London, United Kingdom, July 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Flight booking data shows London has fallen to the bottom of the top 10 most booked European cities, as border restrictions and UK quarantine regulations choked travel, according to joint research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and ForwardKeys. In the first half of … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, June 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Hop Inn Hotels, a network of budget hotels across Thailand and the Philippines developed and operated by The Erawan Group PLC, Thailand’s leading hotel developer, have announced the reopening of all their hotels in Thailand with guests welcome to come and stay from 1, June 2020. To … Read more
Madrid, Spain, June 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Without strong support, the sudden and unexpected fall in tourism could devastate the economies of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has warned. Since tourism is a strong socio-economic pillar of many SIDS, the impact that COVID-19 is having on the sector places … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, June 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Part of the Destination Group, Destination Eats today launches an exciting new healthy food and beverage brand – The Power Bowls. Proper nutrition and a balanced diet plays a very important role and a path to good health. The Power bowls offers perfectly balanced and nutritious goodness … Read more
Madrid, Spain, June 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The rapid spread of coronavirus has had a massive impact on many sectors of the global economy, with tourism being among the hardest hit. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) are joining forces to boost the recovery … Read more
Dublin, Ireland, June 29, 2020 / travelindex / BUZZ has created a virtual meeting room where exhibitors can present their services and destinations, where buyers and sellers can meet virtually and hopefully start to get their businesses back on track again. 5 days, 24 hours, more than 600 exhibitors, top 50 keynote speakers – streaming … Read more
London, United Kingdom, June 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has laid out its new guidelines Safe & Seamless Travel including testing and tracing, following medical evidence, to ensure people can enjoy Safe Travels in the ‘new normal’. The guidelines will ensure that the travel sector is provided with … Read more
Madrid, Spain, June 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Travel Consul has released the results of a survey that reveals the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and the future recovery of global travel distribution. Between 11th – 25th May 2020, over 900 travel executives (tour operators and agency owners) from the top tourism source markets … Read more
London, United Kingdom, June 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President and CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), said “The UK’s Travel & Tourism sector will no doubt welcome the UK government’s announcement on the re-opening of hotels, pubs, restaurants and attractions from July 4, as the lockdown measures ease … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, June 25, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Grande Asset Hotels and Property PLC raises health safety standards with special care for tourists by introducing new standards in hygiene to increase confidence in travel. For the first time in Thailand, TytoCare and online medical services by Phyathai Hospital have been installed in hotels. Also, modern … Read more