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Should Record Coronavirus Cases Force the World Into New Lockdowns?

2020-11-05 by Phil Butler

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Bloomberg reveals coronavirus deaths and infections worldwide surging in record numbers. Many European countries are back in lockdown.

Tags: Bloomberg, COVID-19 cases, COVID-19 deaths, COVID-19 lockdowns, Covid-19 pandemic, Europe lockdowns, Europe pandemic, Greece lockdown, pandemic second wave, second wave, Trump, U.S. COVID-19 Memorial, Wall Street

GNTO Launches “Greek Summer Feeling” Campaign Via Bloomberg

2020-08-12 by Argophilia Travel News

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The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has launched a “first-ever” strategic partnership with Bloomberg.

Tags: Bloomberg, Destination Greece, Dimitris Fragakis, GNTO, Greece, Greece coronavirus, Greece tourism, Greece travel, media, PR campaign

TUI Temporarily Quits Operations Over COVID-19 Pandemic

2020-03-16 by Phil Butler

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TUI has temporarily suspended most of its travel operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Company spokespersons say the move is a “compliance” and “industry adjustment” move. The news comes as the whole industry is in a state of shock as to “next moves.” TUI is on a shortlist of companies investing gurus say may be […]

Tags: Bloomberg, COVID-19, COVID-19 cancellations, COVID-19 Italy, pandemic, tourism, travel agencies, travel agents, travel industry, travel stocks, TUI, TUI Group, TUI stocks, TUI Travel, Wall Street, world travel

Justice Department Poised to Nix Google Deal

2011-01-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Attorney General Eric Holder speaks to the Antitrust Division.

The Justice Department stands poised to nix Google’s acquisition of ITA proprietary software as FairSearch and other entities press the issue. Is Google becoming a monopoly? This is the overriding question on the minds of consumers, but what is on the government’s mind, this is what counts. With American Airlines’ recent ITA deal, exactly how will the Justice Department deal with the immense pressures being leveled? This online travel war is a far bigger confrontation than many realize.

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