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Wednesday, June 09, 2021

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Headline News

Futuristic technologies for safer travel

Prior to the pandemic, the world was gradually shifting to digital and high-tech methods. The transformation accelerated, thanks to the treacherous coronavirus-led pandemic. … Continue Reading

Ground control to Major Tom…oops sorry Jeff!

While David Bowie’s “Ground Control to Major Tom” is locked in many of our memories, or at least us “oldies” as THE man in space, although sadly he did not make it back, a report by Jackie Wattles in CNN Business says that Amazon boss Jeff Bezos will be flying to space on the first crewed flight of the New Shepard, the rocket ship made by his space company, Blue Origin, with the flight scheduled for July 20th, just 15 days after he is set to resign as CEO of Amazon and Blue Origin said Bezos’ younger brother, Mark Bezos, will also join the flight. … Continue Reading

Bali will reopen to international travellers in July

Australia’s favourite holiday island will welcome back international tourists next month despite the fears Indonesia is on the brink of another outbreak. … Continue Reading

Have you ever wondered where Royal Caribbean’s ships are right now?

Have you ever wondered where Royal Caribbean’s ships are right now? … Continue Reading

P&O and guest funds save turtles

P&O Cruises Australia says that in a stunning achievement in the protection of the marine environment, a record 13,000 hatchlings of endangered turtle species have been released off the idyllic Conflict Islands in a project supported by the guest funded P&O Pacific Partnership. … Continue Reading

Aviation News

France reopens to leisure travel; Delta adds more Paris and Nice flights

After more than a year of restrictions on international travel, more European countries are reopening for U.S. leisure and other non-essential travelers – in time for those seeking new adventures this summer and to further support economic recovery from the global pandemic. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Aviation

• New hit movies, TV series, and premium entertainment coming to Delta Studio this summer

• KLM expands its intercontinental network this winter, adding six new destinations

• Alitalia Newco to Launch Ops Early 3Q21, Plans Asset Tenders

• Delta launches Flight to Net Zero, signs partnership with CWT

Business News

Delta Drone International Reappointed As Preferred Supplier For Drone Data Services In South Africa By South 32

Drones-as-a-service provider Delta Drone International has secured a five-year contract renewal after being successfully reappointed as its aerial data services provider in South Africa by global mining and metals company, South 32. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Business News

• Selo Group Empowers Local Communities with New Ecommerce Platform

• Concern at extra charges on travellers

• The Future of Travel Bubbles in APAC and Beyond

• Welcome progress on Round 2 Verification Process

Cruise News

Stunning News on World Ocean Day of Record Release of Endangered Turtle Hatchlings in a Conflict Islands Marine Biodiversity Project Supported by Guest Funded P&O Pacific Partnership

In a stunning achievement in the protection of the marine environment, a record 13,000 hatchlings of endangered turtle species have been released off the idyllic Conflict Islands in a project supported by the guest-funded P&O Pacific Partnership. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• Royal Caribbean’s first US cruise offers hope of recovery for leading cruise operators in 2021, says GlobalData

Events Calendar

Live Virtual Travel Trade Famil: Banff National Park – Canadian Rockies, Alberta (24 June)

Banff National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains of Alberta, is inviting Australian and New Zealand travel agents to reconnect on year-round experiences via a virtual famil. … Continue Reading

Trade Events

New Australian conservation travel alliance to be launched at ATE

The new brand, Conservation Travel Australia (CTA), will launch at this year’s Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), and is an alliance between internationally recognised wildlife tour company, Echidna Walkabout, and the not-for-profit koala conservation organisation, Koala Clancy Foundation. … Continue Reading