Global Travel News

  • IATA Outlines Layered Approach for Industry Re-Start
    Geneva, Switzerland, May 21, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed details of its proposed temporary layered approach to biosecurity for re-starting passenger flights amid the COVID-19 crisis. IATA has published Biosecurity for Air Transport: A Roadmap for Restarting Aviation which outlines IATA’s proposal for a layering ...
  • WTTC Welcomes European Commission Guidelines to Safely Restart Travel and Tourism
    London, United Kingdom, May 19, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), has welcomed a major new EU initiative which aims to help restart summer holidays across Europe in 2020 and beyond, and save millions of jobs in the Travel & Tourism sector. The European Commission’s Tourism ...
  • Ecotourists Staying Away Put Wildlife in Danger in Cambodia
    Cardamom Mountains, Trapeang Rung, Cambodia, May 20, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism-dependent forest ranger patrols in Cambodia which are financed by the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation and Cardamom Tented Camp are in danger since the Covid-19 tourism shutdown; an emergency Fundrazr page has been launched. The collapse of tourism in ...
  • Research Shows Strength of Tourism Sector’s Support for Workers and Communities
    Madrid, Spain, May 19, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Employers from across global tourism are taking the lead in supporting their workers and helping the communities in which they operate, research carried out into the sector’s response to COVID-19 has found. Click here for the latest updates and coverage of the COVID-19 ...
  • Thailand Presents First Tourism Virtual Market Online Networking Platform
    Bangkok, Thailand, May 18, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has initiated its first-ever official online tourism marketplace “Thailand Tourism Virtual Market” (TTVM) as a new tool to expand tourism markets and connect Thai sellers and buyers around the world to get closer via an online ...
  • NeoSan Labs Debuts Cleaning Service Verification System
    Albuquerque, New Mexico USA, May 18, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / A new program from NeoSan Labs allows commercial customers to verify that a cleaning or decontamination service has been performed. The new Connect program is an integrated, cloud-based way for professional service to track and report the level of service ...
  • Unlock Hundreds of Hours of Vintage Travel on Lonely Planet TV
    Melbourne, Australia, May 15, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Lonely Planet is excited to launch a new premium video streaming platform that features a stunning archive of shows from our archives. The site will take travelers around the world, exploring destinations and experiences in over 350 episodes of award-winning travel shows ...
  • NYC & Company Forms Coalition for NYC Hospitality & Tourism Recovery
    New York City, New York, United States, May 15, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, today announced the formation of The Coalition for NYC Hospitality & Tourism Recovery. The Coalition will ...
  • European Commission Guidance on How to Safely Resume Travel, Reboot Europe’s Tourism
    Brussels, Belgium, May 14, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / On May 13, the Commission presented a package of guidelines and recommendations to help Member States gradually lift travel restrictions and allow tourism businesses to reopen, after months of lockdown, while respecting necessary health precautions. The Commission’s guidance aims to offer people the ...
  • Get your Hotels Ready for Life After Covid-19
    Bangkok, Thailand, May 14, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The uncertainty of COVID-19 makes it very difficult to plan. However, you will need a strategy for your re-opening. You should prepare an action plan for a variety of situations. ​Nova Asset Management have put together 5 main strategies for hotel owners and/or ...
  • UNWTO Releases Covid-19 Technical Assistance Package for Tourism Recovery
    Madrid, Spain, may 13, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a Tourism Recovery Technical Assistance Package to offer guidance to Member States in response to COVID-19. The package is structured around three main pillars: economic recovery, marketing and promotion and institutional strengthening and resilience building. With ...
  • Sands Resorts Macao Launches “Sands SafeStay” Initiative to Combat COVID-19
    Macao, Macao SAR, May 13, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Stringent health and safety protocols focusing on sanitisation, prevention and contactless services protect integrated resorts guests and staff. Sands Resorts Macao has launched Sands SafeStay, a comprehensive programme of cleanliness and disinfection measures that ensure the safety of guests throughout its ...
  • WTTC Unveils “Safe Travels”, New Global Protocols to Restart Travel and Tourism
    London, United Kingdom, May 12, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / New measures unveiled to re-establish confidence in Travel & Tourism. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector has unveiled a range of new worldwide measures to restart the sector. The measures have been ...
  • Bangkok to Host 2020 Global Summit of Women in October 2020
    Bangkok, Thailand, May 12, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Over 1,000 Women Expected at Foremost Business and Economic Forum for Women Globally. Bangkok has been chosen to host a major international gathering of women leaders from October 8-10, 2020. With a reputation as the foremost international business/economic forum for women, the ...
  • Iker Casillas Named UNWTO Ambassador for Responsible Tourism
    Madrid, Spain, May 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) today designated Spanish football legend and World Cup winner Iker Casillas as Special Ambassador for Responsible Tourism. In a virtual ceremony, the goalkeeper pledged to promote the universal benefits of tourism. During the ceremony, which was held by ...