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in South America

World’s best airports according to passengers

Every year, the Airports Council International presents the Airport Service Quality Awards. The awards rank airports according to the quality of customer experience. It is the only survey worldwide that is based on passenger satisfaction. Around 670,000 passengers at 400…

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in Oceania

Australians urged to holiday at home to boost bushfire recovery

Australians are being encouraged to throw their support behind Australia’s tourism industry in the wake of the devastating bushfires by holidaying in their own backyard.Tourism Australia’s Holiday Here This Year campaign launched today taps into the overwhelming goodwill and support…

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in Europe

ABTA calls on government support for tourism sector

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has begun to advise British citizens against all non-essential international travel, initially for a period of 30 days.Officials said the updated advice reflects the pace at which other countries are either closing their borders or…

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in Asia

Five Palm Jumeirah to offer all-inclusive packages

Five Palm Jumeirah has launched an all-inclusive staycation package.Guests can dine on unlimited premium food and drinks throughout their stay (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) at selected restaurants at Five Palm Jumeirah and Five Jumeirah Village.Prices start from AED 1,700 for…

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in Africa

Delta suspends JHB flights

Delta will suspend all flights out of Johannesburg from March 24.Agents queried the flights when they were unable to book past March 24 on the system.Jimmy Eichelgruen, director of sales in the Africa, Middle East & Indian Sub-Continent, confirmed the…

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in Oceania

Intrepid Group to cease tours until end of April

Intrepid Group is suspending Intrepid Travel and Peregrine Adventures tours globally from today until April 30th.Customers booked to travel during this time will receive a credit valued at 110 per cent, which will be valid for two years.Intrepid Travel and…

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in North America

Hotel industry requests aid amid mass layoffs

As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on U.S. hotel occupancy, the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA) and other hospitality leaders are asking the federal government to buoy the struggling sector with $150 billion in direct grants.Following a Tuesday…

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