This week...14th March
on 14th March 2011Travel and tourism has again been in the headlines this week, with another earthquake this time striking Japan and other countries along the Pacific coast. There have also been developments in Libya following its continued political unrest and in New Zealand after last month's earthquake in Christchurch.
As always, the CWT Digital team aims to keep you in the loop with the most important travel and travel technology news updates from the past week, as well as provide you with the latest developments from the CWT Digital offices.
CWT Digital news
CWT Digital launches the Big 10! 14th March - In celebration of our 10 year anniversary we have launched the 'Big 10', a collection of 10 fantastic prizes worth over £60,000 to be given throughout 2011 in partnership with Travel Weekly magazine. You can read all about it on our 'Big 10' page or in Travel Weekly's competitions section.
Travel news
Latest Japan travel advice from the Foreign Office. 14th March - The Foreign Office has today advised travellers against all but essential travel to north-eastern areas of Japan after Friday's earthquake and tsunami.
Crystal Cruises cancels its calls to Libya. 11th March - Crystal Cruises has cancelled its calls to Tripoli in Libya for its November cruises, and has replaced this with a call to Koper in Solvenia. This news follows the continued political unrest and violence in Libya.
New Zealand asks for UK support following the Christchurch earthquake. 10th March - Tourism New Zealand has asked for support from the UK as it strives to boost tourism to the country following last month's earthquake in Christchurch.
Travel technology news
Google launches people finder service after Japan's earthquake and tsunami. 11th March - In response to the devastating earthquake and tsunami that has hit Japan, Google have launched a people finder service to help those looking for Japanese residents and tourists visiting the country.
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