Bangkok, Thailand, April 21, 2020 / travelindex.com / Seeking nominations of inspiring, dedicated and innovative leaders in travel and tourism in the Greater Mekong Subregion. Achieving a prosperous and sustainable tourism industry relies on committed leaders with vision and determination. The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) is introducing the Mekong Heroes, an initiative operated by … Read more

Aman, Jordan, April 20, 2020 / travelindex.com / A New World Tourism was launched with supporters in 26 countries; the New Tourism initiative is called Project Hope Travel. Hashtag #projecthopetravel was established to share ideas, initiatives for tomorrow’s tourism. This is a public-private partnership to prepare for a new reality of the travel and tourism … Read more

Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, April 17, 2020 / travelindex.com / COVID-19, while serving to unite the world against a common enemy, has also brought the world of tourism to its knees. For the most part, countries have closed their borders, planes have been grounded, and travellers are on lock-down; all in a bid to stop the … Read more

Madrid, Spain, April 17, 2020 / travelindex.com / Across the world, countries continue to count the cost of COVID-19: in lives lost, in economic disruption and in the threat to sustainable development where it’s most needed. This week, the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund set the backdrop for global leaders … Read more

Lanark, Scotland, April 17, 2020 / travelindex.com / Glenmuir, the Scottish golf clothing brand, has launched a new Lockdown Vendor platform to help golf professionals and retailers whilst in lockdown. The platform, which is the first of its kind in the golf industry, provides club members online access to purchase product which retailers have in … Read more

London, United Kingdom, April 17, 2020 / travelindex.com / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have praised millions of people around the world in the Travel & Tourism sector for going the extra mile to lend crucial help to combat the global coronavirus pandemic. The huge thank you from World Travel & Tourism Council … Read more

Ile aux Cerfs, Mauritius, April 16, 2020 / travelindex.com / In the midst of this challenging situation, we are truly excited to share with you this thrilling news. We have been honored by our distinguished golfers who have rated our spectacular golfing island of Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club as 2020 Golfers’ Choice Awards for … Read more

Madrid, Spain, April 16, 2020 / travelindex.com / The scale of disruption caused by COVID-19 to global tourism is shown in a comprehensive new report on travel restrictions from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The landmark report, published at a time of unprecedented disruption for the sector, shows that almost all global destinations have imposed … Read more

Geneva, Switzerland, April 15, 2020 / travelindex.com / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released updated analysis showing that the COVID-19 crisis will see airline passenger revenues drop by $314 billion in 2020, a 55% decline compared to 2019. On 24 March IATA estimated $252 billion in lost revenues (-44% vs. 2019) in a scenario … Read more

London, United Kingdom, April 15, 2020 / travelindex.com / A major new report has revealed the vital contribution that Travel & Tourism will make to Asia-Pacific’s economic recovery, once the COVID-19 pandemic has been combatted. The publication by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, of … Read more