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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

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Headline News

Breakthrough may defeat one of travel’s greatest threats

American scientists have developed a revolutionary new vaccine that could spell the end of malaria, a disease that kills over 400,000 people a year and has for centuries been a major threat to travellers visiting tropical regions. … Continue Reading

‘I Feel Like A Ruined Woman’ – how the pandemic cost a travel agency $38.5 million and 25 jobs

A report in Cruise Passenger says that Carole Smethurst, founder of award-winning Bicton Travel, has been devastated by the pandemic which has seen her company’s annual turnover plummet from $40 million to $1.5 million, with her telling Cruise Passenger, “I feel like a ruined woman,” with Cruise Passenger saying she is not alone. … Continue Reading

Amadeus’ Justin Montgomery chats with John Alwyn-Jones about vital future travel trends and our “new world”.

Leading global travel tech company Amadeus and Justin Montgomery, General Manager, Australia for Amadeus says that if 2020 was the year when freedom to travel was put on ice, … Continue Reading

Expedia says cruisers want to cruise and are changing the way they want to cruise

USA’s Travel Industry Today reporting from the Expedia Cruises 2021 Virtual Conference, says the online travel agency revealed new data that suggests that cruise travellers want to cruise as soon as possible and are changing the way they want to cruise and even where they go. … Continue Reading

Spirit of Tasmania closes recliner, shared cabins and all onboard facilities ex Melbourne

You have to assume everything is going brilliantly in Victoria on the COVID front – but I have received a few surprising messages re Spirit of Tasmania sailings from Melbourne. … Continue Reading

Covid -19 News

Small businesses urged to ask COVID questions this tax time

CPA Australia’s top tip for small businesses is to ask their tax adviser if they’re eligible for any COVID-related tax incentives and deductions this tax time. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Coronavirus (Covid-19)

• Malaysia Permission Granted for COVID-19 Test Kit from China for Emergency Use; Homegrown Holista Colltech Receives Initial Order for 15,000 Units for Deployment

• Diaverum joins EKPF’s UNFOLD campaign to ensure renal patients’ ability to travel post-COVID-19

• Australia’s largest vaccine incentive: $200 million to open Australia to the World

Cruise News

Sydney’s world-famous harbour goes historic

Visitors to Sydney from currently all over Australia and New Zealand, but soon the world, can now experience one of the rarest ships in the world while soaking up the views on Sydney Harbour. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• Explore the Cultural Diversity of Europe with Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ ® ‘Upgrade in Europe’ Offer

• The most comprehensive program ever with a record four ships including a new expedition vessel

• Disney Cruise Line Offers More Holiday Cheer Than Ever Before in Fall 2022

• Royal Caribbean Supports Travel Partners with Enhanced Trade Tools and Bold Virtual Trade Event