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TICO warns against charging clients for refund-related fees or penalties

TICO warns against charging clients for refund-related fees or penalties

Frustration with refund demands from clients is at an all-time high but TICO says registrants must adhere to existing laws and regulations when dealing with refund requests, amid reports that some registrants are charging clients for refund-related fees or penalties.

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Air Canada throws lifeline to thousands of workers with subsidy program

Air Canada throws lifeline to thousands of workers with subsidy program

Air Canada is able to offer a lifeline to thousands of its workforce, now that the federal government has confirmed that airline qualifies for the 75% wage subsidy program put in place to assist business impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and its fallout.

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GBTA postpones convention to November, posts new survey stats

GBTA postpones convention to November, posts new survey stats

ALEXANDRIA — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has announced its annual convention, originally scheduled to take place in July, has been rescheduled for Nov. 7-11, 2020.

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SUPPLIER COVID-19 UPDATES: Airlines, cruise lines, hotels and tour ops

SUPPLIER COVID-19 UPDATES: Airlines, cruise lines, hotels and tour ops

Travel advisories from governments in Canada, the U.S. and countries around the world warning against non-essential travel amid the coronavirus pandemic set off a domino effect of operations suspensions for seemingly every supplier in the travel industry.

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Lufthansa permanently downsizes flight operations

Lufthansa permanently downsizes flight operations

Lufthansa Group has begun restructuring measures that will permanently downsize its flight operations.

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Most people on Antarctica cruise ship have the coronavirus

Most people on Antarctica cruise ship have the coronavirus

Nearly 60 per cent of 217 people _ many from Australia, Europe and the United States _ on board a cruise ship off the coast of Uruguay have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the ship's operator said Tuesday.

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Here’s the full schedule of Iberostar’s upcoming webinars

Here’s the full schedule of Iberostar’s upcoming webinars

Iberostar is inviting travel agents to participate in a series of informative webinars to keep them up to date on the latest product news.

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Porter provides increased flexibility for frequent flyers

Porter provides increased flexibility for frequent flyers

To provide travellers with greater flexibility in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Porter Airlines is extending its travel programs so that Porter Pass holders and VIPorter loyalty members will continue to receive full value.

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German National Tourist Board launches virtual experiences

German National Tourist Board launches virtual experiences

The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) has launched a collection of virtual experiences to help travellers explore the destination without leaving their homes.

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25 million jobs in aviation and related sectors are at risk, says IATA

25 million jobs in aviation and related sectors are at risk, says IATA

Some 25 million jobs are at risk due to plummeting demand for air travel, says IATA.

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#OneTravelIndustry Video Series: Brand USA

A message from Colin Skerritt, Regional Director, Canada

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It may not seem like the right time to think about travel, but this too, shall pass. Now more than ever we need to come together as a community and a destination

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This is what agents are responsible for in the wake of coronavirus: TICO

To help travel agents reassure client concerns about the Coronavirus, TICO has issued a special Registrar Bulletin that includes relevant tips and information.