and representatives of the exhibitors at Baselworld have reached agreement on the settlement for the cancelled Baselworld 2020. In…
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The Effects of COVID 19 on the South East Asia Events Industry
Bangkok, Thailand, May 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Preparing the events industry for a future after COVID-19 PouchNation collects events industry insights and evaluates the outcome during the first episode…
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Lufthansa, Special Flight Schedule in Times of Coronavirus
Frankfurt/Main, Germany, May 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Many people are dependent on flying for important reasons, even during the coronavirus crisis. Initially, travellers simply wanted to go back home.…
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UNWTO Recognizes World’s Best Innovators Facing Up To COVID-19
Madrid, Spain, May 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The top solutions for accelerating the recovery of tourism have been celebrated in the ‘Healing Solutions for Tourism’ Challenge. Launched by the…
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UNWTO: International Tourist Numbers Could Fall 60-80% in 2020
Madrid, Spain, May 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a 22% fall in international tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2020, the latest data from…
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Urgent Appeal to International Community to Support African Travel and Tourism Sector
Geneva, Switzerland, May 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Five international air transport and tourism bodies have launched an appeal to international financial institutions, country development partners and international donors to…
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Marriott Raises $920M with Credit-Card Amendments
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, May 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed amendments to its existing co-brand credit card agreements with JPMorgan Chase & Co.…
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African Union Ministers Discuss Actions to Mitigate Devastating Impacts of COVID-19
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The African Union Ministers responsible for Tourism and members of the Bureau for the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Transport, Infrastructure,…
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Choice Hotels Announces Commitment To Clean Initiative
Rockville, Maryland, United States, May 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Enhances best practice guidance for cleaning, disinfecting, hygiene and social distancing to help protect the health and safety of guests,…
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Best Western Hotels Introduces Industry-Leading Cleaning Program: We Care Clean
Phoenix, Arizona, United States, May 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Program Ensures Elevated Level of Cleaning Standards and Operational Best Practices at Best Western-Branded Hotels. Best Western Hotels and Resorts…