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ROUND-UP:May 10-14, 2021

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America opens up, but Toronto events remain closed; Transat and Princess Cruises delay operations; Sandals has a “landmark day”; and a host of incentives continue for travel counsellors throughout travel agent month in May; plus many more news highlights of the week: NEWS Citing the unprecedented impact that the global pandemic has had on the air sector in Canada…

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Promoting Innovation and Sustainability as FITUR Returns

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Madrid, Spain, May 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / At FITUR: The International Spanish Tourism Trade Fair (Madrid, 19-23 May 2021), UNWTO will ensure sustainability, innovation and responsibility are a central part of the conversation. FITUR was the last global in-person trade fair to take place before the COVID-19 pandemic, and is the first one to return, sending a clear message of the resolve of the…

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Indonesia’s Leading International Travel Fair to be Held in June

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Bali, Indonesia, May 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The 7th of Bali & Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) will be held on June 8 – 12, 2021 at the Bali International Convention Center (BICC) Nusa Dua, Bali face to face and virtual. This annual event is deemed important to be held even though it is full of adjustments because of the tourism industry, the heartbeat of Bali, the gateway to Indonesian tourism must…

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Rocket Lab Experiences Anomaly During Launch

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Auckland, New Zealand. May 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Following a successful lift-off, first stage burn, and stage separation, Rocket Lab experienced an anomaly during its 20 th Electron mission ‘Running Out Of Toes.’ The issue occurred following second stage ignition during the flight on May 15, 2021 UTC, resulting in the loss of the mission. The launch vehicle’s second stage remained within the…

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Introducing The Legacy Conceptual Residence in Pattaya

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Pattaya, Thailand, May 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / An African-inspired resort, The Gems Mining Pool Villas Pattaya announces the opening of The Legacy Conceptual Residence, the key of the 77th key of the resort. The Legacy consists of five bedrooms, private wellness club with outdoor mineral bath tubs, spa, a dining room, kids club, game room, BBQ facilities, rooftop bar and lounge…

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UNWTO Recommends Responsible Use of Travel Certificates

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Madrid, Spain, May 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / COVID-19 certificates for international travel must be free, universally available and non-discriminatory. They must also be limited in time and use, the World Committee on Tourism Ethics has recommended. As some countries work to welcome back visitors and restart tourism, the Committee met to assess the implications health certificates might have on…

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Element by Westin® Announces Opening of Element Philadelphia, the Largest Property for the Global Eco-Conscious Brand

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Element Hotels – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 leading brands and designed for today’s healthy, active traveler – announce today the opening of Element Philadelphia, marking the brand’s debut in the city. Developed by Conshohoken-based Chestlen Development, the hotel will be the newest addition to Philadelphia’s reemerging hospitality scene, with travelers planning an…

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SIZE COUNTS: DeSantis disses Norwegian Cruise Lines

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Calling the third-largest cruise line in the world – Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings – “not one of the bigger ones,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that if ‘smaller cruise lines’ want to leave the state because of bans on vaccine requirements, their void will be filled. Miami-based Norwegian has three ports of departure in Florida – Miami, Port Canaveral and Tampa. It also makes stops in…

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IT’S ONLY NATURAL: A glimpse of Britain’s great new garden

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Britain is a nation of gardens, so it’s only natural that the nation’s next great green space – due to open next week (May 18) – is the largest horticultural project in Europe. The RHS Garden Bridgewater, sprouting up near Manchester, has transformed the grounds of Worsley New Hall into a 53-hectare year-round garden for both visitors and the local community. The venue is welcome news for visitors…

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PUBS, PATIOS & BARS: Why so sour? It’s Whisky Day

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The third Saturday in May (which happens to fall tomorrow, May 15) is World Whisky Day and, with no disrespect to Scotland, Ireland certainly rates as a 1A or 1B when it comes to magical elixir. Or, one might say that Ireland produces the best “whiskey,” Scotland the best “whisky,” though, of course, others may protest for bourbon or, locally, rye. In any case, as one ponders the geographical and…

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