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Wenesday, July 21, 2021

From the Publishers Desk - The Latest Tourism News

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Headline News

A ray of hope! Canada set to welcome vaccinated visitors

If Australians are ever allowed out of their own country, they may visit Canada, which is on track to open up its borders to fully vaccinated travellers, starting in just seven weeks’ time, “provided that the domestic epidemiologic situation remains favourable”. … Continue Reading

CHOICE reports describe Flight Centre’s ‘horrible’ customer service and delayed refunds 

Independent Australian consumer advocate CHOICE has released a further travel report, in particular related to refunds, this time singling our Flight Centre saying, “The findings of our COVID travel cancellation survey don’t speak well of Flight Centre’s treatment of customers. … Continue Reading

Global Tourism Plastics Initiative- tourism industry’s sustainability catalyst?

Here’s some food for thought- tourists can seek the optimum benefits from the tourism industry only if the industry is sustainable. Unfortunately, the sector contributes to a substantial amount of plastic waste. But there is a silver lining- the industry can adopt more circular and sustainable measures and become well balanced. … Continue Reading

Australia left behind as Canada announces cruise restart in November.

In total contrast to the government in Australia with cruising here wallowing in the dark and no information being revealed, the Canadian Government says cruising can restart on November 1, 2021. … Continue Reading

Fiji gets it right – no jabs, no job

It is amazing that here in Australia, some might see Fiji as a third world country, but in terms of COVID-19, in my opinion, at least, they have got it right, with a first world response,  … Continue Reading

Accolade News

World’s Best Airlines for 2021

AirlineRatings.com, the world’s only safety, product, and COVID rating website has announced Qatar Airways as its Airline of the Year for 2021. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Accolades

• Qatar Airways Named Airline of the Year and Best Business Class by the 2021 AirlineRatings Awards

• The Awards of the 40th Istanbul Film Festival

• Kavalan Wins Triple Trophy Honours at ISC, IWSC

Agents Incentive News

Win with Viking’s trade incentive

Viking is running a trade incentive that allows Australian and New Zealand travel agents the chance to win one of 10 gift cards to the value of $50 each. … Continue Reading

Cruise News

Viking marks float out of newest ocean ship, Viking Mars

Viking today announced its newest ocean ship – the 930-guest Viking Mars – was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• Carnival Dream Becomes Latest Carnival Cruise Line Ship Adorned with New Hull Design

• Oceania Cruises Reveals New Ship Suites and Stateroom Designs

• Hurtigruten Expeditions Partners with California Ocean Alliance to Study and Protect Whales in Antarctica

• Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Next Episode Of “Embark – The Series”