- WTTC Releases Mental Health Guidelines to Aid the Recovery of Tourism
London, United Kingdom, January 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its new mental health guidelines for the Travel & Tourism sector, which ...
- Anantara Siam Receives Thailand’s First Health Security Verification from Sharecare
Bangkok, Thailand, January 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel announces it is the first hotel in Thailand to become Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED® with Forbes Travel Guide. ...
- UN75 Worldwide Consultation Reveals Optimism, Appetite for Transformative Global Action
New York, NY, United States, January 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Amidst climate, health and job fears, the UN’s worldwide consultation reveals optimism for the future and appetite for transformative ...
- Madrid Set to Host Key Week for Global Tourism
Madrid, Spain, January 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The global tourism sector is starting the new year prepared to #RestartTourism when conditions allow, with the World Tourism Organization set to ...
- Earth Observation Data Could Represent Billion-Dollar Opportunity for Africa
Geneva, Switzerland, January 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Earth Observation data provides a billion-dollar opportunity for economies on the African continent, one that could create jobs and build new ...
- UNWTO Secretary-General Pololikashvili Nominated for Four More Years
Madrid, Spain, January 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has expressed its continued support for Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili. Meeting in Madrid, its ...
- World Leaders to Meet During Davos Agenda in Crucial Year to Rebuild Trust
Geneva, Switzerland, January 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Economic Forum Davos Agenda, taking place virtually on 25-29 January, will bring together the foremost leaders of the world to ...
- Etihad Airways One of First Airlines Globally to Launch IATA Travel Pass
Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, today announced a partnership to launch the ...
- Freeze or Fry: Challenge Highlights Need to ACT NOW on Climate Crisis
Valletta, Malta, January 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Travel & Tourism urged to help save the planet. Geoffrey Lipman, President of SUNx Malta, greets the start of Joe Biden’s Presidency ...
- WTTC Welcomes President Biden, VP Harris and New Administration
London, United Kingdom, January 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warmly welcomes the Biden-Harris inauguration in what ...
- UNWTO: Global Tourism Crisis Committee Meets to Explore Safe Travel
Madrid, Spain, January 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Tourism Crisis Committee has met for the first time in 2021. Organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the cross-sector ...
- Over 100 Million Global Tourism Jobs Could Be Recovered in 2021
London, United Kingdom, January 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / More than 100 million jobs could return to the global Travel & Tourism sector during 2021, as the world recovers from ...
- Macao Records Highest Daily Visitor Arrivals on New Year’s Eve
Macao, Macao SAR, January 6, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / As the pandemic situation basically stabilized in the Mainland and Macao, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has been actively promoting Macao ...
- IATA: Passenger Demand Recovery Grinds to Halt in November
Geneva, Switzerland, January 7, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in passenger demand which had been slowing since the Northern hemisphere’s summer ...
- Seychelles Resort Leads the Way in Sustainability and Green Tourism
Beau Vallon, Mahé, Seychelles, January 8, 2020 / VISITSEYCHELLES / Seychelles is increasingly winning a reputation for being a stand-out holiday destination for discerning travellers in search of authenticity, harmony, ...
- ICONSIAM Bangkok Rings in New Year with Most Dramatic Eco-Friendly Firework
Bangkok, Thailand, January 2, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), together with ICONSIAM and other agencies, associations and businesses along Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River turned the ...
- Shangri-La Makes Covid-19 Medical Coverage Available for Singapore-Bound Guests
Singapore, Singapore, January 3, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / International travellers considering upcoming visits to Singapore in 2021 can look forward to a more stress-free experience when they stay in any ...
- Melco Properties in Macao and Philippines First to Achieve Sharecare Health Security Verification
Macao, Macao SAR, January 4, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Melco Resorts & Entertainment is proud to announce that its Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star certified properties including Morpheus at City of ...
- Emirates Airlines Unveils New Premium Economy in A380
Dubai, UAE, January 5, 2021 / AIRLINEHUB / Emirates has announced that it will deploy its latest flagship A380 aircraft featuring new premium economy seats and luxurious enhancements across all ...
- UNWTO: Fundació Mallorca Turisme Rewarded for Excellence
Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Spain, January 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has awarded its UNWTO.QUEST Certification to Fundació Mallorca Turisme. The award further advances UNWTO’s ...
- Greek Tourism Minister Assures Britain that Pandemic Under Control
Athens, Greece, January 2, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Greece’s Tourism Minister Haris Theocharis has said the country is trying to do everything possible to ensure that the country remains an ...
- Medical Experts Warn of Increasing Infections if Serious Precautions not Taken
Hua Hin, Thailand, January 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Medical doctors in Hua Hin are advising expat residents to be extra-mindful of the risks of COVID infections this weekend, with ...
- WTTC Says Closing Countries are Counterproductive and Seriously Delay Economic Recovery
London, United Kingdom, December 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “While protecting public health is paramount, blanket travel bans cannot be the answer. They ...
- As 2020 Ends Tourism Looks Forward with Determination
Madrid, Spain, December 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / We are almost at the end of what has been the most challenging year in the history of tourism. Almost overnight, the ...
- Global Talent Displayed as SDGs Tourism Startup Competition Finalists Announced
Madrid, Spain, December 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / All five global regions are represented as the UNWTO SDGs Global Startup Competition reaches its final stages. The competition was launched to ...