Travel Industry News Page 603

ABTA highlights importance of talking to customers about health, safety and security
ABTA is encouraging Members to remind customers to take steps to keep themselves safe on holiday, by sharing its health, safety and security advice and resources with customers ahead of their trips abroad and while in destination.

Government of Canada announce supply chain investment
Canadian Pacific has applauded the announcement made by the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick to invest in additional capacity expansion at Port Saint John.

Celebrity Cruises launches ‘Captain-Curated’ shore excursions
Celebrity Cruises’ Captains are sharing their favourite Greek experiences through a new “Captain-Curated” shore excursions programme. Offered aboard any Celebrity ship sailing the Greek Isles during summer 2022, the all-new collection of unique and exclusive excursions is designed to ensure guests “Journey WonderFULL” and experience the destination “like a local.”

France’s tourism sector poised to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2023
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the travel and tourism sector in France will propel the national economic recovery and could even surpass pre-pandemic levels next year, when it is projected to rise 2.2% above 2019 levels.

Welcome back to paradise: InterContinental Danang Sun, Vietnam
Following the reopening of Vietnam's borders, travellers can rediscover one of the world's great hospitality jewels: InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, the pinnacle of opulence, nestled in a pristine rainforest on the Son Tra Peninsula.

Airbnb to wind down China rentals amid ongoing lockdowns
Airbnb is winding down domestic rentals in China, where the “zero-Covid” policy has led to ongoing lockdowns.

Fairmont set for Japan debut
Accor is introducing its luxury Fairmont brand to Japan, with Fairmont Tokyo slated to open in 2025.

Poland's outbound tourism to recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2024
GlobalData’s latest report, ‘Poland Source Tourism Insight, 2022 Update’, reveals that outbound travel from Poland is projected to recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2024.

Sandals teams up with Ajax to empower Caribbean youth through soccer
Sandals Foundation has joined forces with Holland's AFC Ajax team to launch Future Goals – a programme that turns fishing nets found in the ocean and recycled plastic waste into soccer goals for children. The partnership kicks off at primary schools across the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao.

IHG partners with Pride in London
IHG Hotels & Resort is partnering with Pride in London for the 50th anniversary since the first Pride march in the UK.

Mastercard and Musafir venture to boost seamless travel bookings
Payments company Mastercard and travel website Musafir have joined forces to take travel bookings originating in the Middle East and North Africa to new heights by digitizing end-to-end payment flows and launching payment products.

Sandals announced '40 for 40 Initiative' projects
Sandals has announced the list of philanthropic projects under its '40 for 40 Initiative', showcasing the strong link between tourism and its power to transform communities and improve local lives. Launched as part of Sandals Resorts’ 40th anniversary celebrations, the 40 projects were identified across eight Caribbean destinations in which it operates.