Madrid, Spain, May 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / On May 25 we celebrated Africa’s rich heritage, its people, cultural diversity and exciting gastronomy. These are all reasons why African tourism has been on the rise over recent years. And this gives us good reason to be optimistic as we look to the future. This year, … Read more

Madrid, Spain, May 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a set of guidelines to help tourism sector emerge stronger and more sustainably from COVID-19. The guidelines highlight the need to act decisively, to restore confidence and, as UNWTO strengthens its partnership with Google, to embrace innovation and the digital … Read more

Brookline, MA, United States, May 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Social and financial systems are increasingly interconnected. The ongoing and rapidly-changing social, financial, and economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic is a vivid, real-time example of this interconnection in action. The pandemic has exposed the systemic challenges already present for the vast majority of working … Read more

Geneva, Switzerland, May 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released analysis showing that the airline industry’s global debt could rise to $550 billion by year-end. That’s a $120 billion increase over debt levels at the start of 2020. – $67 billion of the new debt is composed of government loans … Read more

London, Great Britain, May 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp. Special safety and hygiene mark to provide consistency and reassurance for consumers to speed the Travel & Tourism recovery. Saudi Arabia, Barcelona, Portugal, Cancun and Seville among first … Read more

Madrid, Spain, May 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has joined forces with CNN International for a major new initiative designed to inspire people to get ready to travel again. The #TravelTomorrow campaign combines the key message of the United Nations specialized agency with the creativity of the broadcaster and looks … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, May 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Thailand’s tourism and health authorities have teamed up to launch a unique certification scheme aimed to prepare the Thai tourism industry for the recovery period and enhance confidence amongst international and domestic tourists. The “Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration: SHA” project was launched today by Mr. … Read more

Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, May 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Explained why Alain St. Ange has what it takes to become president of Seychelles? How important is the travel and tourism industry for a country, its people, and the world that a former tourism minister has an excellent chance and brings the qualification to become the … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, May 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / As the world begins to reopen, and colleagues, families and friends start to reconnect and look to the future, Anantara announces the extension of its recently launched ‘Stay with Peace of Mind’ programme to include MICE facilities. To ensure guest and meeting delegate confidence, Anantara will be … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, May 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Destination Group, Asia’s leading hospitality operator, today introduces ‘Big Boy’ – One of America’s most beloved burgers brands to Thailand as it’s available for delivery in Bangkok. Founded in 1936 and will celebrate its 84-anniversary this year with a continued focus of shared family experiences around food … Read more