PCMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat, CAE today announced a new and expanded leadership structure that reflects the association’s continued transformation toward the global leader in the business events industry, and supports the business events communities throughout the APAC, EMEA …

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) is proud to announce our partnership with the National Blacks in Travel and Tourism Collaborative (BTT). “It is a pleasure for BTT to partner with ASTA in support of their efforts to embrace …

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation) have honored the incredible resilience of hotel employees across the country who selflessly led their teams and supported their communities during the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic. The 2021 …

The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has commenced a study into the tourism carrying capacity of Athens in a new partnership with the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (ADDMA). World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage …

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the news that England would soon begin welcoming fully vaccinated Americans: “British government leaders have made a wise decision in reopening …

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the bipartisan infrastructure framework: “The travel industry is not just focused on recovery from the pandemic—we’re setting our sights on how …

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the Biden administration’s decision to uphold travel restrictions: “Covid variants are of concern, but closed borders have not prevented the Delta …

A year after separating from the Global Business Travel Association, citing the organization’s failure to efficiently investigate the allegations against former CEO Scott Solombrino, the travel management heavyweight has rejoined the association. CWT’s new CEO Michelle McKinney Frymire said that …

The Travel Association has welcomed the news that the Foreign Office has now removed its advice against all but essential travel to several popular holiday destinations, including Spain, Greece, France, Morocco and Jamaica, with immediate effect. The changes come in …

The Travel Association has met with Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, to discuss the urgent need for financial support for the region’s travel businesses. Luke Petherbridge, ABTA’s Director of Public Affairs, and Richard Slater, ABTA North West Chair …