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Jamaica Tourist Board launches Instagram Live series

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has launched a new Instagram Live series aimed at lifting the spirits of would-be travellers during social distancing.

Here are important Egypt visa tips for when global travel resumes

Looking ahead to the day when Canadians can travel again, Egypt Online Visa is encouraging agents to inspire travel to Egypt and familiarize themselves with the destination’s visa application process.

Calls mount to close Grand Canyon after resident gets virus

Calls mounted Tuesday for the federal government to close Grand Canyon National Park after the popular tourist destination saw its first case of the coronavirus in a hospitality worker.

Walt Disney World and Disneyland now closed indefinitely

Both Walt Disney World and Disneyland are closed indefinitely amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Stuck at home? Take a virtual trip to Puerto Rico this weekend

The COVID-19 pandemic is making it impossible to travel right now, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t see the sights from the comfort of your couch.

Iberostar, Spice Island Grenada, Holiday Inn Montego Bay announce temporary closures

Three more hotel companies have announced temporary closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hawaii enforces self-quarantine measures, Hawaiian Airlines suspends long-haul service

Hawaiian Airlines has announced it will suspend long-haul passenger service in response to the state’s quarantine order.

Arctic Kingdom suspends all expeditions until June

Arctic Kingdom, which operates adventure tours in the Arctic, has announced that it will not operate any of its planned expeditions between now and June 2020 due to COVID-19.

Turks and Caicos appoints new Director of Tourism

Pamela Ewing has been appointed Director of Tourism for the Turks and Caicos Islands.

All Sandals and Beaches Resorts to shut down from March 30 to May 15

Announcing the closure of Sandals and Beaches Resorts from March 30 to May 15, Sandals Resorts Chairman and Founder Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart says “the safety and health of our valued guests is of paramount importance.”

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#OneTravelIndustry Video Series: Sunwing Vacations

A message from Dave Wright, Director of Sales – Ontario and Atlantic Canada

“This is just a late check-in”

Palladium Hotel Group’s new video encourages travellers to #StayAtHome now “because tomorrow, everything good will be waiting for you.”

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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.