- Tourism Organizations Unite to Create Coalition for the Future of Tourism
Norwood, Massachusetts, United States, June 17, 2020 / travelindex.com / Six non-governmental organizations call for a rebalance in tourism as the sector recovers from Covid-19. These organizations have come together ...
- UNWTO: Allied for Action, Tourism’s Restart Brings Hope for Millions
Madrid, Spain, June 17, 2020 / travelindex.com / Global tourism has never been more united than it is now. Both in assessing the impact of COVID-19 and in looking at ...
- IATA: Criteria for COVID-19 Testing in the Air Travel Process
Geneva, Switzerland, June 18, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released criteria for the use of COVID-19 testing in the travel process. Should governments choose to ...
- Shangri-La Hotels Welcome Guests Back with Enhanced Hygiene Protocols
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, June 18, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Shangri-La Group announced today that it is introducing the “Shangri-La Cares” commitment which elevates its already rigorous hygiene and ...
- In the Current Crisis, lebua Hotels & Resorts Stays True to Its Core Values
Bangkok, Thailand, June 16, 2020 / travelindex.com / Lebua Hotels & Resorts is a Bangkok-based luxury hotels and resorts company with locations in Thailand, India, and New Zealand. Lebua is ...
- Paradigm Shift in Core Competencies for Post-Covid-19 Recovery
Consequences in hiring and leadership in tourism, travel, hospitality and related industries – by Richard Adam, Chief Executive OPTIMIST, NED Board Member, Strategist, Intl. Developer (Destination, Resort, Real Estate). First ...
- Phuket Hotels Association Launches COVID-READY Certification with Hotel Resilient
Phuket, Thailand, June 16, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / New internationally recognised certification – a first in Thailand – to provide assessment, guidance and support to Phuket hotels as they prepare ...
- Finnair and Sabre Renew Distribution Agreement
Helsinki, Finland, June 16, 2020 / travelindex.com / Finnair, the Finnish flag carrier focused on connecting Europe and Asia, and Sabre Corporation, the leading software and technology company that powers ...
- WTTC Welcomes Beginning of Travel Recovery Across Europe
London, Great Britain, June 15, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / WTTC welcomes the beginning of the recovery of travel across Europe. Gloria Guevara, WTTC President and CEO, said:
“WTTC welcomes the reopening ...
- WTTC: 197mio Travel & Tourism Jobs Lost due to Prolonged Travel Restrictions
London, United Kingdom, June 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / More than 197 million jobs could be lost in the global Travel & Tourism sector if barriers to global travel, such ...
- IATA Interactive Map Gives Travelers Latest COVID-19 Restrictions
Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) introduced a free online interactive world map to provide travelers with the latest COVID-19 entry regulations ...
- Thailand’s Highest Rooftop and Observation Deck is Back
Bangkok, Thailand, June 12, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Mahanakhon SkyWalk, Thailand’s highest rooftop and observation deck at King Power Mahanakhon’s 78th floor has reopened its doors to the public.
Located within ...
- UAE is Ready to Open its Borders to the World
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 15, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / According to UAE Authorities the country is preparing for a full reopening after months of shutdown, Dubai Tourism has made ...
- Gravity Assist: Puffy Planets, Powerful Telescopes, with Knicole Colon
NASA astrophysicist Knicole Colon describes her work on the Kepler, Hubble, TESS and Webb missions, and takes us on a tour of some of her favorite planets.
- Destination Eats Launches Cloud Kitchen Concept ‘Wing It’
Bangkok, Thailand, June 9, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Part of Asia’s leading hospitality operator, the Destination Group, Destination Eats launches ‘Wing It’, another vibrant food delivery brand in Bangkok allowing ...
- Aman to Open Luxury Resort in Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan, June 9, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Aman has signed a deal with Kyoto Resorts, a subsidiary of the Chartered Group, to manage a luxurious new property in Kyoto, ...
- African Destinations Meet to Plan Sustainable Future for Tourism
Madrid, Spain, June 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Recovery and resilience were the central themes as the members of the World Tourism Organization’s Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) met for ...
- Tourism, a Platform for Overcoming the Pandemic, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
New York City, New York, United States, June 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / As UNWTO leads the restart of tourism, the Secretary-General of the United Nations has sent a landmark ...
- Saint Ange Tourism Report – 8th June 2020
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, June 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / This edition of the Saint Ange Tourism Report is issued just days after the Seychelles Electoral Commission announced 22, 23 and ...
- WTTC: Nearly 3 million UK Travel and Tourism Jobs Could be Lost
London, United Kingdom, June 9, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Nearly three million jobs could be lost in the UK Travel & Tourism sector if barriers to global travel, such as ...
- Hooters is Back and Introduces Delivery in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand, June 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Part of Asia’s leading hospitality operator, the Destination Group, Destination Eats reopens its famous Hooters restaurants in Bangkok and introduces ‘Hooters Delivery’ ...
- WTTC Gives Global Destinations Stamp of Approval for Safety Protocols
London, Great Britain, June 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Key destinations recognised by the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp. Major destinations around the world have signed up ...
- Switzerland Reopens Borders with all EU/EFTA States on 15 June
Berne, Switzerland, June 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter informed the Federal Council at its meeting on 5 June that the Federal Department of Justice and Police ...
- Vietnam to Issue E-Visa to Citizens from 80 countries from July
Ha Noi, Vietnam, June 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Government has issued e-visa to citizens from 80 countries since July 1 this year, according to its latest Resolution No. ...
- Kenya’s Tourism Ministry Launches Virtual Safari Livestream
Nairobi, Kenya, June 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Najib Balala, officially launched a virtual safari Livestream campaign yesterday in an effort to showcase ...