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News: Etihad Airways latest carrier to detail Covid-19 toll (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-06 09:39:53)
Etihad Airways carried some 3.5 million passengers in the first half of 2020, down 58 per cent from the 8.2 million reported in the same period of last year.
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News: US cruise lines extend suspension of sailing into October (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-06 09:29:28)
Cruise Lines International Association has announced that its ocean-going members have agreed to suspend United States cruise operations until at least October 31st.
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News: Lufthansa to shrink operations following historic losses (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-06 09:14:28)
Lufthansa will cut 22,000 full-time jobs across its portfolio of airlines, while 100 aircraft will also permanently leave the fleet. In the first half of 2020, the group reported total losses of €2.9 billion.
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News: Ryanair increases capacity in August as confidence returns (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-06 08:37:55)
Ryanair has restored over 60 per cent of normal flight schedules this month, following the resumption of its services at the end of June. Throughout July, Ryanair flew 4.4 million customers to destinations across Europe.
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News: Resorts reopen in Maldives as travel restrictions lift (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-06 07:46:38)
Following the reopening of borders to international visitors, the Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation has announced that 146 of its 156 resorts in operation will reopen to guests by the end of October.
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News: Air Transat to restore year-round UK flights (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-06 07:10:23)
Air Transat has unveiled its winter timetable with plans to operate from airports across the UK during the season, thus restoring year-round operations.
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News: LATA Expo to go digital in 2020 (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-06 06:55:40)
The Latin American Travel Association has announced that the 2020 LATA Expo (previously Experience Latin America) will be held in a virtual capacity between October 19th-23rd.
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Focus: Where to head to on holidays post the COVID-19 pandemic (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-05 15:22:23)
After many months living with COVID-19, we emerge from the lockdown ready for a holiday. But where can you go that’s safe but still offers a relaxing and enjoyable break?
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Focus: Virtual wine tastings at home to beat the pandemic blues (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-05 15:10:50)
While nothing compares to being on the grounds of a vineyard, virtual tastings are a close second. Being able to connect with the owner of a winery, ask questions and get live answers, and learn about what goes into making each bottle so special creates a truly enjoyable experience.
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Focus: Sign language interpreters head to Australia’s popular tourist regions (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-05 14:30:25)
Australians may have seen Auslan (or Sign Language) Interpreters on many forms of media during the coronavirus crisis, now they will see this unique language at some of Australia’s most famous tourist sites.
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News: Dubai to reopen events sector as tourists return (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-05 13:15:27)
The government of Dubai has said that the city can once again host live events. However, a rigorous set of social distancing guidelines will be in place to continue the fight against Covid-19.
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News: PATA calls for greater cooperation in Covid-19 recovery (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-05 11:43:21)
The Pacific Asia Travel Association is calling upon all industry stakeholders from both the public and private sector to work more closely together towards the recovery of the travel and tourism industry.
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News: Pavilions Hotels signs new property in the Philippines (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-05 11:35:05)
The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of El Nido Beach Spa & Resort. The 96-key pool-villa luxury resort is being developed on the white sandy beaches of El Nido on Palawan island, Philippines.
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News: Covid-19 pushes Disney into loss for second quarter (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-05 11:00:24)
Entertainment giant Disney lost $4.7 billion in the three months to June, as the virus forced it to close theme parks and delay film releases and production.
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News: Accor reopens hotels as Covid-19 peak passes (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-05 10:04:36)
The company said 81 per cent of its hotels were now open and that it had a solid liquidity position of more than £3.6 billion at the end of June.
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News: WTTC warns of huge job losses in UK tourism sector (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-05 09:48:32)
Nearly three million jobs in the UK look set to be lost due to the collapse of travel, according to deeply pessimistic figures from the World Travel & Tourism Council.
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News: UK government criticised for quarantine decision-making (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-05 09:32:56)
The Covid-19 pandemic in the UK was accelerated by critical errors in the approach to border measures take by the government, the Home Affairs select committee finds.
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News: Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy in New York (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-05 09:21:39)
Virgin Atlantic has filed for bankruptcy in the United States as the aviation sector continues to battle the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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News: Virgin Atlantic files for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in New York (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-05 09:21:35)
Virgin Atlantic has filed for bankruptcy in the United States as the aviation sector continues to battle the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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News: Uniworld adds no-fly options to France cruise portfolio (Breaking Travel News 2020-08-05 08:16:33)
Adapting to changing travel preferences in a post-Covid-19 era, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has added a self-drive option to its 2021 cruises in France.