Geneva (Switzerand) – March 25, 2020 (travelindex) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) updated its analysis of the revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global air transport industry. Owing to the severity of travel restrictions and the expected global recession, IATA now estimates that industry passenger revenues could plummet $252 billion or … Read more

Luang Prabang (Laos) – March 25, 2020 (travelindex.com) – The perfect wedding does not need to be a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests. True romance is about finding your own space – a secluded sanctuary to create deeply personal moments with your loved one, without any unnecessary distractions. Interested couples can start planning their … Read more

Zurich (Switzerland) – March 25, 2020 (travelindex.com) – In the current uncertain times, our health and solidarity with others are of the utmost essence. Many anticipated vacations won’t become reality now. But that shouldn’t stop us to dream. That’s why we would like to show you a Switzerland the way you should undoubtedly be able … Read more

Singapore (Singapore) – March 25, 2020 (travelindex.com) – We have been working closely with all our exhibitors and event partners over the past few weeks to confirm the most suitable new dates for the postponed SYS 2020. We are delighted to finally be able to announce that the 10th Anniversary edition of Asia’s most important … Read more

London (United Kingdom) – March 24, 2020 (travelindex.com) – Significant and Swift Measures are needed to support the Travel & Tourism sector in the turbulent months ahead. WTTC urges governments to implement policies that will directly support the sector across the following three areas, namely: • Protecting the Livelihoods of Workers: Financial help must be … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – March 24, 2020 (travelindex.com) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has temporarily redesigned the two main logos for international and domestic tourism, encouraging foreign and Thai tourists to maintain social distancing, as part of the nationwide effort to combat the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). TAT understands that maintaining social distancing can … Read more

Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) – March 23, 2020 (travelindex) – The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has almost reached 300,000 in 175 different countries, territories and areas. All European countries have registered confirmed cases, with the rate of infection rising rapidly even where restrictive measures are being taken. WHO has declared Europe as the present … Read more

Madrid (Spain) – March 23, 2020 (travelindex.com) – by Mr. Xu Jing, Specialist in Tourism of Asia and the Pacific/ Former Director of Asia-Pacific UNWTO – How Asia-Pacific tourism will be impacted in the wake of COVID19? Will NTAs be prepared to confront with the on-going and post crisis? Are we ready for a drastic … Read more

Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) – March 22, 2020 (travelindex.com) – With COVID-19 cases now spreading in many African countries African Interests are going all out against the threat of the deadly coronavirus and destroying the continent’s travel and tourism industry. With the launch of the COVID 19 Tourism Task Force for Africa, Taleb Rifai and Alain … Read more

New York (United States) – March 22, 2020 (travelindex.com) – During the coronavirus crisis, in particular in the tourism sector, layoffs seems to be one of the first decision taken by corporate leaders. Of course, a cost-cutting reflex is understandable as leaders are obligated to make responsible decisions to keep their companies afloat. But those … Read more