- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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. ...
- World Tourism Remains at a Standstill as 100% of Countries Impose Restrictions on Travel
Madrid, Spain, May 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / COVID-19 has placed the whole world on lockdown, with new research from the World Tourism Organization showing that 100% of global destinations ...
- Baselworld, Agreement with Exhibitors and New Platforms
Basel, Switzerland, May 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The MCH Group and representatives of the exhibitors at Baselworld have reached agreement on the settlement for the cancelled Baselworld 2020. In ...
- The Effects of COVID 19 on the South East Asia Events Industry
Bangkok, Thailand, May 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Preparing the events industry for a future after COVID-19 PouchNation collects events industry insights and evaluates the outcome during the first episode ...
- Lufthansa, Special Flight Schedule in Times of Coronavirus
Frankfurt/Main, Germany, May 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Many people are dependent on flying for important reasons, even during the coronavirus crisis. Initially, travellers simply wanted to go back home. ...
- UNWTO Recognizes World’s Best Innovators Facing Up To COVID-19
Madrid, Spain, May 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The top solutions for accelerating the recovery of tourism have been celebrated in the ‘Healing Solutions for Tourism’ Challenge. Launched by the ...
- UNWTO: International Tourist Numbers Could Fall 60-80% in 2020
Madrid, Spain, May 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a 22% fall in international tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2020, the latest data from ...
- Urgent Appeal to International Community to Support African Travel and Tourism Sector
Geneva, Switzerland, May 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Five international air transport and tourism bodies have launched an appeal to international financial institutions, country development partners and international donors to ...
- Choice Hotels Announces Commitment To Clean Initiative
Rockville, Maryland, United States, May 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Enhances best practice guidance for cleaning, disinfecting, hygiene and social distancing to help protect the health and safety of guests, ...
- Marriott Raises $920M with Credit-Card Amendments
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, May 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed amendments to its existing co-brand credit card agreements with JPMorgan Chase & Co. ...
- African Union Ministers Discuss Actions to Mitigate Devastating Impacts of COVID-19
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The African Union Ministers responsible for Tourism and members of the Bureau for the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Transport, Infrastructure, ...
- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Launches Count on Us Initiative
Parsippany, New Jersey, United States, May 5, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Highlighting its continued commitment to hotel owners, team members and guests, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel ...
- Best Western Hotels Introduces Industry-Leading Cleaning Program: We Care Clean
Phoenix, Arizona, United States, May 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Program Ensures Elevated Level of Cleaning Standards and Operational Best Practices at Best Western-Branded Hotels. Best Western Hotels and Resorts ...