Tourism ministers of the G20 nations have committed to stepping up their efforts to place sustainability and inclusion at the heart of tourism recovery and future growth. The implementation of the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) AlUla Framework for Inclusive Community Development Through Tourism, presented on the occasion of the ministerial meeting, was welcomed by […]
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Most of the Caribbean island nation, which closed its borders six months ago in a bid to contain the spread of the virus, is now opening up to international tourism starting next week as it moves towards a ‘new normality’ after containing its coronavirus outbreak. This was revealed by the Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero. […]
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In a recent talk with Chris Anderson, the head of TED, the global outlook for 2020 was likened to a forest fire only seen every 400 years. As that fire continues to burn, it leaves behind the older Sycamore trees, hopeful to stay protected and dominant, mixed with a mass of green shoots looking to […]
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The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the ratification of the new PATA executive board. Soon-Hwa Wong has been formally endorsed as the chair of the association’s executive board and replaces Dr. Chris Bottrill who was elected chair in May 2018 and remains a member of the executive board as immediate past chair. Soon-Hwa […]
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Following the reopening of the Balearic and Canary Islands to international tourists, the city of Palma is repositioning itself as a go-to work-hub destination, where travellers can work and be in a dream holiday at the same time. Hotels introduce longer-stay packages to accommodate ‘workations’ and a steady uplift of direct flights from key UK […]
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Consistent and harmonised travel protocols, enhanced safety measures and the protection of jobs and livelihoods are the main ingredients needed for the restart of tourism. The sixth meeting of the UNWTO Global Tourism Crisis Committee reminded participants of the need to work together as the only means of advancing the sustainable recovery of the sector. […]
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Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Expedia have inked a two-year global marketing partnership. Its focus is to stimulate the local tourism industry by supporting home-grown businesses and strengthen Singapore’s position as a destination of choice when international travel resumes. As international travel gradually resumes, STB and Expedia, through its Expedia Group Media Solutions brand, […]
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Devastated by the pandemic, Spain’s all-important tourism sector is expected to incur losses of more than EUR 100 billion (USD 120 billion) this year, an industry body warned. If the dire prediction proves correct, it would take the sector’s annual income back to the level it was in 1995, the Exceltur tourism association said. “We […]
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The Vanuatu Department of Tourism, and Planet Happiness have partnered to measure the happiness and well-being of residents throughout Vanuatu’s six provinces. As part of a long-term partnership, the Happiness Index survey will engage local people and tourism stakeholders to define actions to strengthen destination well-being, moving beyond solely measuring visitor arrivals and contribution to […]
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Earlier this year, US president Barack Obama issued an executive order on travel directing federal agencies to aggressively expand the nation’s ability to attract and welcome visitors, while maintaining the highest standards of security. Today, the White House released a progress report from the departments of state and homeland security that outlines the activities underway […]