Madrid, Spain, June 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Recovery and resilience were the central themes as the members of the World Tourism Organization’s Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) met for the 63rd time. Reflecting the extraordinary circumstances, the meeting was held virtually, bringing together Ministers of Tourism from across the region with representatives of the … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, June 9, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Part of Asia’s leading hospitality operator, the Destination Group, Destination Eats launches ‘Wing It’, another vibrant food delivery brand in Bangkok allowing customers to enjoy chicken wings with a wide variety of delicious flavours, sides and more at home with reasonable prices. ‘Launching after the successful launch … Read more
London, United Kingdom, June 9, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Nearly three million jobs could be lost in the UK Travel & Tourism sector if barriers to global travel, such as quarantine measures and blanket anti-travel advisories remain in place, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Up to 2.9 million … Read more
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, June 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / This edition of the Saint Ange Tourism Report is issued just days after the Seychelles Electoral Commission announced 22, 23 and 24 October as the dates for the island’s 2020 Presidential Elections. The next three plus months will therefore see political manouverings as candidate intensify their … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, June 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Part of Asia’s leading hospitality operator, the Destination Group, Destination Eats reopens its famous Hooters restaurants in Bangkok and introduces ‘Hooters Delivery’ service allowing customers to enjoy a wide variety of delicious menu items inclusive of wings, burgers, salads and more at home with reasonable prices. Featuring … Read more
London, Great Britain, June 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Key destinations recognised by the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp. Major destinations around the world have signed up to the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp, launched recently by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The extensive endorsements have come … Read more
Ha Noi, Vietnam, June 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Government has issued e-visa to citizens from 80 countries since July 1 this year, according to its latest Resolution No. 79/NQ-CP. These countries are: Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ireland, Iceland, Austria, Poland, Belarus, Belgium, Portugal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, … Read more
Berne, Switzerland, June 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter informed the Federal Council at its meeting on 5 June that the Federal Department of Justice and Police FDJP intends to lift the existing entry restrictions applicable with regard to all EU/EFTA states and the United Kingdom as of 15 June. The FDJP … Read more
Nairobi, Kenya, June 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Najib Balala, officially launched a virtual safari Livestream campaign yesterday in an effort to showcase some of the country’s most picturesque game safaris across its national parks and reserves. The campaign will continue for six weeks covering the country and … Read more
Madrid, Spain, June 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / To mark World Environment Day, the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announces its new vision for global tourism, growing better, stronger, and balancing the needs of people, planet and prosperity. The One Planet Vision for the Responsible Recovery of the … Read more