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Allianz Partners Joins UNWTO Affiliate Members Network

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Paris, France, March 29, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization has welcomed Allianz Partners into its global network of Affiliate Members. With a presence in 75 countries, the company will help advance UNWTO’s mission to promote safe, responsible and accessible tourism, with a special focus on travel and mobility protection solutions. The UNWTO Affiliate Members network brings…

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WTTC and ETC Call on European Parliament to Approve Digital Green Certificate

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Brussels, Belgium, March 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / WTTC and the European Travel Commission (ETC) welcome European Commission’s proposal for the EU wide Digital Green Certificate, which will be a major step towards the recovery of Travel & Tourism in the region. The introduction of the new certificate to travel could see Member States welcoming travelers with proof of vaccination, a negative test or…

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Marriott International Teams With Shinhan Card and Visa For Korea’s First-Ever Co-Branded Hotel Credit Card

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Marriott International today announced the launch of Marriott Bonvoy® The BEST Shinhan Card, offered exclusively by Visa, enabling cardholders to accelerate the number of Marriott Bonvoy points they earn, which can be redeemed for free nights at more than 7,600 hotels across 30 extraordinary brands around the world. This launch is set to be the first hotel industry credit card in South Korea where…

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Hyatt Reopens Hôtel du Palais, the Emblematic Jewel of Biarritz

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Biarritz, France, March 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the reopening of Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, which is part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, a collection of one-of-a-kind hotels from historic gems to revitalizing retreats. Paying homage to the property’s original architecture and history, the hotel and the majority of its 86 guestrooms and 56 suites have…

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At Azerai Ke Ga Bay, Clean Lines and Contemporary New Design

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Ke Ga Bay, Vietnam, March 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Azerai Ke Ga Bay, the new beachfront resort by Adrian Zecha in southeastern Vietnam, sits on one of the country’s most desirable perches overlooking the East Sea. Yet the fabulous ocean views may be upstaged by the property’s remarkable transformation in design and architecture. The resort, located 180km east of Ho Chi Minh City on a pristine five…

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Sweetgrass Inn at Wild Dunes Resort Now Open for Beachside Escape

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Chicago, Illinois, United States, March 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Hyatt Hotels Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of Sweetgrass Inn at Wild Dunes, a newly built signature hotel located on four acres of the coastal Resort. Inspired by the sweetgrass that is indigenous to the South Carolina coast, Sweetgrass Inn is nestled among the dunes of Charleston’s barrier island, Isle of Palms.

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WHAT’S UP IN THE UK IN 2021 – AND BEYOND

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More than one in 10 Canadian travellers (12%) have Britain on the brain when it comes to planning their next international trip, according to data compiled by VisitBritain. And while the manifestation of that desire is still uncertain due to the pandemic, the UK’s national tourism agency is eager to re-enforce the messaging that there is a wealth of new events and opportunities for Canadians to…

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BREAK OUT THE BOURBON: Cruising Resumes on US Rivers

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As a US flagged company operating ships smaller than 250 passengers, American Queen is not restricted by the shutdown imposed on most cruise ships by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Meanwhile, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said this week she’s unable to give a timeline for the move into a second phase of the conditional sail order and a gradual return to cruising for larger…

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ROUND-UP: March 22-26, 2021

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There was good news for travel and tourism in Ontario’s provincial budget; WestJet is rolling again, announcing a host of new and restored services; Royal Caribbean is Bermuda bound; and Canadians aren’t quite ready yet to welcome American visitors. NEWS Ontario’s budget promised $400 million in additional spending over the next three years to support the province’s tourism industry.

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Are Residents the New Tourism Ambassadors?

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Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, March 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Local people may be the best ambassadors for tourism in their home towns and cities, according to Ph.D. graduates Dr Philipp Wassler and Dr Liang Wang, and Dr Kam Hung of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Building a brand for a destination is an effective way of attracting tourists…

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