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\nJulia Simpson, CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), said travel companies worldwide, from small hotels to major corporations, are tackling the issue to both do the right thing and save money. Read More<\/a>  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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