London, United Kingdom, September 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled the latest set of measures designed to rebuild global consumer confidence, reduce risk and encourage the return of Safe Travels. The latest protocols for the global Travel & Tourism sector focus on measures to ensure the reopening … Read more
Valletta, Malta, September 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / At a press conference at the Gozo Campus of the Institute for Tourism Studies, Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection Julia Farrugia Portelli launched the government’s continuous effort towards climate-friendly travel through 30 scholarships aimed at mitigating climate change. Supporting Students From Developing Countries and Small Island … Read more
Washington D.C., United States, September 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / A devastating $155 billion looks set to be lost from the U.S. economy due to the collapse of international travel during 2020, according to latest research conducted by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). $425 million a day being lost to the U.S. economy. … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, September 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / A 32-kilometre motorway opening in Thailand’s rapidly developing Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) will significantly enhance access to a broad range of new destinations, sites, and attractions in the coastal provinces of Chon Buri, Chachoengsao, and Rayong. The motorway will also facilitate connections between Bangkok’s main aviation hub … Read more
Paris, France, September 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have published a set of recommendations for safely re-opening customer facing businesses in the age of COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread disruptions to global supply chains and businesses of all sizes. … Read more
Geneva, Switzerland, September 1, 2020 / AIRLINEHUB / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to work together to urgently find ways to re-establish global connectivity by re-opening borders and to continue with relief measures to sustain airlines during the COVID-19 crisis. IATA’s call reflects deep industry frustration as government policies such … Read more
Berlin, Germany, August 31, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / €104.1 million a day being lost to the German economy. A devastating €38 billion looks set to be lost from the German economy due to the collapse of international travel during 2020, according to latest research conducted by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC, which … Read more
Madrid, Spain, August 31, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / If tourism brings us together, then travel restrictions keep us apart. More importantly, restrictions on travel also prevent tourism from delivering on its potential to build a better future for all. This week the United Nations Secretary-General launched the Policy Brief “COVID-19 and Transforming Tourism”, which UNWTO … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, August 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce several exciting promotions for guests attending the 56th Thai Teaw Thai fair, Thailand’s biggest tourism event, which features exclusive deals for desirable destinations across the Kingdom. Guests attending the four-day event will learn more about these promotions that … Read more
Paris, France, August 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / A staggering €48 billion looks set to be lost from the French economy due to the collapse of international travel during 2020, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, says the massive decline in the … Read more