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Tourist Numbers Down 83% but Confidence Slowly Rising

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Madrid, Spain, June 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / International tourist arrivals were down 83% in the first quarter of 2021 as widespread travel restrictions remained in place. However, the UNWTO Confidence Index shows signs of a slow uptick in confidence. Between January and March 2021 destinations around the world welcomed 180 million fewer international arrivals compared to the first quarter of last…

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Avani Hotels Debuts on Bali’s Seminyak

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Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia / TRAVELINDEX / Avani Hotels announces the opening of Avani Seminyak Resort in Bali, the brand’s first property in Indonesia. Centrally located in the heart of Seminyak, the resort is just a short walk away from the area’s stylish beach hub and renowned nightlife. With 21 brand new residence-style accommodations and 16 private pool villas, visitors will have the ideal…

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Data-Driven Decisions to Manage Risks When Reopening Borders to International Travel

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Geneva, Switzerland, June 4, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to make data-driven decisions to manage the risks of COVID-19 when reopening borders to international travel. Strategies without quarantine measures can enable international travel to restart with a low risk of introduction of COVID-19 to the travel destination.

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UK Risks Isolation if Keeping Doors Closed to international Travel

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London, United Kingdom, June 4, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The UK risks becoming increasingly isolated if it continues to keep the doors closed to significant international travel, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Data shows forward bookings for international travel lag behind increased capacity by airlines gearing up for more ‘green list’ countries. WTTC calls for all fully vaccinated…

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WTTC Welcomes OECD’s New Initiative for Safe International Travel

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London, United Kingdom, June 4, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Virginia Messina, WTTC Senior Vice President, said: “We welcome the OECD initiative to safely restart international travel under their proposed framework, which give countries the flexibility to lower or raise their health protection measures while coordinating their responses within the international community. “We also want to congratulate the…

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Wyndham Unveils New Luxury Brand, Registry Collection, with Property in Cancun

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Cancun, Mexico, June 4, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with over 8,900 hotels across nearly 95 countries, today unveiled its 21st brand, Registry Collection Hotels, adding a luxury offering to the upper end of the Company’s growing brand portfolio while further advancing its mission to make hotel travel possible for all.

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MMMMM, DONUTS!

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Hole-y moly, they like their donuts in Butler County, Ohio. Six years ago, the area launched a local donut trail, and this year, to mark National Donut Day today (June 4), the Butler County Visitors Bureau is unveiling “new and exciting additions” to its beloved local attraction, including a 13th destination on the trail, dedicated donut concierge, free T-shirts, and donut shoe giveaway.

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Moxy Hotels Brings Its Play On Spirit to Mainland China, Making Its Brand Debut with the Opening of Moxy Shanghai Hongqiao CBD

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Moxy Shanghai Hongqiao CBD (Central Business District) has officially opened its doors today, debuting the Moxy Hotels brand in mainland China. Designed for the young and the young-at-heart, Moxy Hotels – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands – enables guests to save on space and splurge on experiences. With thoughtful, tech-enabled bedrooms…

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Award Winning Kerry Hotel Creates New Vision for Sustainable Estate

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Tralee, Ireland, June 3, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Ranked in the world’s top hotels, third generation hotelier Padraig McGillicuddy and the team at Ballygarry House, are always striving to improve their offering for all guests. As such, they have launched a stunning vision for the property over the next three years. Central to this vision is the extension of the hotel grounds to over one hundred and…

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Telefónica and UNWTO Renew Commitment to Promote Sustainable Tourism Development

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Madrid, Spain, June 3, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Telefónica and the UNWTO renew their commitment to cooperate to promote tourism through sustainable and competitive development based on digitalisation and the application of new technologies such as cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence (AI), etc. Restarting tourism and fostering opportunities is the basis of this new partnership. As such…

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