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 quarantine lockdown if passengers test negative on the fifth day, will provide a much-needed economic boost and is a step towards reviving ..

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) has reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the Government of Brazil to help the country’s tourism sector recover and become ..

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 a high-level meeting with the Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The virtual meeting with Secretary-General Z ..

36 Pioneer Cities Chart a Course Towards a More Ethical and Responsible Future Geneva, Switzerland, November 20, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Economic Forum announced today that 36 cities across 22 countries and six continents have agreed to pioneer a new roadmap for safely adopting new technology as part of the G20 Global Sm ..

Macao Welcomes 28,000 Visitors on First Day of Macau Grand Prix Macao, Macao SAR, November 25, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Macao Special Administrative Region Government launched the “Tour Macao Carnival” early this month to spotlight Macao as a safe destination, weaving together the Macau Grand Prix, Macau Food Fes ..

Leaders to Unlock More Sustainable and Equitable Food Future Geneva, Switzerland, November 24, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated vulnerabilities in food systems – highlighting the insecurity of rural livelihoods, the tragedy of food waste, and stark inequities in access to healthy food. ..

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 world will take place in Cancun, Mexico on 23-25 March 2021, hosted by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Cancun in Mexico to ..

ITB India Goes all-virtual for 2021 Event Mumbai, India, November 19, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Due to the ongoing travel restrictions and the circumstances around the current pandemic situation, ITB India organiser has decided to hold the inaugural ITB India 2021 as an entirely virtual event, se ..

UNWTO: Challenge of Supporting the Hospitality Talents of Tomorrow Madrid, Spain, November 19, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Sommet Education launched the Hospitality Challenge. This was designed to identify ideas and individuals capable of accelerating the recovery of the tourism s ..

WTTC Responds to Latest Quarantine and Corridor Announcement London, United Kingdom, November 18, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “The opening of an ‘air corridor’ between the UK and the UAE is great news not only for British holidaymakers, but also for the struggling UK Tr ..

Introducing Curator Hotel & Resort Collection from Leading Hotel Operators Bethesda, Maryland, United States, November 18, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) and six industry-leading hotel operators today jointly announced the launch of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection, a hand-selected collection ..

The Gems Mining Pool Villas Pattaya Celebrates Grand Opening in Style Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand, November 17, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Gems Mining Pool Villas Pattaya threw a sparklingly extravagant grand opening at the resort on 12 November 2020. The grand opening was presided over by the Mayor of Pattaya, Mr. Sonta ..