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

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