UNWTO: Sustainability as the New Normal Madrid, Spain, June 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / To mark World Environment Day, the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announces its new vision for global tourism, growing better, stronger, and balancing ..

Tourism Will Bounce Back Says Tourism Expert During ATM Virtual Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The final day of Arabian Travel Market’s virtual event, ATM Virtual, saw a panel of tourism experts discuss the opportunities in the region to kick-start sustainable investment in the hospital ..

WTTC Supports ICAO Takeoff Guidelines for Safe Flying London, Great Britain, June 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed the approved guidelines to safely restore global air connectivity, devised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). ICAO’s CO ..

SUNx Malta Launches “Bend Our Trend” Campaign on World Environment Day Valetta, Malta, June 5, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / SUNx Malta, in collaboration with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched a Climate Resilience campaign called “BEND OUR TREND”. Led by a 90-second animated video, the campaign is desi ..

Accor MGallery Debuts on Vietnam’s Exotic Cat Ba Island Cat Ba Island, Vietnam, June 5, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Nestled between towering limestone karsts and verdant island mountains, Hôtel Perle d’Orient Cat Ba – MGallery welcomes travellers to a world of tranquil beauty, unhurried exploration and home-grow ..

WTTC Responds to the UK’s 14-day Quarantine Announcement London, Great Britain, June 5, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President and CEO, said: “Once again, we call on the UK government to remove the 14-day quarantine as soon as possible. Quarantines should not be necessary if appropriate and ef ..

UNWTO and IFC Partner to Facilitate Green Investments for Tourism’s Sustainable Future Madrid, Spain, June 5, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) continues to steer global tourism towards a more sustainable future, partnering with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to green the sector and promote recove ..

WTTC Launches Safe Protocols for Aviation, Airports, MICE, Tour Operators London, United Kingdom, June 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled the second phase of measures to rebuild global consumer confidence to encourage the return of travelling. The latest protocols are designe ..

UNWTO: Restarting Tourism Madrid, Spain, June 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / At both the local and the global level, the crisis we have faced up to together has shown the importance of making the right decisions at the right time. The time has come to restart tourism! We do so on th ..

Real Club de Golf El Prat Reopens, Applying Rigorous Protocol to Prevent Infection Barcelona, Spain, June 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The most exclusive golf club in Barcelona reopened its doors on Monday, 25 May, after being closed for 10 weeks due to the coronavirus. Over 1700 rounds were played throughout last week. Golfers respecte ..

Tourism Destinations’ Very Own Specific Virus – An Opportunity for Immunity against Old Habits & Ignorance Tourism Destination Governance and Development – Provocative Takeaways from Pre-Covid19 Times for a more stable and brighter Future after the Crisis – by Richard Adam, Chief Executive OPTIMIST, NED Board Member, Strategist, Intl. Developer (Des ..

Luxury Bangkok Hotel lebua Brings its Exclusive Services to Your Home Bangkok, Thailand, June 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / As hotels across the globe are preparing to reopen, one luxury Bangkok property has decided to let guests bring the best parts of a stay to your home. lebua Hotels & Resorts is launchings a “Hotel t ..