Newsletter - 16th June 2020

Daily News Updates / 16th June 2020

Hospitality
Sofitel invites guests to live the French Way this June by celebrating LA FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE As many parts of the world begin to reopen and travelers think about heading out on summer escapes, Sofitel is paying homage to its roots by inviting passionate music lovers w... READ MORE

Hospitality
Lords Hotels and Resorts resumes operations with new SOPs The enhanced protocols include social distancing, contactless check-in, sanitisation, in-room dining, thermal screening of guest, allowing room to the guest after 48 hours of the ... READ MORE

Aviation
Alitalia will operate over 1,000 weekly flights to 37 destinations in July Alitalia is all set to increase the number of flights & destinations and resume international services in July The airlines will increase the number of flights and destinat... READ MORE

Events
Thailand Fourth Phase Easing of Lockdown Measures Lifting Night Curfew, Green Light for Meetings, Exhibitions, Trade Fairs Thailand has announced the fourth phase easing of lockdown measures effective 15 June, 2020. The relaxation includes more reopening of businesses, such as organization of meetings... READ MORE

Hospitality
Hilton CleanStay Brings New Standard of Cleanliness Worldwide in Time for Summer Travel New Program with Lysol-Dettol Maker RB Begins Rolling Out on June 15 From 15th June, Hilton began a worldwide roll-out of a new program to deliver an industry-defining standard... READ MORE

Aviation
U.S. airlines vow to more strictly enforce face mask wearing The seven airlines that comprise the trade group Airlines for America (A4A) will step up enforcement of their mandatory mask policies and might even revoke flying privileges for o... READ MORE

Cruise
Disney scrubs 2020 Alaska and Europe cruises Disney Cruise Line has canceled its 2020 Europe and Alaska seasons. The Disney Wonder scrapped all sailings out of Vancouver, where cruise ships are unable to sail due to... READ MORE

Associations
ASTA says CDC needs to step up ASTA is calling on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prioritize restoring consumer confidence in travel, saying that the CDC’s communications about travel have b... READ MORE

Trends
Hong Kong Disneyland will reopen to the public on June 18. Like its planned reopenings at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., Disney said the Hong Kong park will have capacity limits, social d... READ MORE

Aviation
Finnair and Sabre renew distribution agreement Finnair, the Finnish flag carrier focused on connecting Europe and Asia, and Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading software and technology company that powers the global t... READ MORE

Trends
Switzerland Implements New Cleaning Standards Ahead of June 15 Border Opening The standards include implementing social distancing rules and regular disinfecting and cleaning of high-touch surfaces. Switzerland has implemented new cleanliness and safety ... READ MORE

Hospitality
Airbnb announces partnerships with governments and tourism agencies to promote domestic tourism and economic growth Airbnb announces partnerships with governments and tourism agencies to promote domestic tourism and economic growth The travel industry, including Airbnb, has been signifi... READ MORE

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