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Coronavirus: India suspends tourist visas for a month
Policy to apply until 15 April and will be enforced at port of departure
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Coronavirus: Vietnam tightens Visa rules for Brits
The change will impact flights from 12 March
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Coronavirus: ‘Majority’ of InsideJapan clients still travelling to Japan
Specialist operator plans to run all spring tours, despite coronavirus
The Nathan Quartett is a German string ensemble
The hottest new river cruise products to wow clients
There are new river cruise products for every taste
New projects empowering women and communities available (Credit: Planeterra Foundation/G Adventures)
G Adventures and Planeterra add not-for-profit experiences for International Women's Day
Five new projects aimed at empowering women and their communities can be booked
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Banyan Tree Phuket unveils wellbeing sanctuary
Guests at Thai resort can book a special “eco-sustainable” pool villa
Janu Montenegro will be one of three Janu properties to open in 2022
Aman to launch sister brand Janu
First three properties are under construction and will open in 2022
Joanne Dooey, new SPAA president
Coronavirus: SPAA asks clients to stay calm amid cancellation surge
Agents have reported a wave of cancellations for summer holidays this year
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Tourism Thailand agent roadshows to go ahead as planned
Tourism authority insists it is business as usual in Thailand, while the boost comes following cancellation of ITB Berlin
Mumbai is an economic hub in India
ITB India postponed owing to 'rapid spread' of coronavirus
The 2020 event, which had been due to be held over 15-17 April, will now roll over to 2021
Daegu is one of two South Korean cities designated coronavirus ‘special care zones’
Coronavirus: Foreign Office strengthens South Korea travel advice
FCO advises against all travel to city of Daegu, and all but essential travel to Cheongdo
A member of staff at Travel Republic's office in London has tested positive for coronavirus
'This latest crisis shows the true value of agents'
“You’re always on duty as an agent,” Idle Travel’s Tony Mann tells TTG. He’s not wrong – Mann was accosted four times one lunch break last week, as worried locals quizzed him about their coronavirus travel concerns.
The coronavirus outbreak is understood to have originated in Wuhan, China
Pata chair: ‘Interest in Asia Pacific region holding firm despite coronavirus’
Pata chairman says customers continue to show interest in Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Thailand and Vietnam holidays
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POLL: How is the coronavirus affecting your enquiries and bookings?
Covid-19 has now spread to more than 40 countries around the world
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Coronavirus: Bookings 'slow' as virus commands news agenda
Industry must play ’waiting game’ says Aito chairman Derek Moore
People have taken to wearing surgical masks in Shanghai amid the coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus: UNWTO warns against stringent travel restrictions
Global health and tourism chiefs call for ’measured and consistent’ response, ’proportionate’ to the worldwide health threat posed
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Elegant Resorts reignites partnership with Thailand
The joint campaign is designed to raise awareness of Thailand as a destination
Travellers on an Intrepid Travel women-only trip to Nepal, Poon Hill
Intrepid expands range for International Women's Day
The new trips will be to both the Israel and Palestine area and Pakistan
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Virgin Atlantic announces Manchester-Delhi route
Three-times-weekly Airbus A330-200 service to get under way on 26 October
BA has temporarily cut capacity on its Heathrow-Hong Kong route
BA cancels more China flights as coronavirus cases rise
The airline has stopped all operations to Beijing and Shanghai
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Brits returning from parts of Italy warned over coronavirus fears
‘Self-isolate’ advice to travellers as virus spreads
Diamond Princess is being held off the coast of Yokohama in Japan
Coronavirus: Four Diamond Princess guests test positive upon UK return
Four UK nationals flown home on Saturday (22 February) have been confirmed to have the infection
Norwegian Spirit will make 10 new calls following its renovation
Norwegian Cruise Line warns of coronavirus impact
NCL warns investors of financial hit in Asia
The virus has spread to more than 15 countries (Credit: Chuttersnap / Unsplash)
Coronavirus: 'High risk' tourism recovery will take longer than after Sars – Pata
Concerns around the impact of the Covid-19 infection on tourism sector ’increasing daily’, says association