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PUBS, PATIOS & BARS: Dunedin, a whole new ballgame

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Since 1978, the Toronto Blue Jays have called Dunedin, Fla., home – at least in February and March. And each year thousands of snowbirds trek to the St. Petersburg area (or are lucky enough to already be there) to be a part of the spring training ritual and to catch a few Grapefruit League games before the real season starts back north. And with a new-look TD Ballpark (formerly Dunedin Stadium/

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THE VAX FACTS: Why You’ll Need Both Shots to Cruise

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Can you cruise if you haven’t got your shots? Will you have to wear a mask on a deck chair? It’s still a patchwork as cruise lines announce their return to sailing. A growing number of lines are bluntly mandating no-shots, no-sail. Some require vaccination for at least 95 percent of guests 16- or 18-plus and allow minors to board with a negative PCR test. Others are so far looking at requiring…

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UNWTO Makes History with Opening of First Regional Office in the Middle East

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has opened its first Regional Office for the Middle East, bringing the United Nations specialized agency closer to its Members and advancing on its commitment to guiding the development of tourism in every global region. At a ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili was…

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Shangri-La Hotels to Welcome Travellers Across Key Cities

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Paris, France, May 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Shangri-La in London, Vancouver and Paris ready to welcome guests back for moments of spring and summer bliss. Following months of closure, the properties prepare to welcome locals and travellers with exciting new dining offerings, room packages, wellness programs, romantic experiences and more. Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London Welcomes Guests For…

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Optimism When Borders Reopen

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Geneva, Switzerland, May 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Tourism Economics released a long-term view for post-COVID-19 passenger demand recovery which demonstrates that people remain eager to travel in the short and long-term. To ensure that aviation can sustainably deliver its social and economic benefits as it meets this long-term demand…

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SANDALS UNVEILS PLANS FOR THREE NEW RESORTS IN JAMAICA

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Sandals Resorts International (SRI), celebrated its legacy in Jamaica and affirmed its commitment to the country at a special groundbreaking ceremony this week attended by dignitaries including the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness. The event celebrated the first phase of an ambitious US $230 million project, that will include Sandals Dunn’s River followed by Phase II of transforming the…

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JEAN MARC EUSTACHE RETIRES: Annick Guerard named next CEO at Transat

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Jean-Marc Eustache is retiring as chair and chief executive of TransatAT Inc., the travel company which he helped start and build. Eustache was one of the principal architects of the creation of Transat in 1987. With a vision focused on vertical integration, he helped make Transat a leader in the tourism industry. In 2019 the company was valued at more than $720 million for its acquisition by Air…

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Hotels Across Asia Introduce Unique New Wellness Activities

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With Global Wellness Day on June 12 fast approaching, people around the world are being inspired to ask themselves: “How can I live a healthier and better life?” Throughout Asia, hotels and resorts are helping provide answers to this question with the introduction of a range of unique new wellness activities, several of which are spotlighted below. A State of Zen Descends on Alma Resort The 30…

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Hybrid PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2021 Begins

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Bangkok, Thailand, May 26, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in partnership with the Department of Tourism of the Philippines, will be organising a hybrid PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2021 on May 26-27. “With vaccine rollout plans beginning to take shape across the world, there is new hope in the resumption of regional and international travel.

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UNWTO and Google Launch Global Partnership to Lead Tourism Recovery

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Mountain View, California, United States, May 26, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Google have signed a new agreement to work together and lead global tourism’s recovery through innovation, education, and market intelligence. The new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) builds on past cooperation between the UN specialized agency for tourism and Google.

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