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Expedia Group and UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge reaches 4,200 hotels

The Marshall News Messenger 10 Nov 2021

Since then, The UNESCO Pledge has quickly expanded, with major chains such as Accor and Iberostar signing on, fostering unique connections across the travel industry to create a travel ecosystem which supports sustainable tourism ... “We are committed to giving travelers clear ...

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'Pent-up demand' as US lifts travel ban from 33 countries

Fox31 Denver 10 Nov 2021

"Welcoming international travelers back to the United States is phenomenal news for the travel industry and the US economy," said Roger Dow, the CEO of US Travel. Dow said the pandemic travel restrictions cost the US an estimated $300 billion ... The lack of tourism contributed to the 1.2 million American jobs lost in the travel industry.

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UAE to India, Pakistan travel: Airfares double ahead of winter holidays

Khaleejtimes 10 Nov 2021

Travel industry executives believe that airfares to the ever-busy Indian Subcontinent routes will remain high over the coming few months due to strong inbound traffic from the region and fewer flights after the air bubble agreements ... Travel industry executives claim that many ...

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Is Ryanair right to be so optimistic about the airline industry’s post-Covid recovery?

The Independent 10 Nov 2021

To what extent will the new normal be different from the old normal? International air travel is just one element, a very visible one, of a much wider issue ... But it will take several months before the industry settles down, and we simply do not know whether and when air travel will indeed get back to its pre-pandemic peak.

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Emirates reaffirms commitment to Australia with increased frequency and boosted capacity

The Malta Independent 10 Nov 2021

Emirates remains focused on taking the stress out of travel and has led the industry in protecting the health of its customers to ensure a feeling of safety and confidence when deciding to fly. Emirates customers travel with the assurance that the latest health and safety measures are in place at every step of the journey.

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Delta seeks to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Korea Times 10 Nov 2021

Although it is innately difficult to decarbonize the aviation industry, an increasing number of air carriers around the world have moved to join international efforts for carbon neutrality, in line with the global trend of prioritizing environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) business management practices.

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Kerala officials denied UAE travel nod

The Times of India 10 Nov 2021

Kerala officials denied UAE travel nod ... The Centre has denied political clearance for principal secretary (industries) K Ellangovan and director (industries) S Harikishore, to travel to UAE for supervising the preparatory works at Kerala’s pavilion at Dubai World Expo.

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Survey finds that more Americans are willing to travel for the holidays this year compared ...

AM New York 10 Nov 2021

“Despite a slight expected uptick in holiday travel this year, hotels will continue to face economic fallout from the pandemic, underscoring the need for targeted federal relief, such as the Save Hotel Jobs Act, to support the industry and its workforce until travel fully ...

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Survey finds that more Americans are willing to travel for the holidays this year compared to 2020

Metro USA 10 Nov 2021

“Despite a slight expected uptick in holiday travel this year, hotels will continue to face economic fallout from the pandemic, underscoring the need for targeted federal relief, such as the Save Hotel Jobs Act, to support the industry and its workforce until travel fully ...

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MEA denies permission to Kerala babus for UAE visit

The Times of India 10 Nov 2021

Industries minister P Rajeeve protested against the Centre’s decision to deny travel clearance for an event in which Kerala wants to put its best foot forward.

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Despite Reopening, the U.S. Is Still Closed to Many

Hamodia 10 Nov 2021

says that it’s inviting the global community to visit now that the government has ended the ban on travelers from 33 countries. In reality, however, it will still be difficult — if not impossible — for much of the globe to enter the country and experts say it will take years for travel to fully recover ... Travel Association says.

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Emirates’ Losses Halve As Its A380 Recovery Accelerates

Simple Flying 10 Nov 2021

The airline’s CEO, His Highness (HH) Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum also included a message of thanks to his airline’s customers for their “continued support, as well as all our aviation and travel industry stakeholders and partners for their efforts that ...

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Superjet Tours celebrates 15 years in the UAE

Gulf News 10 Nov 2021

With offices in the UAE, Philippines and India, Superjet Tours is a trusted name in the Travel and Tourism industry across Asia ... As a full-service travel ... “The travel and tourism sector is recovering at a very brisk rate as more countries begin to relax the COVID-19 restrictions.

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Despite reopening, U.S. is still closed to many in world

Asahi News 10 Nov 2021

says that it’s inviting the global community to visit now that the government has ended the ban on travelers from 33 countries. In reality, however, it will still be difficult--if not impossible--for much of the globe to enter the country and experts say it will take years for travel to fully recover ... Experts do expect a wave of travelers at U.S.

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Despite reopening, the U.S. is still closed to many in world

Tyler Morning Telegraph 10 Nov 2021

says that it’s inviting the global community to visit now that the government has ended the ban on travelers from 33 countries. In reality, however, it will still be difficult — if not impossible — for much of the globe to enter the country and experts say it will take years for travel to fully recover ... Experts do expect a wave of travelers at U.S.