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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Madrid, Spain, April 10, 2020 / travelindex.com / Where next for tourism? For now, we stay at home. But we will travel again. And when we do, we will do so more consciously, more sustainably and with a greater feeling of solidarity than…

Paris, France, April 10, 2020 / travelindex.com / Accor Live Limitless ALL is the daily lifestyle companion that integrates rewards, services and experiences throughout Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has launched a new global…

London, United Kingdom, April 9, 2020 / travelindex.com / Sector shows significant growth compared to overall economy. A major new report has revealed Travel & Tourism’s crucial contribution to help re-energise the EU’s economic…

Bangkok, Thailand, April 9, 2020 / travelindex.com / Since 1984, the PATA Gold Awards has been setting standards for excellence and innovation within the travel and tourism industry, attracting hundreds of entries from destinations across…

Bangkok, Thailand, April 8, 2020 / travelindex.com / Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has launched an initiative to support courageous medical staff. As a key player in the communities in which Centara…

Gozo, Malta, April 8, 2020 / travelindex.com / Just as the sun was about to rise, 7,000 viewers experienced the annual Spring Equinox as seen from the Mnajdra Temples, thanks to Heritage Malta’s live stream of the event which was hosted by…

Madrid, Spain, April 7, 2020 / travelindex.com / By staying home today, we can travel tomorrow”.The hashtag #TravelTomorrow encapsulates this message of solidarity and hope, through whichthe World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) calls for…

Los Cabos, Mexico, April 7, 2020 / travelindex.com / The Los Cabos Tourism Board has created an online toolkit for its tourism partners. Los Cabos has taken a proactive stance on the coronavirus, implementing containment measures through…

Koh Lanta, Thailand, April 6, 2020 / travelindex.com / Pioneering luxury Thai resort, Pimalai Resort & Spa is forging ahead with recovery plans despite the recent closure of Koh Lanta island in the southern Thai province of Krabi until…

Geneva, Switzerland, April 6,2020 / travelindex.com / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the postponement of the 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. The event had been scheduled to…

Armonk, New York, United States, April 4, 2020 /travelindex.com/ by Dario Gil, Director of IBM Research - At IBM, I have the privilege of working with colleagues who have dedicated their lives and careers to advancing science and creating…

Bangkok (Thailand), April 3, 2020 /travelindex.com/ It is unprecedented in our lives to experience such uncertainty and vulnerability as a society, and never before has our industry been impacted so heavily and so comprehensively. Clearly…

Paris (France), April 3, 2020 /travelindex.com/ Over the past three weeks, the crisis has severely deepened with over half the worldwide population either confined and/or under lock-down. This has resulted in a virtual standstill of travel,…

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, April 2, 2020 /travelindex/ The COP26 UN climate change conference set to take place in Glasgow in November has been postponed due to COVID-19. This decision has been taken by the COP Bureau of the UNFCCC…

Geneva, Switzerland, April 2 2020 /travelindex/ – Leading World Economic Forum representatives and members, including Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, Siemens and Maersk Chairman Jim Snabe,…

Madrid (Spain) - April 1, 2020 /travelindex/ The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a set of recommendations calling for urgent and strong support to help the global tourism sector not only recover from the unprecedented…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 1, 2020 /Travelindex/ Newly opened Villa de Pranakorn, the only luxury boutique hotel in Bangkok’s historic Sam Yot district, has just become a member of Relais & Châteaux, the leading global hotel and…

Luang Prabang (Laos PDR) - March 31, 2020 /travelindex.com/ The eco-friendly five-star resort in northern Laos offers tips and techniques on how to stay fit at home, and creates a special Wellness Retreat for when life returns to normal.…

Madrid (Spain) - March 31, 2020 /travelindex.com/ Supporting jobs and the economy through tourism: set of recommendations on measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and accelerate recovery to be approved and announced soon. A new…

Bangkok (Thailand) - March 31, 2020 /travelindex.com/ Anantara celebrates every day with an invitation to discover a new passion, whether it’s indigenous Spice Spoons cooking classes, Anantara Spa rituals that channel local wellness…

Geneva (Switzerland) - March 30, 2020 /travelindex.com/ by Bernard Metzger, Founder, Travelindex - Aggressive containment measures by governments around the world had an immediate severe economic impact but are helping to contain the virus…

Dubai (United Arab Emirates) - March 30, 2020 /travelindex.com/ UAE-headquartered hospitality company, Time Hotels, has implemented a number of new initiatives to boost morale and promote positive wellbeing among all of its staff members,…

Madrid (Spain) - March 27, 2020 /travelindex.com/ - The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released its updated assessment of the likely impact of the COVID-19 on international tourism. Taking into account the unparalleled introduction…

Doha (Qatar) - March 26, 2020 /travelindex.com/ Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended the official opening of the Education City Golf Club as it hosted its first international tournament, the…

Montreal (Canada) - March 26, 2020 /travelindex.com/ Traveling by plane doesn’t necessarily increase the risk of contracting a communicable disease more than another kind of mass transit, according to the World Health Organization, as…

London (United Kingdom) - March 26, 2020 (travelindex.com) - World tourism leaders have been urged to execute crucial measures to save the travel and tourism sector, ahead of a special meeting of the G20 hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi…

Geneva (Switzerland) - March 26, 2020 (travelindex.com) - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the support of those governments around the world that have provided financial relief to airlines and urged other…

Madrid (Spain) - March 26, 2020 (travelindex.com) - In the face of an unprecedented challenge, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), calls on innovators and entrepreneurs to put…

Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) - March 25, 2020 (travelindex.com) - One Seychelles reacts to statements made by President Danny Faure in his televised address to the Nation. One Seychelles, a political party representing Seychellois in the 26…

Bangkok (Thailand) - March 25, 2020 (travelindex.com) - Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced, “Due to the ongoing global outbreak of COVID-19, several countries in Europe and Asia has intensely increased…

London (Great Britain) - March 25, 2020 (travelindex.com) - Up to 75 million jobs are at immediate risk in global Travel & Tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The alarming…

Tokyo (Japan) - March 25, 2020 (travelindex.com) - The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, and the Prime Minister of Japan, Abe Shinzo, held a conference call this morning to discuss the constantly changing…

Bangkok (Thailand) - March 25, 2020 (travelindex.com) - The World’s 50 Best Restaurants publishes an annual list of the world's finest restaurants selected by a panel of culinary experts. The restaurants receive their award during an annual…

Geneva (Switzerand) - March 25, 2020 (travelindex) - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) updated its analysis of the revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global air transport industry. Owing to the severity of…

Luang Prabang (Laos) - March 25, 2020 (travelindex.com) - The perfect wedding does not need to be a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests. True romance is about finding your own space – a secluded sanctuary to create deeply personal…

Zurich (Switzerland) - March 25, 2020 (travelindex.com) - In the current uncertain times, our health and solidarity with others are of the utmost essence. Many anticipated vacations won’t become reality now. But that shouldn’t stop us to…

Singapore (Singapore) - March 25, 2020 (travelindex.com) - We have been working closely with all our exhibitors and event partners over the past few weeks to confirm the most suitable new dates for the postponed SYS 2020. We are…

London (United Kingdom) - March 24, 2020 (travelindex.com) - Significant and Swift Measures are needed to support the Travel & Tourism sector in the turbulent months ahead. WTTC urges governments to implement policies that will directly…

Bangkok (Thailand) - March 24, 2020 (travelindex.com) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has temporarily redesigned the two main logos for international and domestic tourism, encouraging foreign and Thai tourists to maintain social…

Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) - March 23, 2020 (travelindex) - The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has almost reached 300,000 in 175 different countries, territories and areas. All European countries have registered confirmed cases,…

Madrid (Spain) - March 23, 2020 (travelindex.com) - by Mr. Xu Jing, Specialist in Tourism of Asia and the Pacific/ Former Director of Asia-Pacific UNWTO - How Asia-Pacific tourism will be impacted in the wake of COVID19? Will NTAs be…

Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) - March 22, 2020 (travelindex.com) - With COVID-19 cases now spreading in many African countries African Interests are going all out against the threat of the deadly coronavirus and destroying the continent's…

New York (United States) - March 22, 2020 (travelindex.com) - During the coronavirus crisis, in particular in the tourism sector, layoffs seems to be one of the first decision taken by corporate leaders. Of course, a cost-cutting reflex…

By Professor Geoffrey Lipman, President SUNx Malta : Let me start by making it clear that today and for the coming months every government and industry action must be focused on a total response, repeat total response, to the global enemy…