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Hotels Across Vietnam Get Behind Earth Hour

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Alma Resort Cam Ranh – In the weeks leading up to Earth Hour, staff at Alma have been collecting plastic garbage, including waste washed up on Long Beach, to craft a 2.6m-long and 2m-high fish statue in readiness for March 27. The bold statement is designed to remind guests and staff alike of the damage plastic polluting the ocean inflicts on marine life and encourage people to recycle plastic…

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Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary Helps Companies with Personalised Wellness Solutions

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Koh Samui, Thailand, March 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa, the multi-award-winning wellness sanctuary on the south coast of Koh Samui, has long been a popular destination for in-the-know international travellers who want to re-energise their bodies and minds. Now, following a year of upheaval that has caused borders to close and anxieties to rise…

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Global Tourism Plastics Initiative Announces Third Round of Signatories

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Paris, France, March 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / On the occasion of the first anniversary of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, lead organisations the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation hosted a panel discussion on “ Eliminate.Innovate.Circulate. Strategies from the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative” at ITB…

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WTTC Welcomes American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 from U.S. Congress

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Washington D.C., United States, March 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, President & CEO, WTTC states: “This incredible stimulus package will be welcomed by Travel & Tourism businesses across the U.S., many of whom are struggling to survive. This package promises a much-needed boost while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the sector. • Read all the latest WTTC News and Press Releases…

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GETTING TOGETHER: Airbnb and the CTO form partnership to promote tourism in the Caribbean

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Airbnb has partnered with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) to promote its member countries across Airbnb’s vast global community. The collaboration is designed to amplify the Caribbean’s recovery from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic by promoting safe, responsible travel to the region. As part of this partnership, Airbnb is launching a marketing campaign that includes the rollout of a…

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IATA Travel Pass Successfully Trialed on First International Flight

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Changi Airport, Singapore, March 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveler using the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials. “The successful implementation of IATA Travel Pass in this trial with Singapore Airlines passengers demonstrates that technology can securely…

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SAii Makes Instant Impression with Two Inaugural Island Resorts in Thailand

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Phi Phi Island, Thailand, March 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / S Hotels & Resorts, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, is celebrating the successful launch of SAii Resorts in Thailand, after guests gave their seal of approval to this upper-upscale lifestyle brand’s first two locations in the “Land of Smiles”. Since their debuts on 1 st February 2021, SAii Laguna Phuket and SAii Phi…

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Plate Restaurant Offer 4 Course Lunch Sets

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Bangkok, Thailand, March 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Plate Restaurant in Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit offers new 4 Course Lunch Sets featuring a variety of Straits dishes alongside Asian and International options. Priced at THB 390++, the lunch set at Plate is value for money for both business and casual lunch. Diners can start with their choice of soup and salad before the main course.

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