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WTM London to offer onsite Covid-19 testing
WTM London and Travel Forward 2021 will have a Covid-19 testing facility inside ExCeL so visitors who need to take a test before flying home can do so without having to leave the venue.
United Nations praises Expo 2020 ambitions
United Nations deputy secretary-general, Amina Mohammed, has commended the UAE leadership for delivering a meaningful World Expo, despite challenges caused by the pandemic.
United Arab Emirates Air Force leads Expo 2020 display
The Knights, the United Arab Emirates Air Force aerobatic display team, and the Saudi Hawks, the Royal Saudi Air Force team, have wowed the crowds with their daredevil moves.
Madden-Greig appointed to lead Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association
Award-winning Jamaican businesswoman Nicola Madden-Greig was elevated to the position of president during the annual general meeting.
Turkey celebrates UAE partnership at Expo 2020
Tugay Tuncer, ambassador of Turkey to the United Arab Emirates, toured the Turkey pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai earlier, highlighting the trade and investment opportunities the event will offer.
World Travel Awards reveals Europe winners
World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in travel and tourism – has revealed its Europe 2021 winners.
Panama brings colourful carnival to Expo 2020 Dubai
Several music stars from the country took part, with Panama becoming the first Latin American country to celebrate its national day at the first World Expo in the Arab world.
Voters select Latin America World Travel Awards winners
World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in travel and tourism – has unveiled its Latin America 2021 winners.
World Spa Awards unveils 2021 winners
World Spa Awards has announced the winners of its 2021 programme. Brands to lift top honours include Six Senses, which took the title of ‘World’s Best Wellness Retreat Brand’.
Guyana president latest to visit Expo 2020 Dubai
President Mohamed Irfaan Ali joined in Guyana’s Expo 2020 national day celebrations earlier as the South American nation celebrated with a flag-raising ceremony at Al Wasl Plaza.
Asia and Oceania winners unveiled at World Travel Awards
World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in travel and tourism – has revealed its Asia and Oceania 2021 winners.
Timor-Leste celebrates national day at Expo 2020
The south-east Asian nation of Timor-Leste celebrated its Expo 2020 national day earlier with a flag-raising ceremony and a musical performance at Al Wasl Plaza.