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Tauck Requiring Vaccinations on All Tours and Cruises

Policy Already Implemented Successfully Throughout Europe

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Tom Armstrong

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8/09/2021

WILTON, CT (September 8, 2021) Expanding a policy implemented earlier this year on its European tours and cruises, Tauck will now require all guests ages 12 and over to present proof of being fully vaccinated at the start of their trip. The expanded vaccination requirement was instituted on September 7, 2021, and applies to all of Tauck's tours and cruises worldwide.

According to Jeremy Palmer, Tauck's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Operations, the move comes as entry requirements have been evolving rapidly around the world. "We're seeing a steady increase in restaurants, museums and attractions requiring proof of vaccination," said Palmer, "to the point where unvaccinated travelers won't be able to fully participate in their Tauck journeys. It's become clear that a universal vaccination requirement is the best way to ensure our guests enjoy all of the incredible experiences we build into our tours and cruises."

Palmer added that over the past few months Tauck has safely hosted thousands of Tauck guests on more than 80 itineraries around the globe, earning high guest-satisfaction scores along the way. He also anticipated that the company's customers – 97% of whom are already vaccinated – would appreciate the simplicity of the new policy.

Tauck paused its operations due to Covid in March, 2020, and began hosting guests again in January and February of this year on several departures of its "Wonderland: Yellowstone in Winter" itinerary. In the months since, Tauck has successfully resumed operating its tours and cruises in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Latin America and elsewhere. Guests who are impacted by the policy change may take advantage of Tauck's 2021 Flexible Booking Policy, which waives all change penalties when their booking is transferred to another Tauck trip operating in 2021 or 2022. Information on Tauck's policies is available on their Travel Updates page on the company's website.

About Tauck: Founded in 1925, Tauck is a world leader in upscale guided travel, with more than 150 land tours, safaris, river cruises and small ship ocean cruises to 70+ countries and all seven continents. In each of the last 23 years, Tauck has been honored in Travel + Leisure magazine's annual "World's Best Awards" celebrating the very best in luxury tours, cruises, hotels and more.

Those interested in more information can contact their local travel professional, call Tauck at 800 468 2825, or visit the company's website at www.tauck.com (www.tauck.ca in Canada, www.tauck.co.uk in the UK, www.tauck.com.au in Australia/New Zealand).

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