News
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Royal cans Canada and Alaska
Wednesday | Jun 3 2020ROYAL Caribbean Cruises has confirmed the extension of Canada’s ban on pax cruise shipping until 31 Oct (TD yesterday) means all of its 2020 sailings to Canada, Alaska & New England will no longer proceed.
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New New Cal hub
Wednesday | Jun 3 2020NEW Caledonia Tourism is showcasing the destination through a new “virtual hub” full of videos and inspirational imagery.
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Cyprus to pay for COVID-19 treatment
Wednesday | Jun 3 2020THE limited reopening of Cyprus to tourists will see the island’s government cover the expenses of any visitors who test positive to coronavirus over the summer.
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NCL to add filters
Wednesday | Jun 3 2020NORWEGIAN Cruise Line has released details of a new “SAIL SAFE” health and safety program which involves stringent protocols for post COVID-19 cruising.
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Air NZ Apr slump
Wednesday | Jun 3 2020AIR New Zealand carried just 15,000 passengers in Apr, with the carrier’s monthly traffic statistics indicating the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the figure down 98.8% versus last year.
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TTIH webinars
Wednesday | Jun 3 2020THIS week The Travel Industry Hub (TTIH) is continuing its ongoing quest to keep everyone’s spirits up, with Survive and Revive webinars including a presentation aptly titled “Making Money in Travel” scheduled for 1pm AEST today courtesy of Simon Bernardi from Australia & Beyond Holidays.
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A-ROSA Jun start
Wednesday | Jun 3 2020A-ROSA River Cruises has announced it will resume sailings on the Portuguese Douro river from 17 Jun as 31 countries in Europe start lifting restrictions.
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Ponant education
Wednesday | Jun 3 2020PONANT is conducting a second series of lectures via its Facebook page each Thu this month at 5pm AEST, with the latest series focusing on the remote Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand and Australia.
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Marriott China open
Wednesday | Jun 3 2020MARRIOTT International has confirmed the reopening of all of its properties in China, with CEO Arne Sorenson telling an investor conference in New York that occupancy rates there were now sitting at around 40%, up from just 7% in Feb this year.
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ASTW appoints
Wednesday | Jun 3 2020THE Australian Society of Travel Writers (ASTW) has appointed The Association Specialists (TAS) as its new secretariat.