Category Archives: Travel Guide

Delhi becomes first airport in India to open COVID testing facility

Delhi becomes first airport in India to open COVID testing facility
[ad_1] International passengers arriving at Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) can undergo COVID-19 test at the airport itself now. Delhi airport recently got the first-of-its-kind COVID testing facility which has the capacity to test up to 2500 samples a day, whereas results will also be delivered within four-six hours. Although it is not mandatory for […]

International tourist numbers down 65% in first half of 2020: UNWTO

International tourist numbers down 65% in first half of 2020: UNWTO
[ad_1] International tourist arrivals plunged 93% in June when compared to 2019, with the latest data from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) showing the severe impact COVID-19 has had on the sector. According to the new issue of the World Tourism Barometer from the UN specialised agency, international tourist arrivals dropped by 65% during […]

Importance of loyalty in the hotel sector in changing times

Importance of loyalty in the hotel sector in changing times
[ad_1] Jurgen Ortelee Jurgen Ortelee, principal director of sales in Asia Pacific in IDeaS talks about the importance of loyalty in the hotel sector in the changing times and how it can act as a key differentiator in a fiercely competitive, digitally focused booking environment. In a time when attracting demand is a sizable challenge […]

Thomas Cook returns as online travel company

Thomas Cook returns as online travel company
[ad_1] Thomas Cook has been relaunched today as an online-only travel business following the acquisition of one of the best-known names in travel by international leisure company Fosun Tourism Group. The new ‘Covid-ready’ travel company will initially sell holidays to destinations on the government’s safe travel corridor list. Licensed by the CAA and Atol-protected, the […]

Gulf Air CEO steps down from his current role this month

Gulf Air CEO steps down from his current role this month
[ad_1] Krešimir Kučko will step down from his role as the chief executive officer of Gulf Air by the end of the month. Commenting on this development, chairman of Gulf Air’s board of directors Zayed R. Alzayani said: “We extend our sincere thanks to Krešimir Kučko for his dedication, contributions and services during his tenure […]

Small-ship expedition cruising recovery on track

Small-ship expedition cruising recovery on track
[ad_1] With small-ship expedition cruising showing impressive recovery, Anthony Gallagher caught up with Conrad Combrink, senior vice president of tour operating in expedition and destination management in Silversea. TD: How long have you been with Silversea, and how did your role evolve? CC: I joined Silversea in 2007 with one objective to focus purely on […]

TUI UK to complete refunds by the end of the month

TUI UK to complete refunds by the end of the month
[ad_1] TUI UK has committed to the CMA that customers awaiting their refunds for holidays that were cancelled due to coronavirus will receive them by the end of the month. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been investigating TUI UK after receiving thousands of complaints from people that they were not receiving refunds for […]

Meet Thailand’s top 100 luxury sellers at the first ever ‘Distinctly Thai Luxury & Romance Mart’

Meet Thailand’s top 100 luxury sellers at the first ever ‘Distinctly Thai Luxury & Romance Mart’
[ad_1] Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its Distinctly Thai campaign to promote Thailand’s luxury hotels and experiences. With the luxury market set to lead the return to long haul travel, TAT has created an exclusive Distinctly Thai virtual event to invite luxury buyers to boost their destination knowledge and network with existing and […]

Saudi Arabia to become a UNWTO Center for 13 Countries

Saudi Arabia to become a UNWTO Center for 13 Countries
[ad_1] The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has approved the setting up of a regional office in  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to support the growth of Middle East’s tourism sector as it recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said the UNWTO’s Executive Council members have approved the move to establish the office during the […]

UNWTO new data shows 93% reduction in tourism arrivals

UNWTO new data shows 93% reduction in tourism arrivals
[ad_1] UNWTO did a surprising approach and is currently meeting with 170 delegates from 24 countries in Georgia to conduct the agency’s 112th Executive Council meeting. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization  (UNWTO) showing the severe impact of a reduction of 93% in international tourism arrivals around the world comparing 2020 […]