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Phuket Confirms Re-Opening on July 1 for Vaccinated International Visitors

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Phuket, Thailand, May 29, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Phuket’s travel and tourism industry is rallying ahead of the island’s re-opening on July 1 to international visitors who have been vaccinated in line with the Phuket Sandbox model. The countdown has started and less than six weeks remain before the first international visitors arrive in Phuket, 15 months after the country was closed.

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WTTC Reveals Tourism Sector Contribution to Caribbean GDP Dropped by $34 billion

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London, United Kingdom, May 29, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council’s annual Economic Impact Report (EIR) today reveals the dramatic impact COVID-19 had on the Caribbean’s Travel & Tourism sector, wiping out $33.9 billion from the region’s economy. The annual EIR from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector…

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UNWTO Opens Call for Best Tourism Villages

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The search is on for the best examples of rural villages harnessing the power of tourism to provide opportunity and safeguard their communities, local traditions and heritage. The initiative of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will identify villages taking innovative and transformative approaches to tourism in rural areas in line with the…

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Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne Appoints Franck Rodriguez as Genera Manager

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Mui Ne, Vietnam, May 28, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne has announced the appointment of Franck Rodriguez as General Manager of this brand-new, fully-integrated leisure destination that will mark the debut of the fun, family-centric Centara Mirage brand in Vietnam in the third quarter of 2021. A French national with more than 20 years of experience in the hotel industry, Mr.

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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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