World’s top authorities agree: ‘No need to let virus stop travel’
As the current outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) continues to develop, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have issued a joint statement, and Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has backed it up. … Continue Reading
• New supersonic airliner commits to carbon-neutral test program• Is cruising still safe? Will I be insured? What you need to know about travelling during the coronavirus crisis
• Thinking about a cruise in light of the novel coronavirus? Here are health tips from experts at University Hospitals Roe Green Center for Travel Medicine
• New Deals From Your Travel Club
Industry pioneer, Hotel ICON, has once again been awarded a four-star rating at the annual Forbes Travel Guide Star Award unveiled on 19 February 2020. 
Andrew Mulholland has been appointed WWT Managing Director Australia effective March 2020. 
In summer 2021, Disney Cruise Line will sail a variety of itineraries around the world including a return to Greece – back by popular demand – and exciting and varied European destinations, Alaska ports and tropical locales. 
While springtime in the Rockies brings plenty of snow, temperatures across the state begin to warm, and unique experiences beckon travelers to break away from the ordinary. 
Stride into Hyde Paradiso during March and April for 49% off food when paired with any drink purchase… and, best of all, this incredible offer has dropped just in time for the Hyde tribe to sample the lively lounge and bar’s exciting new menu and cocktail list. 
Hotel Eden, a 5-star luxury hotel of the Dorchester Collection chain, is proud to announce a special collaboration with “Said dal 1923”, the historic artisan chocolate producer from Rome. 
Today, Accor announces the continued expansion of its luxury portfolio in Australia, with the debut of the vibrant and playful SO/Hotels & Resorts luxury brand in Melbourne, Australia. 
Forget Coke cans, this vending machine has Supreme Underwear and Sex Packs.
The All Suites brands by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton, end the decade with a footprint of more than 1,100 open properties across the U.S., Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. 
This Week Brand New Deals from Travel Industry Club 
Would this work as a news piece or tie in to anything you’re doing on the coronavirus? 
Kuoni Business Travel has integrated Acomodeo’s innovative, digital serviced apartment booking platform into its travel management services. 
Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort is dressing its staff in a runway-worthy collection of apparel that brings a bold, contemporary layer to Vietnamese culture, after joining forces with a sustainable fashion house. 
American Cruise Lines announced today that it will launch two additional modern riverboats for the 2021 season. Construction is already underway on the new riverboats and will ramp up as American Jazz, the Line’s 3rd modern riverboat, is readied for its 2020 debut in New Orleans. 
