Published on : Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Many of the significant considerations taken into account by consumers when selecting travel destinations are health-related; while at the same time, there is an overall positive resident sentiment about travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region above global averages, …
Published on : Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Adding to the pressures already felt by the aviation industry in the current pandemic climate, the recent lack of certainty over slots has made it exceptionally difficult for airlines to plan their schedules for the upcoming winter months, as recognised …
Published on : Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) is the top tourism trade organization in Goa founded 1977. It is the only association of its kind in India covering all segments of tourism from hotels, travel agents, tour operators, airlines, event …
Published on : Monday, September 14, 2020
Convened by ABTA, the Save Future Travel Coalition has written to HM Treasury and other relevant Departments with a joint Budget submission outlining the group’s calls for tailored support. The letter, signed by the leaders of ABTA, Advantage Travel Partnership, …
Published on : Saturday, September 12, 2020
At a recent webinar on the tourism industry arranged on the 15th Foundation Day of MP and CG Chapter of Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), experts emphasized that as foreign flights are now cancelled due to Covid-19, domestic tourism …
Published on : Friday, September 11, 2020
Convened by ABTA – The Travel Association, the Save Future Travel Coalition has written to HM Treasury and other relevant Departments with a joint Budget submission outlining the group’s calls for tailored support. The letter, signed by the leaders of …
Published on : Tuesday, September 8, 2020
U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the broader U.S. airline industry calling on the federal government to pilot a COVID-19 testing program for international flights: “We have …
Published on : Saturday, September 5, 2020
Following months of uncertainty, European airlines continue to face multiple challenges as the latest restrictions create new fears for travellers. Although the motivation for countries to reintroduce quarantine is understood, the reactive nature of these decisions and inconsistency across member …
Published on : Thursday, September 3, 2020
On Wednesday, industry associations FICCI and the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH) called for the extension of the loan moratorium, sayingit was needed to provide relief to the tourism industry, which has been decimated by the …
Published on : Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Following a competitive pitch process earlier this year, Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC), the national tourism office responsible for the promotion of the Maldives, has once again appointed travel specialists GEC PR as the UK representatives for the destination. …
Published on : Monday, August 24, 2020
Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality, the policy federation of all the national associations representing the complete tourism, travel and hospitality industry of India (ADTOI, ATOAI, FHRAI, HAI, IATO, ICPB, IHHA, ITTA, TAAI, TAFI) & cause partner AIRDA …
Published on : Friday, August 21, 2020
U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on reports that both chambers of Congress may soon consider separate actions on coronavirus relief legislation: “It is crucial that leaders in …
Published on : Thursday, August 20, 2020
Following the success of the PATA Dream to Travel Festival, the Pacific Asia Travel Association in partnership with BBC World News, is pleased to announce the launch of the PATA Destination Insight Series. This webinar series will take a close …
Published on : Wednesday, August 19, 2020
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will be announcing the PATA Gold Awards 2020 live during Virtual PTM 2020. Supported and sponsored since 1995 by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), this year’s awards will recognise the achievements of 21 …
Published on : Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Tourist operators in Mauritius are apprehensive that an oil spill from a Japanese ship will harm their businesses further that are already suffering from the corona virus epidemic, and jobs could be lost if their pristine beaches get destroyed. Tourism …
Published on : Tuesday, August 11, 2020
As the tourism sector is slowly opening up, the UNWTO is calling on destinations to identify and provide the best services to the travelers with disabilities or specific access requirements. Together with the Once Foundation of Spain and the European …
Published on : Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Originally planned to take place on 23 April, the hybrid multisite conference “BOCOM – Experience Borderless Communication” will now take place on 3 September with a new concept. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerates the digitalisation of communication and collaboration in unprecedented …
Published on : Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO said: “Requiring UK travellers returning from Spain to once again quarantine for 14 days will be hugely disappointing for thousands of UK holidaymakers – and is disastrous for the hard-pressed Travel & Tourism industry, …
Published on : Wednesday, July 29, 2020
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its Insurance Guidelines to rebuild global consumer confidence to help encourage the return of travelling. The guidelines are designed to drive the return of safe, healthy and responsible travel and ensure …
Published on : Wednesday, July 29, 2020
The summit is the largest annual gathering of tourism ministers and will feature a day-long think-tank on Monday 2nd November during WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry. About 100 ministers are expected to take part, …