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22nd of April, 2021

Slovakia urges EU for more flexibility

Slovakia has urged the EU for more flexibility in its vaccine distribution program due to an increased risk of failure to achieve “community immunity”.  

BlaBlaCar intends to raise $115 million

France-based company BlaBlaCar that lets users share rides now intends to raise $115 million in funding to strengthen its travel app. This will help the firm grow in markets beyond Europe.

2020 goes down in history as one of the worst years for travel and tourism around the world

2020 will go down in history as one of the worst years recorded for travel and tourism around the world. The World Travel and Tourism Council has announced that more than 62 million jobs were lost last year. 

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport becomes the world’s busiest airport in 2020

After nearly two decades, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China has now become the world’s busiest airport in 2020, rising to the No. 1 spot from its No. 11 rankings.  

Viator integrates with Booking.com

Viator is a Tripadvisor company and leader in experiences with a marketplace of nearly 400,000 tours and activities around the world. They have now integrated with Booking.com and will begin with key destinations in North America and Europe, with additional locations and inventory to follow over the coming months.

Source: Financial Times, Pymnts.com, Forbes, CNN, PR News. 

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