Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) held a virtual meeting with key aviation and hospitality partners to discuss current and post-pandemic strategies and joint initiatives aimed at ensuring the tourism industry’s gradual return to normalcy. The meeting also discussed global efforts to minimise the transmission of COVID-19. …
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a commitment by the airline CEOs on its Board of Governors to five principles for reconnecting the world by air transport. The five principles announced by IATA encompass safety and security, science and technology, economic recovery, environment targets and global standards. “Restarting air …
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Emirates Airline has unveiled multifaceted measures for employee and customer care at every step of the travel journey, redefining safety and hygiene standards on-board and on the ground. The new measures took effect with the resumption of regularly scheduled passenger flights to nine destinations. Emirates is implementing a comprehensive set …
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Accor is pioneering a new guest safety initiative that redefines the hospitality experience in the Middle East and Africa during these unprecedented times. The ALL Safe Officer’ programme will ensure cleaning and hygiene protocols are implemented to the highest standards, and questions and concerns of guests are handled effectively. The …
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Radisson Hotel Group announced its Radisson Hotels Safety Protocol, a new programme of in-depth cleanliness and disinfection procedures, in partnership with SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. One of the Group’s highest priorities is the continued health, safety and security of its guests, team members, and …
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With the spread of coronavirus under control and domestic leisure travel growing, ME travel professionals are looking to China to initiate international tourism. One of the most eagerly awaited sessions during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) three-day ATM Virtual event that will take place from June 1-3, 2020 is the …
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has introduced an exclusive ‘Booking with Confidence’ group meeting offer. Valid till January 31, 2021, The Group will waive any cancellation fees should government and travel guidelines lead to event cancellation, provided that advance notice is received at least 30 days ahead of the event. Meeting …
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As the pandemic started to take hold globally in February, hoteliers began projecting an impact lasting more than a year. Tom Ito, Principal, Gensler talks about what can be done to rebuild the trust of hotel guests and give them confidence to return safely to hotels. Ample short-term responses to …
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Following the improving situation in Switzerland in connection with COVID-19, and the constant decrease in the number of new and active infected cases, the city of Geneva has started to open up while still maintaining the necessary security measures to ensure the health and safety of citizens and visitors. Starting …
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The International Air Transport Association has shared a series of guidelines with the airlines and airports around the world for restarting passenger flights amid COVID-19 pandemic. While the proposed temporary layered approach for bio-security measures are aimed at instilling confidence among passengers and have been received well by the airlines …
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