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Monday, July 12, 2021

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Headline News

What to do when the travel bubble bursts? It happened to me

The trans-Tasman bubble with New Zealand is a vital international travel corridor and the only one Australians are free to take – but what happens when Covid breaks out, the bubble goes into pause mode and your flight is cancelled? Peter Needham tells the story. … Continue Reading

Yes, another Australian cruise season sunk, but Polynesia goes ahead!

Oceania Cruises has announced that it has cancelled its Regatta local season due to the Australian government’s ongoing cruise ban. … Continue Reading

Vaccinations allow recovery of European tourism to be in sight this summer

A report by Travel Daily Media UK says that European travel activity is set to build some momentum moving into the peak summer months due to the ramp-up in vaccinations, … Continue Reading

Aussie instant covid sensor could change the world in which we live…and travel.

An instant COVID-19 sensor developed and made in Australia could help transform day-to-day management of the pandemic, protecting frontline workers and the wider community, and have a direct impact on travel. … Continue Reading

What actually is England’s COVID-19 Freedom Day?

A report by Sky News says that when Boris Johnson set out his plan for easing coronavirus measures back in February, he told MPs that step four would see “all legal limits on social contact” being removed, … Continue Reading

Aviation News

Oman Air Announcement-Oman Air’s Operations During Lockdown

Our flights are departing on time. For flights operating during the lockdown period, passengers and those dropping them off or picking them up are allowed to travel to the airport. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Aviation

• EVA Pilots Digital AOKpass for COVID-19 Test Results

• SAS increases flights from Scandinavia to the United States

• EVA Air Launches Digital Health Passport on SFO and LAX Flights

• Over 11,000 seats added as Rarotonga takes off!

Business News

Immigration does not harm wages outcomes for Australians: CEDA

Recent commentary from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) perpetuates the myth that immigration harms the employment and wages prospects of local workers when CEDA analysis of migration data shows otherwise, says CEDA Senior Economist Gabriela D’Souza. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Business News

• Deal activity in the travel & tourism sector increased by 39.6% during June 2021, finds GlobalData

Covid-19 News

American Airlines Joins White House to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine Globally

As part of the White House initiative to share at least 80 million U.S. vaccine doses globally this summer, American Airlines moved 1.5 million coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine doses from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City on a Boeing 777-200 aircraft. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Coronavirus (Covid-19)

• VFS Global, Unifier and Accredify announce strategic partnership in digital health credentials for a seamless and safe cross-border travel experience

• Covid Breaches Force Jindabyne Venue Closure

Cruise News

In case you thought cruising had stopped everywhere for ever, Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils its 132-Night 2024 World Cruise

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed its 132 night 2024 World Cruise, … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• Marella announces clever one country international cruises

• Scenic Eclipse chartered to Saudi for it appears $250,000 a day!

• Cunard Queen Elizabeth cruises cancelled after a number of crew test positive

Sports News

Qatar reveals plans to open over 100 new properties in FIFA 2022 World CupTM countdown

Qatar is adding 105 new hotels and serviced apartments to its already extensive portfolio of properties, as the country gears up to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM. … Continue Reading

Trade Event News

IPW Appoints GTSE as First Official Sports & Tourism Representation Ambassador

IPW, the largest tourism trade show in the United States, has selected Global Tourism Sports & Entertainment (GTSE) GTSE to be its first official Sports and Tourism Representation Ambassador. … Continue Reading

Visit Europe News

The New “Undiscovered Italy Tour” In Calabria Seals The Recovery Of The Italian Tourism Industry

A new educational tour in Calabria – the third of its kind in this wonderful southern Italian region, after the two which took place in 2020 – for meeting and wedding planners, as well as for a selection of travel bloggers and specializing journalists, under the Undiscovered Italy Tours format, conceived and created by Daniela Corti Events with the patronage of Enit (the Italian tourist board), definitely marks the recovery of Italy’s tourism industry thanks to a successful vaccination campaign allowing the restart of all activities. … Continue Reading