- EU Digital COVID Certificate Could Unlock International Travel
London, United Kingdom, May 25, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Virginia Messina, Senior Vice President WTTC said: “WTTC welcomes the agreement reached on the EU Digital COVID Certificate, which has now ...
- UNWTO Presents Accessibility and Inclusive Tourism Development Compendium
Madrid, Spain, May 25, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The UNWTO Affiliate Members Department, within the framework of the activities of the Working Group on Accessible Tourism, organized the Expert Meeting ...
- Luxury Hotel Capella Hanoi Opens in the Capital’s Old Quarter
Hanoi, Vietnam, May 25, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Capella Hanoi has officially opened its doors, ushering in a new era of art and elegance in the heart of Vietnam’s vibrant ...
- Green Key Announces New Standard for 2022-2025
Copenhagen, Denamrk, May 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Green Key is very proud to announce its new criteria and explanatory notes taking effect from 1 January 2022 and valid until ...
- Former President of Seychelles Named One of Five Ocean Ambassadors
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, May 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Efforts in Seychelles to protect more of its ocean territory have been given an added boost with the island nation now ...
- UNWTO Hosts Tourism Leaders in Madrid
Madrid, Spain, May 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The global tourism sector has come together to show its unity and readiness to restart as soon as conditions allow. To celebrate ...
- Africa Day Message 2021 from Tourism Leaders
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Former UNWTO Secretary General, Dr. Taleb Rifai, and former Minister of Tourism from the Seychelles, Alain St.Ange, come together to wish ...
- Investour Returns to Highlight Power of Investments for Tourism Africa
Madrid, Spain, May 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The importance of unlocking the potential of investments for growing African tourism was highlighted as leaders from across the sector met virtually ...
- Africa Opens Discussion on Anti-Poaching Efforts
Nairobi, Kenya, May 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Africa opens discussion on Anti-Poaching Efforts as African Tourism Showcase gets tourism heavyweights behind their call. Anti-Poaching is the agenda for discussion ...
- Macao’s Tourism Development Committee to Foster Tourism Synergies
Macao, Macao SAR, May 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tourism Development Committee (CDT, on its Portuguese acronym) convened the first Plenary Meeting of 2021 on May 18, presided over ...
- Empowering Indigenous Communities to Drive Tourism’s Recovery
Madrid, Spain, May 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The cultural diversity and knowledge of indigenous peoples can bring innovative experiences and new business opportunities for tourism destinations and local communities, ...
- Former WTTC CEO Gloria Guevara Appointed Chief Special Advisor by Saudi Minister of Tourism
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Ministry of Tourism has announced the appointment of Gloria Guevara Manzo as a Chief Special Advisor at Ministry of Tourism. ...
- Thailand, Barbados, and Cyprus Adopt WTTC Safe Travels Stamp
London, United Kingdom, May 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Following its launch just 12 months ago, the highly popular Safe Travels stamp from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) ...
- UNWTO: SDGs Start-up Competition Final Held in Madrid
Madrid, Spain, May 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Innovators with ideas to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals have been celebrated in Madrid. The final of the UNWTO SDGs Global ...
- UNWTO: Promoting Innovation and Sustainability as FITUR Returns
Madrid, Spain, May 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / At FITUR, the International Spanish Tourism Trade Fair (Madrid, 19-23 May 2021), UNWTO will ensure sustainability, innovation and responsibility are a central ...
- Accepting Vaccinated Passengers Should be Global Best Practice to Reopen Borders
Geneva, Switzerland, May 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) applauded the growing number of countries making data and evidence-driven decisions to open their borders to ...
- The Unearthing of Erth in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Erth, a unique landmark destination for warm Emirati hospitality, cuisine and recreation, revealed its new identity at 2021, Arabian ...
- NH Hotels Announces Debut of Brand in Middle East Region
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Trusted mid and upscale hotel brand, NH Hotels, is to debut in the Middle East region later this year with ...
- SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences Opened
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, today announced the expansion of the international SLS Hotels and Residences brand to the Middle ...
- Only 5% of CEOs are Female in Tourism Worldwide
Lucerne, Switzerland, May 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Not even one fifth of all C-suite roles are filled by women. In fact, only 5% of all CEOs are female – ...
- HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Opens Arabian Travel Market 2021
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, CEO and Founder of the Emirates Group and chairman of Dubai World, officially inaugurated Arabian Travel ...
- Autograph Hotels Welcomes Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort
Milan, Italy, May 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort of the Italian Hospitality Collection group in Monsummano Terme, Tuscany, which is scheduled to reopen in summer ...
- Rocket Lab Experiences Anomaly During Launch
Auckland, New Zealand. May 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Following a successful lift-off, first stage burn, and stage separation, Rocket Lab experienced an anomaly during its 20th Electron mission ‘Running ...
- Indonesia’s Leading International Travel Fair to be Held in June
Bali, Indonesia, May 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The 7th of Bali & Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) will be held on June 8 – 12, 2021 at the Bali International Convention ...
- Promoting Innovation and Sustainability as FITUR Returns
Madrid, Spain, May 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / At FITUR: The International Spanish Tourism Trade Fair (Madrid, 19-23 May 2021), UNWTO will ensure sustainability, innovation and responsibility are a central ...