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WTTC’s five pillars for recovery include a call to rebuild trust among consumers.

WTTC shines a light on path to recoveryLONDON - The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled a range of consumer confidence-building protocols it believes...

Carnival Corp. executives Ashford and Meadows departingMIAMI - Holland America Line president Orlando Ashford and Seabourn president Richard Meadows will both step down at the end of...

Frank Del Rio at CruiseWorld in 2016.

Frank Del Rio on travel advisors: 'I know what they're going through'MIAMI - Remarking that the Covid-19 crisis has put travel advisors under "tremendous stress," Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings...

Azamara Journey

RCCL expects a financial loss for 2020 but sees hope for 2021MIAMI – Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL) expects to take a loss for the 2020 fiscal year, the extent of which will depend on...

The hardest hit area of Sabre’s business is the core global distribution system.

Sabre notes ‘massive challenge to the industry’ as revenues slump by a thirdSOUTH LAKE, Texas - A rapid decline in airline and hotel bookings has led Sabre to post a major fall in revenues for the first...

The World Tourism Organization’s research finds that 156 out of 217 destinations have continued to close their borders to international tourists.

WTO research: Nearly three-quarters global destinations remain closedMADRID – Even as destinations debate measures to lift travel bands, new research from the World Tourism Organization (WTO)...

International airlines Korean Air, PAL and Qatar have announced plans to resume international flights from May and June, in line with passenger demand and relaxing of entry restrictions.

Cleared for takeoff: Airlines restarting international flightsSEOUL – International airlines this week are at the early stages of resuming international flights amid signs of an improvement...

Majestic Princess in Singapore.

Cruise Update: Holland America, Princess and Seabourn cancel more cruisesMIAMI - Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn have announced far-reaching cancellations to voyages over coming...

IHG hotels send the love during the Covid-19 crisis.

IHG says big brands will rule when travel returnsLONDON - InterContinental Hotels Group chief executive Keith Barr believes guests will choose to stay in the “biggest branded...

The International Dragon Boat Races mark one of the most popular festivals on Macau’s cultural and sporting calendars

Macau goes ahead with June’s Dragon Boat RacesMACAU - Macau’s renowned International Dragon Boat Races will go ahead this June, amid strict safety regulations and with a...