Phuket, Thailand, June 16, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / New internationally recognised certification – a first in Thailand – to provide assessment, guidance and support to Phuket hotels as they prepare to reopen after COVID-19. The Phuket Hotels Association has joined forces with Hotel Resilient to launch the COVID-READY Certification scheme, a new initiative to provide … Read more
Consequences in hiring and leadership in tourism, travel, hospitality and related industries – by Richard Adam, Chief Executive OPTIMIST, NED Board Member, Strategist, Intl. Developer (Destination, Resort, Real Estate). First published at Linkedin. “Not again. Not another depressing Covid-19 business analysis!”. In case you reacted to the title in this way, this article is written … Read more
Helsinki, Finland, June 16, 2020 / travelindex.com / Finnair, the Finnish flag carrier focused on connecting Europe and Asia, and Sabre Corporation, the leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, today announced a new worldwide distribution partnership. Under the new agreement, Sabre will resume distributing competitive global Finnair content to hundreds … Read more
London, Great Britain, June 15, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / WTTC welcomes the beginning of the recovery of travel across Europe. Gloria Guevara, WTTC President and CEO, said: “WTTC welcomes the reopening of borders and the easing of travel restrictions across Europe, and applauds the European Commission (EC) recommendation to Schengen Member States to lift all … Read more
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 15, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / According to UAE Authorities the country is preparing for a full reopening after months of shutdown, Dubai Tourism has made an announcement that the country will be reopening again, though the date has not been set. “Authorities are preparing for a full reopening of UAE’s … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, June 12, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Mahanakhon SkyWalk, Thailand’s highest rooftop and observation deck at King Power Mahanakhon’s 78th floor has reopened its doors to the public. Located within the iconic pixelated building in the heart of Sathorn, the attraction is ready to welcome visitors back to its panoramic indoor and outdoor viewing … Read more
Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) introduced a free online interactive world map to provide travelers with the latest COVID-19 entry regulations by country. The map relies on IATA’s Timatic database which contains comprehensive information on documentation required for international travel. To keep pace with the dynamic … Read more
London, United Kingdom, June 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / More than 197 million jobs could be lost in the global Travel & Tourism sector if barriers to global travel, such as blanket anti-travel advisories and quarantine measures remain in place, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). • WTTC says … Read more
Kyoto, Japan, June 9, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Aman has signed a deal with Kyoto Resorts, a subsidiary of the Chartered Group, to manage a luxurious new property in Kyoto, Japan, Aman’s third resort in Japan. Scheduled to open 1 November 2019, the Aman Kyoto is situated in a hidden garden close to Kinkaku-ji Temple … Read more
New York City, New York, United States, June 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / As UNWTO leads the restart of tourism, the Secretary-General of the United Nations has sent a landmark message to the world, highlighting the sector’s unique role in advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and in protecting the most vulnerable members of … Read more