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Monday, July 26, 2021

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Headline News

Anti-lockdown protesters might rage but it’s too late for some

The bands of anti-lockdown and anti-vaccine protesters who rampaged through Sydney and Melbourne on Saturday might be interested to read a gripping account by a US hospital doctor, who is treating unvaccinated, dying Covid patients, some of whom beg for a vaccine, only to be told that they have left the decision too late.

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Vivid travel agent stories reinforce the case for more support

The suspension of the Tasman travel bubble, alongside the flow-on effects of Covid-linked border closures and restrictions in Australia, make the case for more government support for Australian travel agents and businesses more compelling than ever – and here, two agents explain their need for JobKeeper or something similar. … Continue Reading

Will the Aussie AZ vaccine be recognised in Europe, US?

As arguments rage over which vaccine is the most acceptable in the world, a new twist has emerged in Australia.

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Lindblad Expeditions Launches National Geographic Endurance in Iceland

According to our friends at Cruise Industry News, Lindblad Expeditions has officially launched the newest addition to their fleet, the National Geographic Endurance, … Continue Reading

What The Pandemic Taught Travelers About Insurance

What did people learn about traveling during a pandemic? Their travel insurance did not provide the protection they expected.  … Continue Reading

Aviation News

Airbus delivers first A350 from its widebody completion & delivery centre in China

Airbus has delivered the first A350 from its widebody completion & delivery centre in Tianjin (C&DC), China, taking additional steps in the expansion of its global footprint and long-term strategic partnership with China. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Aviation

• Air New Zealand opens more bookings to bring Kiwis home from NSW

• Air New Zealand issues advice to customers around trans-Tasman travel

• IATA Warns Governments on High Cost of Testing

• Intelsat 2Ku Now Available as a Linefit Option on Airbus A320-family Aircraft

Covid 19 News

Lockdowns reinforce need for more government support

The suspension of the Trans Tasman Safe Travel Zone and the combined flow of COVID border closures and restrictions make the need for more government support for travel agents and businesses even more compelling. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Coronavirus (Covid-19)

• COVID-19 testing in the US declines in H1, says GlobalData

• New, free platform for tourism industry innovation inspired by Covid collaborations

Cruise News

New Europe Cruises 2023 for Seabourn

Seabourn Cruises has announced new itineraries for four of its ships in 2023 in Europe from late March to early December. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• Carnival Breeze Returns to Service from Galveston Today; Third Carnival Cruise Line Ship to Resume Guest Operations

• Oceania Cruises Debuts NEW Europe and Tahiti Cruises

• Coral Expeditions leads Citizen Science Expedition on the Great Barrier Reef

Hotel News

Staywell, Stay Confident, Stay Local.

On the back of the latest round of rolling lockdowns across Australia, StayWell Holdings, one of the largest hotel management groups in Asia Pacific, has announced their Flexible Getaways campaign. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Hotel News

• W Hotels and Cercle to Host Livestreamed Concert by Monolink at a Castaway Island at W Maldives: Gaathafushi

Lifestyle News

Surviving Sydney lockdown – Calling Homeschool Heros!

With at least a sixth week of lockdown on the cards for Greater Sydney, it’s clear that parents are the true miracle workers of this moment. … Continue Reading