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The UNWTO notes that many of the countries that have eased travel restrictions are places with a high dependency on tourism, like the Maldives.

More destinations loosening restrictionsThe number of countries that have eased travel restrictions in the past month has increased significantly, according to the...

Clockwise from top left, Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald, WTTC CEO Gloria Guevara, Brandeis University professor Dr. Michael Rosbash, and Stanford University associate professor Dr. Michael Lin.

Panelists discuss missed opportunities during Covid-19 science summitThe U.S. response to the pandemic has been deficient, especially in terms of testing and societal buy-in for face coverings,...

The WTTC has suggested temperature checks and swab tests for all arriving and departing passengers.

Travel CEOs urge federal involvement with Covid-19 testingFourteen CEOs of U.S. travel companies sent a letter to the president and congressional leaders.

CDC requests public input on return to cruising

CDC requests public input on return to cruisingThe CDC said the input may be used to inform guidance and preventative measures related to cruise travel.

Arnold Donald, the CEO of Carnival Corp. and an executive director of the World Travel and Tourism Council, at a previous WTTC event.

Carnival CEO says Covid summit will go beyond travel and tourismThe summit, cohosted by Carnival and the WTTC, is meant to bring together the best science and knowledge around Covid-19.

DHS had implemented a ban on Global Entry enrollment for New York State residents in February.

DHS lifting Global Entry ban in New York StateNew York amended its Green Light Law to the Trump administration's satisfaction.

Focus on Business Travel: Working on a comeback

Focus on Business Travel: Working on a comebackLockdowns, budget cuts and videoconferencing have compelled businesses to reconsider the value of face-to-face meetings....

U.S. Travel urges lawmakers to boost pandemic relief

U.S. Travel urges lawmakers to boost pandemic reliefThe group proposes extending and expanding the Paycheck Protection Program and providing grants to airports and $10 billion for...

U.S. Travel: With proper measures, travel can move forward

U.S. Travel: With proper measures, travel can move forwardThe association said travel can resume if folks "take very seriously health and safety measures" such as wearing a mask, using...

Additional U.S. carriers agree to second round of rescue loans

Additional U.S. carriers agree to second round of rescue loansDelta, United, Southwest, JetBlue and Alaska have each signed letters of intent with the Treasury Department.

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