Hotels’ recovery continues, workforce challenges remain
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1.2 million travel jobs in EU to remain unfilled unless urgent action is taken: WTTC
This year, WTTC projects that the sector’s recovery will continue to accelerate and almost reach pre-pandemic levels with an expected 32.9% increase in its direct contribution to the EU…
How to be a savvy traveller this summer with last-minute holiday checklist
One of the most important steps is to check the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) travel advice for the country they’re visiting
COVID-hit China’s domestic tourism revenues fall 28%
Chinese tourists made a total of 1.46 billion domestic trips in the January-June period, 22.2 per cent lower than the previous year
ABTA launches new travel insurance video
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ABTA has produced a new short video to advise customers about five things they should consider when taking out travel insurance before they go away this summer.…
Varanasi to be first ‘Cultural and Tourism Capital’ of SCO
Varanasi will become the “Cultural and Tourism Capital” of the SCO for 2022-23 under a new rotating initiative by the eight-member organisation to promote people-to-people contacts and…
WTTC introduces new report on best practices for short-term rentals
The report, ’Best practices for short-term rentals’, developed by WTTC with the support of Airbnb, leading global platform for short-term rentals, draws from the experiences of cities around…
Free online training for ABTA members to increase their knowledge on sustainability
The training covers the fundamentals of sustainability in travel, looking particularly at four areas such as managing environmental issues, destination management and local impacts,…
ITB Asia joins hands with SACEOS to host Singapore MICE Forum in October
ITB Asia is all set to organise physical event in October and partners with Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (SACEOS)
Get ready today to RESET on September 16 in London
An all star participation is set for RESET in London.
Organized by TLC in partnership with the World Tourism Network.
Get ready today to RESET on September 16 in London
PATA and GBTA gear up to host APAC Travel Summit in Bangkok
The joint event will address sustainability and best practices in tourism, MICE, and corporate travel
Bahrain unveils Summer Festival
The 14th Bahrain Summer Golden Edition has opened its doors to the public, celebrating outstanding Bahraini achievements, bringing a series of fun and interactive educational workshops
Iconic music promotor Pino Sagliocco becomes UNWTO tourism ambassador
Music promoter Pino Sagliocco has been unveiled as the newest UNWTO Special Ambassador, joining a growing list of illustrious figures using their influence and celebrity to promote the power…
Indian travel market will reach $125 billion by FY27
India’s tourism industry in 2020 accounted for 31.8 million jobs, which is likely to grow to 53 million jobs by 2029 and international tourist arrivals are expected to touch 30.5 billion by…
European tourism recovery is in full swing
The most recent edition of the ‘European Tourism Trends & Prospects’ quarterly report indicates that recovery is in full swing going into the peak summer season of 2022, with consumers’…
On the way to recovery! With summer holiday season on, global air traffic spikes
IATA announced passenger data for May 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel accelerated heading into the busy Northern Hemisphere summer travel season
Japan’s tourism to approach pre-pandemic levels next year
The forecast from WTTC’s Economic Impact Report (EIR) shows the sector’s contribution to Japan’s GDP could reach nearly ¥40 trillion by the end of 2023
Travel Meet Asia to take stage in KL in 2023
To be hosted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the in-person show will target MICE, corporate and leisure buyers from Malaysia, Southeast Asia and International markets.
Companies must rethink business travel plans: GBTA
GBTA unveils ground transportation report titled “The Corporate Travel Comeback: The Evolution of Ground Transportation and Other Trending Business Travel Topics”
International tourists back, but rebuild will take time
International Visitor Survey results, the first solid measure of our inbound market since borders reopened, show the export tourism industry will take some time to recover as both domestic…
Star Alliance lets you fly the train in Germany
Flying on a train may become reality soon in Germany. Star Alliance is ready to welcome German Rail (DB) into its alliance of 26 airlines.
Star Alliance lets you fly the train in Germany
ITB China MeetUp 2022 to reunite over 20 destinations this September
The exclusive and compact event format features an in-person event to be held on 21 September 2022, in Shanghai, and a two-week virtual event period between 14 – 28 September
Travel demand will speed Middle East airlines’ return to profits in 2023, predicts IATA
Region-wide losses for these airlines this year will dip to $1.9 billion from $4.7 billion loss in 2021
Ensuring Safe Rollout of 5G Networks on Airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to work closely with the aviation industry to ensure that aviation and incumbent aviation safety systems can safely…
Enhancing Resilience! WTTC rolls out report on destination resurgence
The report, ‘Enhancing Resilience to Create Sustainability in Destinations’, created with ICF, WTTC’s industry partner and a renowned global consultancy and digital services provider,…
IATA bats for sustainability, launches IATA CO2 Connect
IATA CO2 Connect responds to the growing demand for CO2 data transparency linked to airline specific and actual fuel burn information and load factors
ABTA provides submission to BEIS Select Committee on flight cancellations
ABTA has provided a written submission to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Select Committee which has been looking at the difficulties some passengers experienced when…
How to Secure a Sustainable Future for Aviation
Climate change and European Aviation. European vital role to ensuring safe mobility must significantly reduce its environmental footprint.
Click to read the full story: How to Secure a…
Portugal’s tourism could surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2023
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the travel and tourism sector in Portugal will drive the national economic recovery
Qatar Airways to host 78th IATA and World Airport Transport Summit
Taking place in Doha 19-21 June 2022, it will welcome the aviation industry’s leaders to reflect on the shifting political, economic and technological realities facing air travel as the…
Critical Factors to Attract Hotel Investments
While the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) projections point to strong growth in Travel & Tourism investment over the next decade
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What is Tourism Resilience According to WTTC?
Puerto Rico sets the scene in a brand new released WTTC study entitled Enhancing Resilience to drive sustainability in a destination.
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Repeal of pre-departure testing for inbound air travelers urged
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A bipartisan group of 38 mayors representing American cities and counties spanning Miami to San Francisco sent a letter on Tuesday to the Biden administration…
Sustainable travel a focus for 86% Asia Pacific businesses
Almost nine in ten businesses (86%) across the Asia Pacific (APAC) say their companies are actively considering sustainability when managing corporate travel
UNWTO to boost European travel with platform for sharing best practices
The DataLab network, led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the European Travel Commission (ETC) will provide a unique platform for sharing best practices, including know-how in…
CWT launches new subscription fee model to simplify pricing and billing
CWT, the business-to-business-for-employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, has introduced a new subscription fee model to offer its customers simple and transparent pricing and billing
QueerVadis! The world’s first international LGBTQ+ certification programme for travel is here
The historic QueerVadis Certification Program will award accreditations to entities that meet rigorous regulatory standards and protocols to ensure LGBTQ+ clients experience a respectful and…
India’s travel may surpass pre-pandemic levels by 2022 end, says WTTC
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the travel and tourism sector’s contribution to the Indian economy could surpass pre-pandemic levels this year, with a year-on-year…
APAC passenger traffic picks up in April reflecting travel recovery
AAPA released its Preliminary April 2022 traffic figures earlier this week, showing that Asia Pacific airlines recorded a 272.9% jump overall in international passengers carried (4.8…
LoveCruise! CLIA unveils new initiatives
CLIA UK and Ireland has unveiled two new initiatives for agents at its annual conference in Southampton
India drops to 54th place on tourism development index, top ranked In South Asia
India ranked at the 54th place in a global travel and tourism development index, down from 46th in 2019, but still remained on the top within South Asia
Skål International is honored to participate in the important Tourism Forum for the Mediterranean region
Skål International is honored to participate in the important Tourism Forum for the Mediterranean region -
The Mediterranean Tourism Foundation (MTF) has honored Skål International World…
Skål Bangkok lunch with Korn Chatikavanij speaking on Thailand’s Tourism
Speaker Bio: From 2008 to 2011, Korn Chatikavanij was finance minister under democrat Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. In January 2020 he left the democrat party to form his own Kla party.…
EU gives EUR 698 million to boost Covid-hit Italian tourism companies
The European Commission has announced that it has approved an Italian scheme worth €698 million in order to support companies active in the tourism sector
WTTC bats for one-stop digital solution to ease travel
WTTC) has published a new report on best practices and support for governments for the introduction of a common ‘Digital Travel Portal’, to allow safe, stress-free travel, that would reduce…
European Travel Commission extends complimentary membership to Ukraine’s tourism agency
European Travel Commission (ETC) has invited the State Agency for Tourism Development of Ukraine (SATD) to join the organisation with a complimentary three-year membership
SKÅL International Tokyo donate Yen 500,000 to Ukraine
The donation was kindly received by Ms. Inna Ilina, Third Secretary, Economic and Cultural Affairs of the Embassy of Ukraine in Japan, who joined the meeting of Skål International Tokyo as a…
UAE tourism sector growth this quarter tops pre-Covid rates
The country's hotel establishments attracted nearly 6 million visitors who spent 25 million hotel nights, reflecting a growth of 10% compared to the same period in 2019
Boosting tourism between Thailand and GCC, Almosafer partners with Thailand Tourism
Almosafer’s consumer segment and TAT will work together to promote and develop quality tourism experiences in Thailand for travellers from GCC countries, with focus on niche markets,…
Meet the new PATA Executive Board
Meet the new PATA Executive Board -
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the ratification of the new PATA Executive Board. Peter Semone has been formally…
UNWTO unveils digital futures programme for SMEs
Developed in collaboration with some of the world’s leading technology, finance and business companies, the initiative is focused on SMEs, which make up 80% of all tourism businesses
Turkey’s travel sector to drive national economy
The forecast from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows by 2032, the sector’s contribution to the nations GDP could reach nearly TRY 1,036 billion
Dubai gets 630K health travellers in 2021
The report indicated that most health tourists who came to Dubai were from Asian countries, accounting for 38 percent of the total, whereas 24 percent were from Europe and 22 percent from…
ATM sees 23,000 visitors to explore future of tourism
More than 23,000 visitors attended the 29th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022, as industry leaders gathered at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) to share insights
SKAL World President introduces a new Tourism Leadership for Generation Z and Industry 4.0
SKAL World President introduces a new Tourism Leadership for Generation Z and Industry 4.0 -
Skal World President Burcin Turkkan addressed the Skal USA National Convention (NASC)…
Past and Present Skål Asia Presidents Welcomed at Bangkok Meeting
Past and Present Skål Asia Presidents Welcomed at Bangkok Meeting, With travel between India and Thailand opening up and quarantine no longer required for fully vaccinated travellers, Skål…
LATA Expo returns to London for 2022
LATA Expo is set to take place at Battersea Evolution as an in-person event from June 13 to 15
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022 and Australian Open 2023 travel offerings from DreamSetGo
India’s premium sports travel and experiences platform DreamSetGo has become the ‘Official Travel Agent’ of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022
US mandatory pre-departure testing a major hurdle for travel recovery
US mandatory pre-departure testing a major hurdle for travel recovery -
A new survey reveals the inbound pre-departure testing requirement imposed by the federal government is…
8 million tourism jobs to be created in Europe within next decade: WTTC
WTTC) latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals Europe’s travel and tourism sector is expected to create up to eight million new jobs within the next decade
Sustainability Is Responsibility! USTOA hosts first summit
The summit will be held in collaboration with Visit Norway at Thon Hotel Nordlys in the Arctic city of Bodø—one of the country’s regions most vulnerable to climate change
AIME 2022 stimulates $120 million in business events to drive economic recovery
New industry research has revealed that buyers placed/expect to place $120M in business as a result of their attendance at AIME 2022
Caribbean and Latin America see major increase in global inbound: WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) forecast a major increase in global international flights bookings as international travel takes off
Safeguarding tourism in Africa and the Caribbean
The centre will share academic and practical projects development and implementation, as well as data sharing and analytics, focussing on safeguarding tourism in Africa and the Caribbean
FICCI’s digital drive in travel on spotlight
FICCI is organising the fourth edition of Digital Travel, Hospitality & Innovation Summit 2022 this week in May
Routes World 2023 to be held in Istanbul
Routes World will deliver a platform for decision makers from airlines, airports and tourism authorities to develop strategies that will define the world’s future air services
UNWTO members suspend Russia
Russia has been suspended from the UNWTO, following a vote by members of the General Assembly, and will lose its membership rights with immediate effect
Russian Aeroflot kicked out of SkyTeam airline alliance
Russian Aeroflot kicked out of SkyTeam airline alliance -
In a press release posted on its official website today, SkyTeam announced that Russia’s national flag carrier Aeroflot was…
Arabian Travel Market gears up to feature 1,500 exhibitors
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022 is ready to welcome the world to the UAE, playing host to 1,500 exhibitors, representatives from 112 global destinations, and an anticipated 20,000 attendees
Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in tourism gets over 500 signatories
The number of signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism has passed the 500-mark, just four months after the landmark initiative was launched at the UN Climate…
The Netherlands’ dramatic increase in airport charges threatens aviation recovery
IATA warned that a proposed 37% increase in airport charges in the Netherlands risks significant damage to the recovery of air connectivity in the country
Amex GBT unveils suite of sustainable meeting and event solutions
New solutions for meetings and events will help organizations measure and reduce carbon emissions and achieve sustainability goals
Tourism Australia unveils virtual travel fair
Tourism Australia has launched a Virtual Travel Fair, Discover a Great Deal More, that provides Indian travellers with the opportunity to explore attractive deals on holidays to Australia
Tourism sector to create 126 million new jobs within next decade, says WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals the tourism sector is expected to create nearly 126 million new jobs within the next decade
Global business travel recovery witnesses double-digit surge since February
Business travel is surging forward, international travel is returning and despite new challenges, industry recovery is entrenched
ATM to focus on aviation and the future of transport
The Middle East’s private and domestic aviation segments remained resilient during the pandemic and are continuing to display signs of growth
Manila sets stage for WTTC Global Summit 2022
The capital of the Philippines, Manila is gearing up to host the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit 2022 from 20-22 April, with the world leaders of travel and tourism in…
ATM summit to focus on post-Covid project financing
This year’s ITIC-ATM Middle East Summit therefore represents a timely opportunity for travel and tourism professionals to explore regional investment opportunities, discover new modes of…
Here are top tips for travellers jetting off this Easter
ABTA – The Travel Association has issued its top tips for travellers heading abroad this Easter weekend, which marks the first bank holiday since UK travel restrictions were lifted
Global travel sector unites to support Ukraine
Travel businesses around the globe have come together to support Ukraine with millions of hotel rooms for refugees escaping the conflict according to the World Travel & Tourism Council…
Over 3 in 4 Europeans plan to travel this spring and summer
Despite the uncertainty caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the ongoing threat of COVID-19, the desire across Europe for intra-European travel is undoubtedly strong
UNWTO sets stage for Global Youth Tourism Summit in Italy
Organised by UNWTO in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Tourism and the Italian National Tourist Board, the Summit will see 100 young delegates network
Kerala Travel Mart sets eyes on caravan tourism
As caravan tourism gains momentum in Kerala, the new event will showcase its has immense domestic and international tourism potential
UNWTO meeting focuses on tourism in rural areas
High-level speakers from across UNWTO and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently held a virtual talk on how best to harness the potential that tourism has for…
ABTA announces dates for travel convention in Marrakech
ABTA has announced the return of its annual overseas travel convention, the UK travel industry’s flagship event
UAE and ICAO join hands to develop civil aviation management
UAE government has signed a strategic partnership aiming to exchange best practices, knowledge and expertise in aviation and cyber security with the International Civil Aviation Organization…
Outbound UK tourism picks up while inbound travel still remains in the red, says WTTC
WTTC data revealed a huge disparity between forward flight bookings for outbound and inbound UK travel
UNWTO launches 2nd edition of Best Tourism Villages
UNWTO has announced the return of Best Tourism Villages for 2022, which promotes the role of tourism in safeguarding rural villages
LoveCruise! CLIA reveals theme for Southampton showcase
CLIA UK & Ireland has announced the theme of its 2022 conference in Southampton will be #LoveCruise
Arabian Travel Market unveils exhibitor awards
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022 has launched ATM Best Stand Awards 2022 that will recognise creative design, people skills and the business-friendly appeal of exhibiting companies’ stands…
WTTC reveals speaker list for 21st global summit in the Philippines
WTTC unveils its speakers for its upcoming Global Summit in Manila, which includes Indonesian/Dutch activist Melati Wijsen and South Korean politician Ban Ki-Moon who served as the eighth…
January sees continued tourism recovery: UNWTO
International tourism continued its recovery in January, with a much better performance compared to the weak start to 2021
Doha sets the stage for 78th IATA meet
The IATA announced the 78th AGM and World Air Transport Summit will take place 19-21 June 2022 in Doha, Qatar, hosted by Qatar Airways
WTTC calls on EU to ease travel rules
WTTC has called the European Union Tourism Ministers to remove the remaining COVID-19 travel restrictions and to keep the economy open
Despite pandemic and Ukraine crisis, pent-up demand for travel is growing
Despite uncertainties of pandemic and the crisis in Ukraine, there remains a keen demand for holidays over the coming months
Confidence slowly returning to UK travel sector
As the Covid-19 travel requirements come to an end, new research from ABTA reveals how people are planning to capitalise on their new-found freedoms
Cvent joins hands with AIME
Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, is partnering with Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) to support their first ever hybrid event
Middle East UNWTO office sets new travel goals
UNWTO and Saudi Arabia have agreed on steps they will jointly take to turn tourism into a driver of growth, opportunity and development across the Middle East.
Middle East tourism revenues expected to reach $246 billion this year
As per new research from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the Middle East’s travel and tourism sector’s revenue is expected to reach $246 billion this year, which is only 8.9%…
AIME 2022 updates! Countdown begins with more stellar exhibitors unveiled
Nine Japanese exhibitors are preparing to showcase their finest at AIME, including representatives from Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO), Chiba, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Kitakyushu, Kobe,…
WTTC bats for dropping intra-EU travel restrictions
World Travel & Tourism Council fully supports the call from IATA and ACI Europe to end all remaining restrictions applying to intra-EU and Schengen area travel
Registration opens for ATM 2022
Registration is now live and free to attend the Arabian Travel Mart due to take place 9 to 12 May 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre
Global tourism expected to achieve 80% of pre-pandemic turnover in 2022
The global tourism industry is expected to achieve 80 per cent of the pre-pandemic turnover this year
ILTM Asia Pacific set to head to Singapore in September
ILTM Asia Pacific has announced that the event which was earlier supposed to take place in June will now take place in September.
PATA announces new dates for Ras Al Khaimah summit
PATA Annual Summit, which was scheduled to take place live and in-person in March, will now be held from October 25-27 in Ras Al Khaimah
Call for Scottish tourism industry to ‘Care to Make a Difference’
Green Tourism, the world leading sustainability accreditation and support programme, has launched the ‘Care to Make a Difference’ campaign
Global air traffic to exceed pre-Covid levels in 2024, predicts IATA
IATA expects overall traveller numbers to reach 4.0 billion in 2024 (counting multi-sector connecting trips as one passenger), exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels (103% of the 2019 total)
Employment in tourism across Europe will recover this year, says WTTC
New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows employment in tourism across Europe will recover with the region’s travel and tourism sector approaching pre-pandemic…
UNWTO and UEFA join hands to promote sports and tourism
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) have agreed to jointly promote the benefits of sports and sports tourism for development and…
ABTA launches new sustainability advice to members
ABTA has launched new guidance to help travel agents incorporate sustainability into their business practices
WTM London launches new brand identity for travel tech event
World Travel Market - London has redesigned and renamed its co-located travel hospitality technology show as the previously called Travel Forward event will become WTM Travel Tech
UNWTO announces maiden Global Youth Tourism Summit
Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili has joined the Minister of Tourism of Italy Massimo Garavaglia to officially launch the first Global Youth…
Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre inaugurated in Jordan
Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) referred to as the Taleb Rifai Centre has been launched in Jordan
Domestic tourism to drive European recovery
The most recent edition of the European Tourism Trends & Prospects quarterly report from ETC continues to monitor the Covid-19 impact on the sector, examining how travel activity is…
Welcome To Another Side! VisitBritain unveils global campaign to drive inbound travel in 2022
VisitBritain has launched a new multi-million pound global campaign to drive back inbound tourism, as Britain gears up for a landmark year of events
UK’s travel sector to hit £192 billion in 2022 if government keeps borders open: WTTC
New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows the UK’s Travel & Tourism sector is recovering, with the country’s GDP predicted to rise to £192 billion, just 19% below…
AIME 2022 confirms 300 hosted buyers
AIME 2022 has confirmed 300 hosted buyers and a rush of new exhibitors have come in as national and international borders open and confidence fast returns
US tourism will come back strongly this year: WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has predicted the United States tourism sector will strongly rebound this year
Corporate travel spend in Middle East to rise 32% in 2022
Business travel expenditure in the Middle East is forecast to rise by 32% this year, following a predicted 49% increase during 2021
Singapore sets stage for inaugural IBTM event
Global meetings and trade show organiser IBTM has selected Singapore as the site for the inaugural IBTM Asia Pacific
Digital transformation can drive faster recovery for travel industry: PATA report
The travel industry can accelerate travel recovery and become more resilient by adopting technology solutions according to a new report released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)…
Kerala Travel Mart will now be held from May 5-8 in Kochi
The 11th edition of Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) will now be held from May 5-8, 2022 in Kochi while earlier it was scheduled from March 24-27
Antigua and Barbuda becomes UNWTO’s 160th Member State
UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili met the Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda for the first time since the country became UNWTO’s 160th Member State
The EU Wants To Make Pandemic Travel Easier
The European Union is trying to make travel between its member states during the pandemic less chaotic by focusing on whether a traveller has received a vaccination or is infected rather…
Russia becomes second largest tourism source for Dubai in 2021
Russia has grown to become the second-largest source market for Dubai’s travel and tourism sector in 2021, climbing from eighth place in last year’s rankings, according to data released…
IWTA speaks with Sumi Soorian – Phuket Hotels Association
Sumi is a great example of how careers can grow and develop over time. She has a business management background and has worked in education before joining the Phuket Hotels Association…
PATA UK & Ireland ropes in new members in committee for 2022
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland has announced three new Committee Members for 2022, including its first ever travel agent - bringing a new voice to the organisation
IATA’s new appointment to boost efficient global connectivity
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Frederic Leger as the association’s senior vice president for commercial products and services
UKinbound calls for day two testing to be scrapped
UKinbound has written to the department for transport asking for day two testing for vaccinated international arrivals to be scrapped at the next travel review due at the end of the month
How Visit Inverness Loch Ness has become first carbon neutral business improvement district in UK
Tourism Improvement District Visit Inverness Loch Ness (VILN) has become the first carbon neutral Business Improvement District (BID) in the UK
UNWTO unveils tourism investment guide
UNWTO has launched the first in a series of tourism investment guidelines focused on a specific country, representing a comprehensive tool for parties interested in foreign direct investment…
WTTC announces new dates for Global Summit in Manila
WTTC has announced its highly anticipated 21st Global Summit will now take place in Manila, Philippines, from 20-22 April 2022
UK set for tourism recovery with Britain and Ireland Marketplace on 28 January
The Britain and Ireland Marketplace (BIM), which takes place on 28 January at the O2 Intercontinental and online on 1 February is posting record numbers of attendees
Tourism picks up 4% in 2021 but remains far below pre-pandemic levels: UNWTO
Global tourism experienced a four per cent upturn in 2021 when compared to the prior year, with a total of 415 million international trips made
CAPA World Aviation Summit heads to Gibraltar this year
Gibraltar has been confirmed as host of the CAPA World Aviation Summit in December for a two-day summit
To fall in line with UAE’s new working week, ATM shifts 2022 dates
To fall in line with the UAE’s new working week, this year’s four-day Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will open on May 9 and close on May 12, Reed Exhibitions (RX), the organiser of ATM, has…
Singapore Airlines launches new aviation lab to boost digital transformation
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) launched a new digital aviation corporate laboratory, which will co-create innovative technologies and solutions that…
Hospitality hopes torpedoed as Scottish biz continue to pay heavy price for restrictions
The First Minister of Scotland has announced restrictions currently in place for indoor hospitality would continue
Passenger traffic up in November 2021, Omicron likely to affect recovery ahead
International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the recovery in air travel continued in November 2021, prior to the emergence of Omicron
UNWTO chooses to headquarter its America’s office in Brazil
UNWTO has elected to locate the headquarters of its Americas office in Brazil and the decision was made at the UNWTO’s 24th General Assembly held last month
Meetings Africa 2022 gears up to reignite Africa’s business events industry
Following the announcement by South African Tourism (SAT) last year that the trade show will be staged in a physical format after an absence in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic
How to travel safely in 2022
International SOS has warned travellers to be careful and consider the risks involved when travelling as the highly contagious Omicron variant emerges as a significant threat disrupting…
UK scraps mandatory pre-departure Covid-19 tests to enter England
Boris Johnson has confirmed that pre-departure travel Covid-19 tests to enter England from overseas will be scrapped from 7 January
Eat clean and travel! Vegan tourism picks up steam in 2022
The Vegan Travel Association (VTA) has announced the 2022 Travelling in a New Vegan World Summit (NVW22) from January 15- 31
SeaYouTomorrow! How this hotel is helping fight climate crisis in Thailand
S Hotels and Resorts has joined forces with the Environmental Education Centre (EEC) Thailand to host an important event called SeaYouTomorrow aimed at raising awareness about the major…
EU to unveil new entry rule for UK and other third-country citizens under visa-free regime
European Commission is expected to introduce a new entry requirement for all third-country nationals who can travel to the EU Member states under the visa-free regime
Ireland tourism sector loses €17m a day due to Covid
Ireland’s tourism sector has suffered about €400 million financial loss in December and has experienced a “staggeringly difficult 21 months” losing about €17 million per day
UK tourism sector sees massive job shortfall of over 200K this year: WTTC
A new analysis of staff shortages by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed 205,000 travel jobs across the UK predicted to remain unfilled by the end of this year
UNWTO and ADB launch report on big data and tourism recovery
UNWTO and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have launched a joint report on the use of big data for better tourism planning and management.
ABTA’s refreshed Travel with Confidence campaign is here
The latest Travel with Confidence national advertising campaign from ABTA will launch with social media advertising on Boxing Day
Airline fees negatively impact consumer and travel businesses – AFTA
Fee changes, which predominantly relate to airline commissions, will have a detrimental impact on choices for Australian consumers, according to the Australian Federation of Travel Agents…
UK unveils £1billion support for hospitality sector
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a £1 billion fund designed to support the UK hospitality sector as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 disrupts the festive season
Tackling plastics pollution, the UNWTO way
The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative has welcomed a further 21 signatories, bringing the total of organisations that have committed to implement circular economy of plastics in the tourism…
Phuket Hotels Association ropes in new leadership team
The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit organisation with 72 member properties, has embarked on an exciting new era with the appointment of a new senior leadership team
Go Give One! Virgin Atlantic, Collinson and PATA join hands to tackle COVID-19 vaccine inequity
Virgin Atlantic has joined travel services specialist Collinson and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) as part of the Global Travel Sector Vaccine Coalition
THAI and key travel agencies join hands to promote Thailand tourism
Thai Airways organised a networking conference under the theme “THAI Networking: Discover Brand New Sky” attended by key local and overseas travel agencies
Accommodation Association welcomes Australia’s gradual reopening
Accommodation Association welcomed the gradual reopening of Australia including West Australia on 5 February but warned the skills shortage would continue to impact most accommodation…
WTTC chooses Manila for 2022 global summit
WTTC has confirmed next global summit will take place in Manila on March 14-16 in partnership with the Philippine department of tourism
Kochi announces 11th edition of Kerala Travel Mart in March 2022
Kerala Travel Mart (KTM), the country’s largest congregation of tourism industry, will be holding its eleventh edition in Kochi in March 2022
Zurab Pololikashvili re-elected Secretary General for UNWTO
United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has re-elected Zurab Pololikashvili to the role of general secretary of the organisation
No Christmas rebound for tourism sector in the UK
UKinbound has released stark new figures indicating that its members expect international visitors to be down 75 per cent in November and December, compared to 2019
New Zealand lays out tourism recovery roadmap
New forecasts for New Zealand tourist recovery suggest it would take until 2024 for the industry to return to its "new normal."
Global tourism sees uptick but recovery fragile
While international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) increased by 58% in July-September compared to the same period of 2020, they remained 64% below 2019 levels, said the UN World Trade…
Traveltech for Scotland unveils free course to boost travel industry
Traveltech for Scotland has launched a free online course to help tourism and hospitality businesses find and use the right digital technologies
ITB China ropes in Saudi as culture travel partner
ITB China, the marketplace for China’s travel industry, has announced Saudi as the Official Culture Travel Partner of ITB China Virtual 2021
Holidaymakers now 30% more likely to use travel professional than before pandemic: ABTA
ABTA’s new report Travel in 2022 predicts holiday trends for the next year, with insights revealed at the association’s Travel Trends Conference
Biggest-ever Dubai Airshow reflects recovery of international aerospace sector
Dubai Airshow 2021 was officially the biggest edition of the event since it first began in 1989, with an incredible USD 78 billion worth of deals announced during the week
Border change announcement helps but greater support is needed, says Accommodation Association
Peak industry body, the Accommodation Association, applauds the Federal Government’s announcement of additional changes to international border arrangements from 1 December.
Smart Tourism and Global Challenges! Sharjah looks ahead to SITTF 2021
HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) about what’s on tap and why delegates this time are in for a treat at SITTF 2021
IWTA speaks with M. Laksasubha Kridakon, Owner Laksasubha Hua Hin
We are delighted to introduce you to M. Laksasubha Kridakon, Owner Laksasubha Hua Hin in our latest interview in the series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (TDIWTA).
PATA to hold Virtual PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2021 from 24 November
Virtual PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2021 will gather the top minds in destination marketing and management for inspiring and insightful discussions on some of the major issues in…
Dribble dribble! Abu Dhabi to host first NBA games in the UAE
The preseason NBA games in Abu Dhabi beginning in 2022 will mark the first games between two NBA teams in the Arabian Gulf.
Global business travel pricing set to increase in 2022
Global travel pricing across air, ground, and hotels, is expected to increase in the next two years, primarily driven by increasing demand, capacity constraints, and travelers’…
Going green! ABTA and Deloitte unveil climate change project
Over the next year ABTA and Deloitte will be collaborating on a range of activities that will help ABTA Members understand climate change, what decarbonisation looks like across the industry
Pre-pandemic levels of European travel will not be achieved until 2024
Although European travel demand is poised for a major recovery due to the high vaccination rates in Europe, volumes are still far from the pre-pandemic days which are not expected to be…
WTTC unveils net zero roadmap for tourism
As world leaders discuss concrete actions to solve the climate crises at COP26 in Glasgow, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched an ambitious and groundbreaking net zero…
Sydney Airport to sell for USD 17 billion
Sydney Airport said it had agreed to USD 17.5 billion takeover bid by an Australian investor consortium, just days after reopening to international travel
US second most popular destination for holiday plans over next 12 months
New data from ABTA reveal almost 1 in 5 (18%) of people who plan to holiday abroad hope to travel to the US over the next year – making it the second most popular destination UK…
ITB China 2021 kicks off with who’s who of Chinese travel industry on board
The Marketplace for China’s travel industry is once again attracting a diverse exhibitor representation, quality buyers and sees a strong line-up of partners this year
Japan to reduce quarantine for business travellers from 8 November
The government is considering reducing the quarantine time for vaccinated foreign nationals that arrive in Japan for short business trips, study abroad and technical training to three days…
Future of Tourism World Summit debuts in Barcelona
UNWTO joined the Advanced Leadership Foundation and the Incyde Foundation of the Chambers of Commerce of Spain for the opening day of the Future of Tourism World Summit
WTM updates: All roads lead to London as 30 tourism ministers and exhibitors of 100 countries meet
Thousands of travel industry professionals from more than 140 countries have gathered at WTM London today for the largest industry gathering since the pandemic began
WTTC chooses Saudi Arabia for 22nd Global Summit
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global travel and tourism sector, has announced its 22nd Global Summit will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at the end of…
Global hotel values fall due to pandemic, recovery anticipated by 2025
Hotel values are not expected to make a full return to pre-pandemic levels until 2023-25 with some regions across the globe showing faster recovery than others
WTM London and Travel Forward to run COVID test facility at event venue
WTM London and Travel Forward 2021 will have a COVID testing facility inside ExCeL so visitors who need to take a test before flying home can do so without having to leave the venue
Following ethical tourism brands will become major trend: Arabian Travel Market
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has revealed that 2022 could witness a resurgence in brand conscious travellers, following commentary it received from delegates attending its 2021 in-person and…
AIME partners with CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park to host 2022 event
AIME, the leading meetings and conventions event in the Asia Pacific region, has announced CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park as the official venue to host its 2022 Welcome Event, to be held on…
Thailand approves USD2.8 billion more economic support
Thailand’s cabinet has approved a further THB 92 billion (USD 2.76 billion) of relief measures to help boost its flagging economy as the Southeast Asian country deals with its biggest…
ITB China announces the Maldives as Official Island Travel Partner 2021 for Shanghai event in November
In 2021 Maldives will be the Official Island Travel Partner for the upcoming ITB China, set to take place from 24 – 26 November as a physical event in Shanghai, with a virtual extension from…
Routes Asia 2022 goes to Da Nang as it debuts in Vietnam
Routes Asia will take place in Vietnam for the first time in 2022, with Da Nang People’s Committee, Da Nang Department of Tourism and IPP Travel Retail being selected as the hosts
Pacific and Mekong ink tourism deal to foster sustainable travel
Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO) and Destination Mekong have inked a pact to foster a collaborative partnership that will benefit both organisations and their stakeholders
Neom and UNWTO join hands to boost Saudi tourism
UNWTO and Neom have partnered for new initiative focused on the future of tourism in Saudi Arabia with the Tourism Experiences of the Future challenge
Long-haul travellers cautious about planning trips to Europe
Intentions to travel to Europe between September and December 2021 remain weak in key overseas markets
News alert: India set to reopen for foreign travellers from 15 October
India will reopen to tourism from October 15, the government said, after more than a year of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic
Green shoots of tourism recovery this summer: UNWTO
International tourism enjoyed signs of rebound in June and July as some destinations eased travel restrictions and the global vaccination rollout advanced in many parts of the world
WTM London and Travel Forward platform goes live
WTM London and Travel Forward platform called Connect Me is now open to ensure registered delegates make the most of their time and get back to business
How Phuket hoteliers joined hands to remove 3 tonnes of rubbish from the island’s beaches
Over 500 volunteers from hotels, resorts and communities across Phuket came together this month to remove a staggering 3 tonnes of rubbish from island’s coastline
New Zealand, Switzerland, Czech Republic and Oman adopt WTTC Safe Travels stamp
More than 400 destinations around the world now hold the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, with New Zealand, Switzerland, and Oman among the latest major…
WTTC unveils net zero roadmap for tourism at virtual ‘Climate Week’ event
WTTC has announced the launch of a Net Zero Roadmap for the tourism sector to support the industry in combatting climate change during its virtual climate week event
How UNWTO prepared Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action ahead of COP26
In preparation for COP26, two information sessions were held on the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism
