UNWTO: Advancing International Code for Protection of Tourists
Madrid, Spain, November 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Committee for the Development of an International Code for the…
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Investments and Education Focus of High-Level UNWTO Tunisia Visit
Tunis, Tunisia, November 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)…
WTTC – World Travel & Tourism Council Hosts First Virtual AGM
London, United Kingdom, November 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which…
UNWTO in Uruguay Supporting Tourism’s Sustainable Restart
Montevideo, Uruguay, November 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization…
WTTC: Cutting 14-day Quarantine to Five is Welcome News for UK Tourism
London, United Kingdom, November 24 / TRAVELINDEX / The UK government’s latest move that will slash the travel…
UNWTO Official Visit to Brazil Supports Sustainable Recovery of Tourism
Brasilia, Brazil, November 23, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)…
Ambassadors to Spain Join Call for Collaborative Restart of Tourism
Madrid, Spain, November 20, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Ambassadors to Spain from the region of Europe gathered today for…
WTTC to Hold Global Summit in Cancun in March 2021
Cancun, Mexico, November 19, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The first major conference in the "new normal" of the COVID-19…
UNWTO: Challenge of Supporting the Hospitality Talents of Tomorrow
Madrid, Spain, November 19, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Sommet Education…
WTTC Responds to Latest Quarantine and Corridor Announcement
London, United Kingdom, November 18, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “The…
WTTC is Proud to Present Second Event in One Voice Series
London, United Kingdom, November 16, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which…
UNWTO Brings Tourism Sector Together to Plan for the Future
Madrid, Spain, November 13, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has once again brought…
All Aircraft Could Fly on Sustainable Fuel by 2030
New York City, New York, United States, 13 November 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Sustainable Aviation Fuels as a…
A Lifeline for Small Island States: UNWTO Joins IMO
London, United Kingdom, November 12, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / In a joint statement issued today, the World Tourism…
Skål International Participate at the UNWTO Affiliate Members Plenary Session
Madrid, Spain, November 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The 42nd Affiliate Members' Plenary Session is being held on…
Green Horizon Summit to Accelerate the Race to Zero
London, United Kingdom, November 9, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The City of London Corporation, in collaboration with the…
UNWTO in Namibia – First Visit to African Member State Since Start of the…
Windhoek, Namibia, November 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)…
Atrevia to Work with UNWTO to Boost Tourism in Africa
Madrid, Spain, November 5, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Ubuntu: Africa Invites You To Live campaign, developed by…
New International Code to Provide Greater Legal Protection for Tourists
Madrid, Spain, November 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourists are to be given greater legal protection as consumers…
Iceland, Kazakhstan, Colombia and Turks & Caicos Get Safety and Hygiene Stamp
London, United Kingdom, November 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Iceland, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Colombia and Turks and…
International Tourism Down 70% as Travel Restrictions Impact All Regions
Madrid, Spain, November 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19…
WTTC, 174m Travel and Tourism Jobs Could be Lost Due to COVID-19
London, United Kingdom, October 30,2020 / TRAVELINDEX / New figures from the World Travel & Tourism Council…
Cooperation and Trust as Important as Ever – 75 Years of the United Nations
Madrid, Spain, October 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The United Nations, of which UNWTO is proud to be a part, was…
WTTC on Opening of Air Corridors to Island Holiday Hotspots
London, United Kingdom, October 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “The…
PATA Embarks on Governance Reorganisation
Bangkok, Thailand, October 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has taken the bold…
Canary Islands Joins Observatory Network to Provide Data for Tourism Recovery
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, October 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Canary Islands has been confirmed as the…
Travel Industry Executives Complete Phase One of Digital Health Pass Trial
London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom, October 23, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Travel industry executives met at London…
UNWTO and ITC Collaborate to Strengthen Coastal Tourism in Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia, October 22, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / One of the main attractions of Liberia is its coastal tourism…
WTTC Responds to Testing on Departure at Airports across Europe
London, United Kingdom, October 21, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “It is…
Global Tourism Crisis Committee, Coordination is Vital Ingredient for Recovery
Madrid, Spain, October 21, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Consistent and harmonized travel protocols, enhanced safety…
UNWTO, Expedia to Share Data and Insights to Guide Tourism Recovery
Madrid, Spain, October 19, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will work alongside the…
WTTC to Establish Global Steering Committee to Revive Travel
London, United Kingdom, October 19, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council is to spearhead a…
Survey Finds 70 Percent of Travelers Plan to Holiday in 2021
New York City, New York, USA, October 17, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / An overwhelming majority of US and Canadian…
Peru, Bahamas, Puerto Rico and more Get Global Safety and Hygiene Stamp
Nassau, Bahamas, October 16, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Peru, Bahamas and Puerto Rico are the latest destinations to use…
UNWTO Delegation in Brussels for Talks with European Leaders
Brussels, Belgium, October 15, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)…
G20 Tourism Leaders Commit to Intensify Efforts Towards Sustainable Recovery
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism Ministers of the G20 nations have committed to…
During Historic G20 Tourism Meeting WTTC Present Plan to Save 100 Million Jobs
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, October 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / In a historic first, G20 Tourism Ministers hosted…
UNWTO: Stepping Up Support for Safe and Sustainable Recovery of Tourism
Madrid, Spain, October 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Millions of jobs are at risk. Tourism is a major driver of the world…
UNWTO and IATA Sign Agreement to Restore Confidence in International Aviation
Madrid, Spain, October 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Ahead of the G20 summit of the world’s largest economies, which…
Indonesia Becomes First Signatory of UNWTO Tourism Ethics Convention
Jakarta, Indonesia, October 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Republic of Indonesia has become the first signatory of the…
IOSH and WTTC Release Guidelines for Safe Return to Work
London, United Kingdom, October 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)…
IATA: Looming Cash Crisis Threatens Airlines
Geneva, Switzerland, October 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that…
UNWTO to Harness Power of A.I to Link Tourism Workers with Jobs
Mountain View, California, USA, October 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is to work…
WTTC Responds to Crucial EU Tourism Ministers Meeting and Statement
London, United Kingdom, October 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, President & CEO, WTTC said: WTTC…
UNWTO and FAO to Work Together Developing Tourism for Rural Development
Rome, Italy, October 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Food and Agriculture…
New WTTC Campaign Highlights Social Benefits of Travel & Tourism
London, United Kingdom, September 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / A major social media campaign has today been launched to…
UNWTO: Tourism and Rural Development
Madrid, Spain, September 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism’s many benefits must be felt outside of urban areas for…
WTTC Launches Report on Future of Travel & Tourism in Post-COVID World
London, United Kingdom, September 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), today…
UNWTO and Google Host First Tourism Acceleration Program in Africa
Madrid, Spain, September 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Advancing digitalization will be key to adapting to the new…
World Tourism Day 2020 – Message by UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab…
Madrid, Spain, September 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / For the past 40 years, World Tourism Day has highlighted the…