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ONE GIANT LEAP FOR VIRGIN GALACTIC

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Virgin Galactic has made its first rocket-powered flight to the fringe of space in a manned shuttle, as the company forges toward offering tourist flights to the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere. The flight was also the first-ever spaceflight from Spaceport America, making New Mexico the third US state to launch humans into space. High above the desert in a cloudless sky, the VSS Unity ignited its…

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The Luxury Collection Debuts in South Korea with Opening of Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Gangnam

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The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, celebrates its brand debut in South Korea with the opening of Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Gangnam. Originally built in 1914 as one of Korea’s first luxury hotels, the hotel is located in Gangnam, one of Seoul’s most vibrant and energetic districts. Just steps from the city’s most popular…

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Luxury Hotel Capella Hanoi Opens in the Capital’s Old Quarter

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Hanoi, Vietnam, May 25, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Capella Hanoi has officially opened its doors, ushering in a new era of art and elegance in the heart of Vietnam’s vibrant capital city. Located just steps away from the iconic Hanoi Opera House, this beautiful boutique hotel has been dreamt up as a “petite auberge” – a rendezvous spot for the greatest opera singers, composers and artists of a glamorous…

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UNWTO Presents Accessibility and Inclusive Tourism Development Compendium

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Madrid, Spain, May 25, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The UNWTO Affiliate Members Department, within the framework of the activities of the Working Group on Accessible Tourism, organized the Expert Meeting on Accessible Tourism – Good Practices on Accessible Tourism in Nature Areas at FITUR Next. This event provided a space to recognize the importance of incorporating accessibility into the tourism…

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ROUND-UP:May 17-21, 2021

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A busy week of border talk, a new refund tracking tool from Transat, more Porter delays; oh, and happy national tourism week. NEWS It’s National Tourism Week in Canada (May 23-30). The annual event, which has been organized by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) since 2013, takes on a whole new meaning this year. “This,” says TIAC, “is our chance to rally as an industry to convince…

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EU Digital COVID Certificate Could Unlock International Travel

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London, United Kingdom, May 25, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Virginia Messina, Senior Vice President WTTC said: “WTTC welcomes the agreement reached on the EU Digital COVID Certificate, which has now been given the green light by all member states. This new certificate could be the key to unlocking international travel and save thousands of businesses and millions of jobs across Europe and beyond.

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Celebrates 500th Milestone Opening With Debut on Amelia Island

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, celebrates today the significant milestone of its 500 th hotel opening with the debut of SpringHill Suites by Marriott Amelia Island. The oceanside property is ideally situated in a pristine coastal location on Amelia Island, known as Florida’s jewel of the Sea Islands. As travelers continue to seek…

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St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Heralds a New Beacon of Beachfront Glamour with the Debut of The St. Regis Bermuda Resort

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St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of The St. Regis Bermuda Resort. Extending the legacy of St. Regis from New York’s finest address of 55 th and Fifth, the resort blends the timelessness of a bygone era with avant-garde Bermudian design and cultural influences. Situated in the historic Town of St. George’s, an UNESCO World Heritage site, and nestled among the soft sands and…

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UNWTO Hosts Tourism Leaders in Madrid

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Madrid, Spain, May 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The global tourism sector has come together to show its unity and readiness to restart as soon as conditions allow. To celebrate the return of the FITUR International Tourism Fair, UNWTO united leaders from the public and private sectors to send out a strong message that tourism is ready to return. Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili welcomed…

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Former President of Seychelles Named One of Five Ocean Ambassadors

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Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, May 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Efforts in Seychelles to protect more of its ocean territory have been given an added boost with the island nation now represented on the Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Project. Former President James Michel is one of the five ocean ambassadors of the project which is supporting an initiative for Blue Nature Alliance aimed at securing the…

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