Madrid, Spain, May 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The top solutions for accelerating the recovery of tourism have been celebrated in the ‘Healing Solutions for Tourism’ Challenge. Launched by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and with the aim of identifying start-ups with ready-to-implement ideas for mitigating […]
Geneva, Switzerland, May 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Five international air transport and tourism bodies have launched an appeal to international financial institutions, country development partners and international donors to support Africa’s Travel & Tourism sector which employs some 24.6 million people on the African continent. Without urgent funding, the COVID-19 crisis could see a […]
Madrid, Spain, May 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a 22% fall in international tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2020, the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) shows. According to the United Nations specialized agency, the crisis could lead to an annual decline of between 60% and […]
Rockville, Maryland, United States, May 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Enhances best practice guidance for cleaning, disinfecting, hygiene and social distancing to help protect the health and safety of guests, franchisees and their employees amid COVID-19 pandemic. Building on the existing dedication to cleanliness at its nearly 6,000 franchised hotels in the United States, Choice […]
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, May 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed amendments to its existing co-brand credit card agreements with JPMorgan Chase & Co. and American Express. These amendments will provide the company with $920 million of cash, further enhancing its liquidity, with $570 million coming from Chase and […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The African Union Ministers responsible for Tourism and members of the Bureau for the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Transport, Infrastructure, Intercontinental and Interregional Infrastructure, Energy and Tourism (STC-TTIIET) held a meeting by Videoconference today 21st April 2020 on the invitation of H.E Dr Amani Abou-Zeid, […]
Parsippany, New Jersey, United States, May 5, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Highlighting its continued commitment to hotel owners, team members and guests, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,300 hotels across 90 countries, today launched “Count on UsSM,” a new long-term, multi-faceted initiative to build confidence among guests and […]
Phoenix, Arizona, United States, May 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Program Ensures Elevated Level of Cleaning Standards and Operational Best Practices at Best Western-Branded Hotels. Best Western Hotels and Resorts was the first hotel brand to set a high level of cleanliness with the roll out the I Care Clean program in 2012. The program […]
Madrid, Spain, May 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / For many millions of people around the world, tourism is so much more than a leisure activity. Our sector gives them the chance to make a living. To earn not just a wage, but also dignity and equality. Tourism jobs also empower people and provide a chance […]
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, May 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Hong Kong legacy luxury hotels formed an alliance to combat business challenges presented by the destination’s prolonged social unrest and by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Heritage Tourism Brands private sector group members include Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels, Langham Hospitality Group, Rosewood Hotel Group,Wharf Hotels, […]