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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

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Headline News

Pathetic Minister for Tourism snub response to CLIA #ReadySetSail

In response to the hundreds if not thousands of emails sent to him as part of CLIA’s #ReadySetSail campaign Federal Minister for Tourism Dan Tehan has snubbed the respondents by issuing a standard. very brief and what has been described as a pathetic response. … Continue Reading

13 cruise ships approved for test cruises in the USA

Our friends at Cruise Industry News in the USA tell us that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved 13 ships for simulated voyages, also known as test cruises, using volunteers as passengers. … Continue Reading

World’s Top Twenty Covid-19 Compliant Airlines

Airlineratings.com, the world’s only safety, product, and COVID-19 rating agency has named its Top Twenty airlines for COVID-19 compliance. … Continue Reading

Abu Dhabi Cancels Contract on Gigantic Billion Dollar New Airport

The oil-rich Gulf emirate of Abu Dhabi is said to have canceled a nearly $3 billion contract for a long-delayed new airport terminal that was to be dominated by Etihad Airways. According to Reuters sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the government-owned airport operator canceled the contract due to significant cost overruns. … Continue Reading

Airlines Are Increasingly Becoming Targets for Cyber Attacks

According to a Eurocontrol report, there has been a significant increase in cyber-attacks against various segments of the aviation industry over the last year. … Continue Reading

Aviation News

Oman Air Continues to Prioritize Health and Safety, Operating Two Separate Passenger Flights with Fully Vaccinated Crews to Two Domestic Destinations in Same Day

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, operated two regularly scheduled passenger flights with fully vaccinated crews to two separate domestic destinations in the Sultanate on 12 July 2021. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Aviation

• American Airlines Commits to Setting Science-Based Target for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

• TOPCAST Acquires Shanghai AML Aviation Technologies to Bolster Mainland China MRO Service Burgeoning Growth

• American Airlines unseats British Airways as most mentioned airline operator on Twitter during Q2 2021, reveals GlobalData

• Air France welcomes ‘Cannes’, its 11th Airbus A350

Appointment News

Club Med announces Rachael Harding as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of East, South Asia, and Pacific (ESAP)

3Club Med, the leader in premium all-inclusive holidays, today announces the appointment of Rachael Harding as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of East, South Asia, and Pacific. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Appointments / Movers & Shakers

• IHG Hotels & Resorts invests in Thailand female leaders

• Visit Maldives Appoints New Australian PR Representative

• Martin Apsel-von zur Gathen named new Head of Operations Planning & Steering at SWISS

• Air New Zealand Board Appointments

Cruise News

Regent Seven Seas Cruises®’ 2024 World Cruise Breaks Booking Record for Third Year Running

 Regent Seven Seas Cruises® has, for the third year in a row, broken the company’s world cruise opening day booking record. The epic 2024 World Cruise officially sold out at approximately 1.00 am, 15 July, having gone on sale at 10.30 pm that day. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• Oceania “Vista” to set new standards for residential-style luxury

• Carnival Cruise Line Announces Cruise Directors for Next Round of Ships Returning to Service This Summer

• Carnival Cruise Line Resumes Operations from PortMiami This Afternoon, Carnival Horizon Joined By Mardi Gras for a Special Sailaway Moment

• Crystal Guests Embark Crystal Endeavor in Reykjavík for Maiden Expedition Voyage

Theme Park News

Disneyland Resort Announces Limited-Time Summer Ticket Offer for California Residents, as Low as $83 Per Person

Californians can let their summer adventures begin with a bucket list of fun at the Disneyland Resort, and it starts with a new, limited-time ticket offer for California residents. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Theme Parks

• Hong Kong’s biggest summer carnival – “Kid-trepreneur market” opening soon

• Discovery Bay FUNtastic Summer 2021: Keigo Family Characters, Mobile Game and Lucky Draw Await at the Discovery Bay FUNtastic Summer Shop, Eat, Play Fiesta