The tour operator Intrepid will make vaccinations mandatory for its guests on its international trips.
Two of the major tour operators in the Australian market will make vaccinations mandatory for guests.
The Travel Corporation (TTC), owner of Contiki, Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Inspiring Journeys and AAT Kings Guided Holidays, requires all travelers to travel by 1
“We have sought advice and will continue to take it, but put simply, it is correct,” said David Hosking, CEO of TTC. The company also requires guests to be fully vaccinated from September 1st on their travels in the US and Europe.
David Hosking, CEO of The Travel Corporation (TTC) Australia.
TTC also announced that it is suspending its tours of Australia and New Zealand until December due to uncertainty about the state border closings.
“The current operating environment has meant that most of our tours are affected by cancellations due to bans and restrictions and we cannot deliver our usual high guest experience,” said Hosking.
Meanwhile, travelers and guides traveling overseas accompanied by Intrepid Travel must be fully vaccinated starting next month as part of a broader vaccine campaign from Australia’s largest tourism company.
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In an open letter this month, Intrepid CEO James Thornton said that less than one percent of COVID-19 vaccines have been delivered to low-income countries around the world, a number that needs to be corrected to save lives Getting the economy going again and the travel industry.
“We are taking this step because it is important to us to ensure that the communities we visit, our guides, and our travelers are safe and that we maximize the chances of people traveling with and passing on COVID-19 minimize. “says Mr. Thornton.
The vaccination mandate does not currently apply to travel to Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands, as the countries already operate in such a strict border environment.
Intrepid chief executive Brett Mitchell says the company operated in 130 countries prior to COVID-19. Tours are currently operating in about 20 countries including Iceland, Greece and the United States, with operations not needing to continue in South America and Africa just yet.
“We have had tough and tough conversations with customers who disagree [with the vaccination policy] but … we firmly believe that this is the road to freedom, “says Mitchell.
Mr Mitchell hopes small group tours of countries such as South Korea and Japan will resume in 2022, subject to advice from their respective governments and consultation with local staff.
“We firmly believe this is the path to freedom,” said Brett Mitchell, CEO of Intrepid. Photo: Delivered
He says that as part of the company’s equity campaign, it would introduce paid vaccination vacations worldwide and provide training, transportation, and accommodation for trek porters in Peru to give them access to mass vaccination centers.
The company’s nonprofit arm, the Intrepid Foundation, has also donated $ 100,000 to UNICEF Australia’s Give the World a Shot fundraiser to aid vaccine delivery.
Founded in Melbourne in 1989, Intrepid Travel is the largest small group adventure travel company in the world.
Intrepid will provide training, transportation, and accommodation for trek porters in Peru so they can access mass vaccination centers.
Meanwhile, the Crystalbrook Collection in the five-star hotel sector will support Qantas and Virgin Australia in their vaccination incentive initiatives by offering room upgrades to fully vaccinated guests.
The offer is open to anyone staying at one of the group’s seven hotels in Queensland and NSW from Cairns down to Newcastle before December 20, 2021 Crystalbrook Byron would be from a rainforest suite to a treetop suite. at Crystalbrook Vincent In Brisbane, for example, vaccination would swap a room on the river for a main room on the promenade.
Crystalbrook Collections CEO Geoff York says the effects of the ongoing lockdowns have been devastating for hotels, restaurants and bars, as well as the people in those industries.
“Upgrading guests who have vaccinated against COVID-19 is a small gesture of thanks so we can revive travel and hospitality.”
Bookings must be made before October 31st using code VAXED and you must present your Australian Government COVID-19 Certificate upon arrival.
See ttc.com www.intrepidtravel.com/au; www.crystalbrookcollection.com
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