Global Travel News
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Research Points to Low Risk for COVID-19 Transmission Inflight
Geneva, Switzerland, October 9, 2020 / AIRLINEHUB / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) demonstrated the low incidence of inflight COVID-19 transmission with an updated tally of published cases. Since…
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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 includes a dedicated tourism segment, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has…
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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 Framework Convention on Tourism Ethics, the landmark instrument created to ensure…
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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) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), signed a memorandum of collaboration…
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IATA: Looming Cash Crisis Threatens Airlines
Geneva, Switzerland, October 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the airline industry will burn through $77 billion in cash during the second half…
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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 economy, accounting for 7% of international trade. Globally,…
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World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2021 to Take Place in Lucerne-Bürgenstock
Lucerne-Bürgenstock, October 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Economic Forum is pleased to announce that it will hold its Annual Meeting 2021 in Lucerne-Bürgenstock, Switzerland, from 18 to 21…
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Green Recovery of Air Transport a Priority for Industry Leaders
Geneva, Switzerland, October 1, 2020 / AIRLINEHUB / Despite the current crisis facing the global aviation industry, its commitment to pursuing sustainability remains strong, particularly as the sector starts to…
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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 Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
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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 raise awareness of the wide-ranging social benefits of travel by the…