London, United Kingdom, May 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has outlined what the “new normal” will look like as countries begin to end their COVID-19 lockdowns and ease travel restrictions. “Travelling in the New Normal” is part of WTTC’s plan which includes critical steps and coordinated actions, including […]
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, May 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / On this 1st of May and we join the Community of Nations to celebrate Workers Day. I’d like to take this opportunity to wish every Seychellois a Happy Labour Day! For Seychelles, we are aware that the wishes we extend to you all in the middle […]
Madrid, Spain, May 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO received over 1,000 applications from over 100 countries for the Healing Solutions for Tourism Challenge, launched to identify the most disruptive startups, entrepreneurs and drive solutions to mitigate COVID-19’s impact on tourism. The selected shortlisted finalists will be announced on 30 April. Semi-Finalists Healing for People: […]
Bangkok, Thailand, may 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / From today, 1st May 2020, Arnoma Grand Hotel Bangkok is opening its BBQ and the famous Ah Yat Chinese Restaurant with a special “take away” and delivery menu. Open in front of the hotel in the drive thru area from 7am until 7pm every day with prices […]
Geneva, Switzerland, May 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its rescheduled 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit will take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on 23-24 November 2020. IATA’s 76th AGM and World Air Transport Summit will be hosted by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines […]
Valetta, Malta, April 30, 20 /TRAVELINDEX/ by Julia Farrugia, Malta Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection – Climate change is a global issue but, as a country, we cannot be passive. With the right policies and decisions, we can make our country more sustainable and at the same time we will be encouraging our stakeholders […]
Madrid, Spain, April 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) was received today by H.M. King Felipe VI of Spain to assess how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the tourism sector both nationally and internationally. The Spanish Head of State was briefed on the global response being led by […]
London, United Kingdom, April 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Number of jobs losses jumps by over 30% in the last month. The Travel & Tourism sector faces a staggering 100 million jobs losses due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The startling figure, based on research from WTTC, […]
Bangkok, Thailand, April 29, 2020 /TRAVELINDEX/ – Best Western Hotels and Resorts (BWHR) has launched a “Front Line Heroes” campaign designed to offer a helping hand to front line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign includes a custom loyalty offering for essential workers and expanded donation offerings supporting COVID-19 relief efforts. Rewards Benefits and […]
Lisbon, Portugal, April 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / At a time when the recovery of the sector is being prepared, tourism enterprises, tourist entertainment companies and travel agencies have the option to request certification as a “Clean & Safe” establishment. Turismo de Portugal has created a stamp of approval to distinguish tourist activities which are […]