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Friday, July 02, 2021

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Headline News

The definitive expert “guide” to State border closures and COVID-19 by Anthony Dennis

In his usual inimitable and highly humourous style, Anthony Dennis, the national travel editor of www.traveller.com.au has succinctly summed up the debacle and confusion that has been created between our Federal and State governments regarding the “lockdowns” and more! … Continue Reading

Lufthansa Will Replace the Phrase “Ladies and Gentlemen”

The Lufthansa Group will replace expressions like “ladies and gentleman” during onboard announcements in favour of gender-neutral greetings the airline confirmed on Wednesday. The change will be made not only at Lufthansa but also at Austrian Airlines, SWISS, and its low-cost subsidiary, Eurowings. … Continue Reading

Although Aussies cannot cruise or even travel overseas, which cruise lines require a COVID-19 vaccine?

Although Aussies cannot even travel [unless you are a lucky sportsperson, famous or even wealthy it appears] leave alone cruise, some of the cruise industry is seeking to resume operations around the world. … Continue Reading

Cathay Pacific Tells Crew to Get Vaccinated or Risk Their Job

Cathay Pacific told pilots and flight attendants on Thursday that their employment with the airline would be reviewed and could be terminated if they have not had a COVID-19 vaccine by August. The policy shift is a major toughening of the Hong Kong-based airline’s attitude towards vaccines which previously encouraged but did not mandate inoculation. … Continue Reading

A new day dawns – Celebrity Edge first ship to sail from a US port in 15 months.

Celebrity Cruises says that last weekend marked the rebirth of the company and the industry, … Continue Reading

Aviation News

Korean Air and Korea Development Bank finalize Asiana post-merger integration plan

Korean Air has finalized the post-merger integration (PMI) plan to integrate Asiana Airlines after receiving confirmation from the Korea Development Bank. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Aviation

• Air France’s ‘Train + Air’ program reaffirms commitment to environmental sustainability, says GlobalData

• Qatar Airways and Alaska Airlines to Further Strengthen Partnership

Cruise News

Viking’s most popular ocean itineraries already sold for 2022

Viking is encouraging anyone wanting to travel with the award-winning cruise line in 2022 or 2023 to book now as many of its best-selling 2022 ocean itineraries are already sold out or have limited staterooms on remaining departures. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• P&O Cruises Australia Extends Cruising Pause Until Mid-December

Statistics & Trends

Spanish hotel bookings bounce back to pre-pandemic levels, leading industry recovery ahead of major European markets

The volume of hotel bookings in Spain has returned to the same levels of two years ago, according to data collected from the SiteMinder World Hotel Index on June 28, 2021. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Statistics & Trends

• Tokyo 2020 tourism legacy could create some positive impacts, says GlobalData

• Younger travellers are more likely to choose accommodations with inclusive policies