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IATA: Now or Never for Single European Sky

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Geneva, Switzerland, April 24, 2021 / AIRLINEHUB by TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the Single European Sky (SES) project to reform Europe’s air traffic management system faces collapse if European states do not support the European Commission’s proposals to reboot the stalled initiative. “The European Commission has been trying to deliver the benefits…

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UNWTO and IATA Collaborate on Destination Tracker to Restore Confidence in Travel

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Madrid, Spain, April 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announce a Destination Tracker in preparation for the restart of international travel. It is the result of both organizations joining efforts to boost confidence and accelerate recovery of the tourism sector when borders reopen. The UNWTO-IATA Destination…

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Ibero-American Leaders Urged to Embrace Tourism as Driver of Development

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Andorra, April 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The unique power of tourism to drive sustainable development was made clear as UNWTO took part in the 27th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government in Andorra. With a special focus on the role of innovation in sustainable development, the hybrid summit united leaders of the 22 Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries of Latin America and…

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Banyan Tree Krabi Marks Earth Day with Beach Clean-Up

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Krabi, Thailand, April 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / While Thailand’s palm-fringed beaches are famed for soft white sand and turquoise seas, they have also come under scrutiny in recent years for the amount of plastic waste in their waters and its effect on marine life and coral reefs. Now, at least one hotel, Banyan Tree Krabi, has taken matters into its own hands by launching a beach clean-up…

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Alma Among World’s Most Instagrammable Hotels

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Cam Ranh, Vietnam, April 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Beachfront resort Alma has clinched a spot as Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World competition. Tens of thousands of readers of the well-respected United States-based website this month voted Alma as the winner of the Asia and Indian Ocean bracket, placing it in the poll’s top four resorts worldwide. • Discover the World’s Best Luxury Hotels here.

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Banyan Tree Group Partners with EarthDay.org Project to Amplify Sustainability

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Singapore, April 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Global greenhouse gas emissions are rising every year, and a 2018 study revealed that worldwide tourism accounted for 8% of such emissions from 2009 to 2013. To improve sustainability in line with the Paris Climate Change Agreement and United Nations (UN) Global Goals, the UN has been working with the travel industry to reduce its carbon footprint by 66%

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Tuxedo in Carlton Hotel Bangkok Unveils New Afternoon Tea

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Bangkok, Thailand, April 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Tuxedo Espresso Bar in Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit unveils new afternoon tea set, curated by Pastry Chef Kritnakorn Rooplek or Chef Den, who recently won the Iron Chef Thailand Competition in the dessert category. Celebrate life over a cup of tea and enjoy a combination of nine sweet and savoury delights including two pots of TWG Loose Tea or…

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ANTIGEN TESTS WORK CONCLUDES WESTJET-YVR STUDY

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WestJet and the Vancouver Airport Authority (VAA) say that the results of their high-profile COVID-19 Testing Study at YVR, now concluded, prove that antigen testing is an “effective, acceptable, and cost-efficient method for screening travellers” that can contribute to “safer and healthier air travel.” Led by UBC and Providence Health Care, and sponsored by the airline and airport…

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PUBS, PATIOS & BARS: Salt Lake City ready to serve

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The only thing better than discovering a great pub in a destination is finding a whole bunch of them. And to that end, the tourist promotion board of Salt Lake City, Utah, says it is ready to serve with a special pass designed to encourage visitors to sample the city’s burgeoning brew-pub scene. With Salt Lake better known for its church and famous choir than its beverages, the city’s tourism…

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TREADING LIGHTLY: TTC launches five-step climate plan

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With Earth Day as a backdrop, The Travel Corporation (TTC) has announced that it intends to achieve carbon neutrality as a company by 2030. Efforts by the travel giant, which includes Trafalgar, Insight, Contiki, and Uniworld River Cruises amongst its 40 global brands, includes a five-step climate action plan, investment in two developing carbon removal projects, and the launch of a sustainability…

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