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

New York City, New York, United States, April 15, 2020 / travelindex.com / Arrivalist, the leading location intelligence platform in the travel industry, today unveiled a day-by-day index measuring the volume of vehicle trips taken by U.S. travelers. Dubbed the Daily Travel Index, it is a free, publicly available tool on the company’s website designed … Read more

Phoenix, Arizona, United States, April 15, 2020 /travelindex.com/ Best Western Hotels and Resorts has launched a support package designed to offer a helping hand to front line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The package includes a discounted rate at participating BWHR-branded hotels, a custom loyalty offering for essential workers and expanded donation offerings supporting COVID-19 … Read more

Nairobi, Kenya, April 14, 2020 / travelindex.com / From natural disasters to health and security issues, many things affect MICE industry events and their attendees. COVID-19 has disrupted the world as we knew it… for some the disruption has been small and for others life feels completely upended. At times like this despair, fear and … Read more

Madrid, Spain, April 13, 2020 / travelindex.com / In light of the impact of COVID-19, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Basque Culinary Center (BCC) and the Government of Flanders have announced that the 6th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, scheduled to take place 1-3 June in Bruges, Belgium, will now be held in … Read more

Vienna, Virginia, United States, April 11, 2020 / travelindex.com / The documentary film ‘JANE’ is a phenomenon – but it’s only part of the story. The film covers the remarkable journey of 26 year old Jane Goodall as a young researcher immersing herself in the lives of wild chimpanzees, and her personal struggles and accomplishments … Read more

Nairobi, Kenya, April 13, 2020 / travelindex.com / The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic could push half a billion more people into poverty unless urgent action is taken to bail out developing countries, said Oxfam today. The agency is calling on world leaders to agree an ‘Economic Rescue Package for All’ to keep poor … Read more

Amman, Jordan, April 13, 2020 / travelindex.com / Today Dr. Rifai proposed a draft plan called the HOPE Recovery Plan for African Tourism. He is the President of the Tourism Task Force for Africa, based in Amman, Jordan, while the Vice President of the Task Force is Mr. Alain St. Ange, former Minister of Tourism … Read more