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Saturday, Feb 27, 2021

Tourism MEPs Want Uniform Travel Measures for Summer, Including a Common Vaccination Certificate

*Members of the European Union parliament want the block to impose uniform travel measures for the summer, among others, by creating a common vaccination certificate that would serve specifically for ...

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Friday, Feb 26, 2021

COVID-19: MEPs discuss ways to increase roll-out of vaccines with pharma CEOs

I*n a hearing held on 25th February 2021, MEPs demanded clarity on vaccine deliveries and insisted that pharmaceutical companies honour their contracts.* MEPs quizzed CEOs and representatives of leadi...

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Thursday, Feb 25, 2021

MHRA REPORTS interviews Hon. Aaron Farrugia

The tourism, travel and hospitality on-line talk show *MHRA REPORTS* will have as guest speaker, the *Hon. Aaron Farrugia*, *Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Planning*. The host of the...

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Thursday, Feb 25, 2021

Harnessing the Power of Culture and Creativity in Tourism Recovery - UNWTO

The shared values and close ties between tourism and culture stakeholders means both sectors can work together to ensure inclusive access to heritage, as countries around the world recover from the pa...

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Thursday, Feb 25, 2021

Europe’s travel & tourism sector calls on EU governments to chart restart plan in time for summer

*Over 60 travel and tourism organisations unveil concrete recommendations for re-opening travel & tourism in Europe, including creation of Commission-led Task Force to restore freedom of movement. * T...

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Wednesday, Feb 24, 2021

Bars to stay shut for another month, but measures relaxed at care homes

* * *Health minister signs a legal notice keeping pubs closed * *Restaurants opening hours extended up to midnight* Bars and band clubs will remain shut throughout March but some care homes will see m...

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Wednesday, Feb 24, 2021

Greek island holidays as early as MAY? Athens considers plan to break from EU rules and reopen borders to sun-seeking Britons before summer

*Greece is looking into whether it can give an early green light to British tourists * *The country is examining whether it could open its borders as early as May * *The early reopening of  Greece wou...

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Tuesday, Feb 23, 2021

Holiday bookings surge after lockdown exit plans

*Holiday firms and airlines have reported a surge in bookings since the plan for easing lockdown was unveiled.* Despite questions over the return of international travel, the UK's biggest holiday firm...

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Tuesday, Feb 23, 2021

CDC says hotel workers should be prioritized for vaccinations

The CDC has updated its vaccination distribution guidelines, recommending that states prioritize hotel workers for vaccination by classifying "Travel Accommodation" employees under Phase 1c of the Adv...

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Tuesday, Feb 23, 2021

Deloitte: Consumer Perception of Travel Safety Improves as Vaccines Roll Out, COVID Cases Decline

*Net spending intent on travel hits pandemic high mark* *Key takeaways* Six weeks after COVID-19 vaccine distribution began in the U.S., more than 50% of U.S. adults expect to be fully vaccinated in t...

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Tuesday, Feb 23, 2021

Investment in digital channels a priority for airlines, OTAs

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated consumers’ usage of online tools and platforms, and travel brands are making plans to address that transformation. In a survey conducted by Sweden-based payment t...

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Tuesday, Feb 23, 2021

IHG looks to mid-market brands and digital developments to help recovery

*InterContinental Hotels Group* (IHG) expects to have attribute pricing live across its portfolio by the end of this year. The functionality, which is the latest phase of its Guest Reservation System ...

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