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Mobile messaging and payments wanted by travellers

Latest research reveals travel brands should offer a personalised chat experience

Finland imposes ban on Russian tourists

Finland officially closed its border to Russian tourists on 30 September, with the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs saying the restriction will be ‘valid until further notice’

Increasing sustainable travel and supporting biodiversity

Travel and tourism can play a critical role in halting and reversing the destruction of nature

Happy 30th birthday to Priority Pass

Airport experiences programme Priority Pass, owned and operated by Collinson, is celebrating its 30th birthday

Netherlands scraps last Covid entry requirements

The Netherlands has ended its remaining pandemic-era entry restrictions for international travellers, following the issue of a statement on Friday 16 September

Hurricane Fiona devastates Puerto Rico, threatening the Caribbean

US President Joe Biden declared a federal emergency on the island on Sunday, triggering the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to step in

Switzerland suspends Russian visa facilitation agreement

The Swiss government has announced the suspension of a visa facilitation agreement with Russia, following a Federal Council decision on 16 September

Disruption expected at Heathrow in coming days

Passengers warned to expect disruption to some flights at London Heathrow Airport ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on Monday 19 September

New Zealand, Brunei and Fiji ease Covid travel restrictions

New Zealand has ended its Covid testing and vaccination requirements for all international travellers, regardless of vaccination status, while Brunei and Fiji have also announced changes

Top travel booking distribution channels identified in Spain

Cloudbeds, the hotel management platform, has revealed the top-10 revenue-generating distribution channels for accommodation businesses in Spain

US retains its position as the world’s biggest travel and tourism market

The latest World Travel and tourism Council’s (WTTC) Economic Trends Report reveals the US remains the world’s biggest and most powerful travel and tourism market

Japan looking to ease Covid border rules

The Japanese government is reviewing its Covid border control policies, with a view to removing its limits on daily entries in the ‘not so distant future’, according to one official

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Back to business (travel) as usual?

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Cruising safely in a post-Covid world

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The professionals prioritising safety in popular destinations

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Travel recovery in Asia

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Interoperability: connecting health and travel pass apps

Robin Ingle discusses the challenges of connecting all the different apps travellers are now being asked to download and run, which store their valuable personal data and allow them touchless…

Traveller risk perception vs reality

Risk is subjective, and for insurers seeking to educate their customers while analysing the reality of what could happen, it’s a balancing act that needs careful consideration

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