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Amadeus and Star Alliance have partnered to offer travellers enrolled in Star Alliance Biometrics, or Amadeus Traveller ID, the benefit of accessing a growing number of airports where identity verification can be used during their journey.
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Travelport debuts hotel ‘Stay Safe’ filter for…
A tech company serving the travel industry, Travelport, has introduced a new "Stay Safe" feature for agents connected to its API or Smartpoint agency desktop…
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Outbound travel, cruising ban extended until March 2021
Australian borders are likely to remain closed to outbound travel until mid-March 2021, Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, has indicated.
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Travel agent COVID-19 payment worth $128 million
Travel agents in Australia have been thrown a $128 million lifeline by the Morrison Government, struggling to make ends meet due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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9 Questions with… Alessandro Guerreri, MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises says it is on track to resume operation in Japan from April 2021 having received a health and safety certification from the country's official…
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ACCC: Five-fold increase in COVID travel complaints
A new report released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has revealed that more than 1/4 of COVID-19 complaints from the public were…
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Next Virgin Galactic space flight delayed by COVID
Virgin Galactic will delay the third space test flight earmarked for 19-23 November as the company downsizes operations in New Mexico to adhere with new rules designed to minimise the spread of COVID-19.
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Star Alliance Biometrics takes off in Germany
Star Alliance has completed development of an interoperable biometric identity and identification platform that it says will significantly improve the travel…
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New legal protections for tourists announced
Tourists are to be given greater legal protection as consumers under new plans being advanced by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). With restoring…
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Destination Health Certifications inspire travel confidence
A global survey of travel agencies, tour operators, wholesalers and GSAs has found that Australian travellers were the most dominant market to cancel prebooked travel outright rather than suspending their arrangements.
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