Focus on Domestic Tourism as Leaders Meet in Maldives
Male, Maldives, October 11, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The annual UNWTO Executive Training Programme returned to focus on…
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WTTC Research Reveals Tourism Slow Recovery Hitting Jobs and Growth Worldwide
London, United Kingdom, October 11, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Travel & Tourism sector’s continued sluggish…
UNWTO: Vaccines and Reopen Borders Driving Tourism’s Recovery
Madrid, Spain, October 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / International tourism enjoyed signs of rebound in June and July 2021…
UNWTO and Netflix Partner to Rethink Screen Tourism
Madrid, Spain, October 2, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO and Netflix have partnered on the publication of a report…
UNWTO Partners with Didier Drogba to Build Opportunities for African Youth
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, September 29, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO and the Didier Drogba Foundation have teamed up to…
World Tourism Day 2021 Inclusive Growth at Centre of Tourism Restart
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, September 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Global tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to making…
World Tourism Day Celebrations 2021 – Tourism for Inclusive Growth
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, September 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive social and…
UNWTO as Co-Organizer of Barcelona Future of Tourism World Summit
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, September 26, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO will be a co-organizer of the Future of…
Switzerland and more Countries to Adopt WTTC Safe Travels Stamp
Zurich, Switzerland, September 26, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / More than 400 destinations around the world now proudly…
WTTC Announces Net Zero Roadmap for Travel and Tourism
London, United Kingdom, September 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announces…
UNWTO and Catalan Tourist Board Launch First World Sports Tourism Congress
Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain, September 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism…
UNWTO: Urgent Global Call for Commitment to Climate Action in Tourism
Madrid, Spain, September 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / In preparation for COP26, two information sessions were held…
WTTC Report Provides Vital Post-Pandemic Investment Recommendations
London, United Kingdom, September 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Investment plummeted by almost one third in 2020. The…
UNWTO Members Plan Coordinated Restart of Tourism in Asia and Pacific
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, September 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism leaders from across Asia and the Pacific have…
Innovation and Partnerships Make Wine Tourism Driver Rural Development
Monsaraz, Alentejo, Portugal, September 11, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Innovation, partnerships and enhanced coordination…
UNWTO Joins Investors, Tourism Leaders at Cabo Verde Forum
Praia, Cabo Verde, September 7, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has celebrated the second edition of the Global Tourism…
Africa Tourism Leaders Identify Investments as Key to Sustainable Recovery
Praia, Cabo Verde, September 7, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The African Members of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)…
WTTC Responds to Latest EU Travel Recommendations
London, United Kingdom, September 3, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: “Protecting…
WTTC Calls to End Discredited Travel Traffic Light System
London, United Kingdom, September 2, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called…
IATA Backs European Digital Covid Certificate as Global Standard
Geneva, Switzerland, August 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA)…
PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera Shares 8-Point Plan to Support Travel Recovery
Bangkok, Thailand, August 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / PATA CEO, Liz Ortiguera, shared an email to our network of…
WTTC Expresses Condolences to the People of Haiti
London, United Kingdom, August 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Virginia Messina, Senior Vice President WTTC said: “The…
Egyptian Economy Faces Daily Losses Due to UK Red List Status
Cairo, Egypt, August 13, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Research conducted by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)…
WTTC: UK Government Should Pay for Expensive PCR Tests
London, United Kingdom, August 11, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) says the…
WTTC Calls Upon UK Government to Remove Traffic Light System
London, United Kingdom, August 9, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council has called upon the…
IATA Warns Governments on High Cost of Testing
Geneva, Switzerland, July 31, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on…
Green Hotel Investments to Restart Tourism
Madrid, Spain, July 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Destination Capital (DC) has signed a collaborative arrangement with…
WTTC Report on How Tourism Can Help Eradicate Human Trafficking
London, United Kingdom, July 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched a…
IATA: Air Travel Recovery Continues to Disappoint
Geneva, Switzerland, July 29, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced…
Lack of Inbound Travel Continues to Hamper UK Economic Revival
London, United Kingdom, July 28, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The UK’s economic revival is being hampered by the lack of…
IATA: Passengers Confident in Onboard Safety
Geneva, Switzerland, July 26, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that…
European Commission Decisions Out of Touch with Reality, Damages Sustainability
Geneva, Switzerland, July 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) branded the…
WTTC Report Provides Framework for Destination Stewardship
London, United Kingdom, July 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched…
WTTC Responds to Relaxing of Restrictions Across UK
London, United Kingdom, July 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Virginia Messina, WTTC Senior Vice President, said: "Today we…
UNWTO: International Travel Largely on Hold Despite Uptick in May
Madrid, Spain, July 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The biggest crisis in the history of tourism continues into a second…
WTTC Release Key Guidelines for Prevention of Illegal Wildlife Trade
Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released…
Nominations Open for 2021 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards
Geneva, Switzerland, July 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is inviting…
Approved Vaccine Inconsistency to Delay Restart of International Travel
London, United Kingdom, July 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The restart of international travel could be seriously…
IATA: Tax is Not the Answer to Aviation Sustainability
Geneva, Switzerland, July 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that…
City Leaders from Around the World Meet to Re-Imagine Urban Tourism
Porto, Portugal, July 14, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The mayors of some of the world’s leading destinations have met in…
UNWTO Tourism Takes Action on Plastic Waste and Pollution
Madrid, Spain, July 13, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism businesses and destinations are stepping up their commitment…
UNWTO: Digital Tools to Revitalize Tourism
Porto, Portugal, July 10, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) continues to energize the…
WTTC Responds to Latest UK Government Announcement
London, United Kingdom, July 9, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Virginia Messina, WTTC Senior Vice President, said:…
UNWTO: Vaccines and Digital Solutions to Ease Travel Restrictions
Madrid, Spain, July 7, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The global vaccination rollout and increased adoption of digital…
Wine Tourism and Rural Development Discussed in Portugal in September 2021
Lisbon, Portugal, July 6, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Visit Portugal and the city…
WTTC Economic Report Reveals COVID-19’s Dramatic Impact on Tourism
London, United Kingdom, July 6, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Asia Pacific was the region hit hardest by the COVID-19…
UNWTO in Mexico to Build on Historic Support for Tourism
Mexico City, Mexico, July 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)…
WTTC Welcomes Launch of EU Digital COVID Certificate
London, UNited Kingdom, July 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Virginia Messina, Senior Vice President WTTC, said: “WTTC is…
Global Economy Could Lose Over $4 Trillion Due to COVID-19
Madrid, Spain, June 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Economic losses are mounting in developing countries due to the…
WTTC on Call to Reimpose Quarantines on Arriving British Travellers
London, United Kingdom, June 25, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Virginia Messina, WTTC Senior Vice President, said: “WTTC is…