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Camille Lin
Exploris is entering the polar travel market with a very French-speaking product to stand out in this competitive and controversial sector.
Dr. Michael Wenger
The largest station in Antarctica, McMurdo Station, is experiencing the largest COVID outbreak on the continent and therefore cannot be reached at this time.
A branch of the Hurtigruten company, the captain of the "Roald Amundsen" and the ship's doctor have been fined heavily for the 2020 COVID outbreak.
The COVID virus has reached the Belgian Antarctic station "Princess Elisabeth Antarctica", where currently 16 out of 25 people have tested positive.
Most of the Antarctic tour operators within IAATO are preparing for the reopening of the 21/22 season and have also defined strategies.
Svalbard's infection control officer warns of COVID after Norwegian tourists tested positive after visiting Svalbard.
Argentina plans to allow Antarctic travel from October 20, but many questions remain as to whether this opening will become a reality.
The Canadian government plans to start welcoming international guests again on September 7, while the Arctic regions are still waiting.
Logistics problems and political uncertainties pose major challenges to the early start of the Antarctic research season.
The latest easing in Norway and Greenland radiate a glimmer of hope for the beleaguered polar tourism industry
