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MTM recognises that the coup will have a serious impact on the future livelihoods of all those working in tourism in Myanmar.

'Stand with us', Myanmar tourism urges worldUnexpected coup expected to bring further hardship to Covid-struck tourism industry.

Health Protect can integrate with multiple travel pass schemes including AOK, CommonPass, IATA and SimplyGo.

New solution for airlines to share health informationWrapping up news from around the globe this week.

New minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno (left) has targeted 244 villages across the archipelago to be developed into “certified sustainable tourism villages” by 2024.

Indonesia's new tourism minister gets down to workHigh up on Sandiaga Uno's agenda are plans to develop hundreds of new tourism villages and major sporting events.

New Zealand hopes more of the country's incredible diversity of landscapes and experiences can be captured by travellers, instead of the usual copycat poses at popular tourist hotspots. (Pictured: Christchurch Lavender Gardens)

Strike a new pose, NZ tells touristsHere's what NOT to do for your holiday in New Zealand, says the tourism body in a tongue-in-cheek video.

Backing the principle that it’s safe for those who’ve been vaccinated against Covid-19 to fly without quarantining is vital to the development and acceptance of IATA's digital Travel Pass.

WHO's support is much neededIATA sees 'light at end of tunnel' but urges WHO to support post-vaccination travel without quarantine.

China’s airlines are still planning for a bumper New Year despite some restrictions.

International SOS launches vaccine indicator for businessWrapping up travel news from around the globe this week.

The new commander in chief has signed executive orders affecting travel bans and mask initiatives for travel.

A breath of fresh air for US travelPresident Biden kicks off term by nixing several maddening policies affecting travel under Trump.

Will it be cancelled, or will it not? Doubts remain whether the Tokyo Olympics will go ahead in 2021. Pictured: Sumo wrestlers in action.

Tokyo Olympics running out of timePlus, wrapping up other travel news from around the globe this week.

A man hid out undetected at Chicago's O'Hare airport for three months.

Catch me if you can, O'HareCalifornian man caught after hiding three months at Chicago's O'Hare Airport because he was "scared of Covid".

"While many countries, including Scotland, are in lockdown due to COVID-19 with travel restrictions in place, we want people to still be able to enjoy our country," says VisitScotland.

Happy Coo Year from the Scottish HighlandsBovine creatures become social media influencers in tourism body's new video.