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Accessible Tourism Identified as Game Changer for Destinations
Madrid, Spain, December 9, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Ensuring accessibility for tourists with specific access requirements can be a ‘game changer’ for destinations around the world as they look to…
72-Hour Quarantine-Free Journeys Will Revive International Business Travel
London, United Kingdom, December 5, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / International business travel could restart if agreement is secured to safeguard journeys of up to 72-hours free from quarantines, says the…
WTTC and Government of Spain Host International Conference On Recovery of Tourism
Madrid, Spain, December 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / With the aim of establishing actions and commitments to restart international travel, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Spanish…
70% of Destinations Have Lifted Travel Restrictions but Global Gap Emerging
Madrid, Spain, December 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The number of destinations closed to international tourism has continued to fall. According to the eighth edition of the UNWTO Travel Restrictions…
UNWTO: Advancing International Code for Protection of Tourists
Madrid, Spain, November 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Committee for the Development of an International Code for the Protection of Tourists has met for a second time, bringing the establishment of…
Investments and Education Focus of High-Level UNWTO Tunisia Visit
Tunis, Tunisia, November 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has met with H.E. Kais Saied, President of Tunisia, and his Head of government…
WTTC – World Travel & Tourism Council Hosts First Virtual AGM
London, United Kingdom, November 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, hosted its first ever…
UNWTO in Uruguay Supporting Tourism’s Sustainable Restart
Montevideo, Uruguay, November 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has concluded his official visit to the Americas with a series of high-level…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
WTTC is Proud to Present Second Event in One Voice Series
London, United Kingdom, November 16, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, presents its second in a…
UNWTO Brings Tourism Sector Together to Plan for the Future
Madrid, Spain, November 13, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has once again brought leaders from across the sector together for high-level talks aimed at strengthening…
A Lifeline for Small Island States: UNWTO Joins IMO
London, United Kingdom, November 12, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / In a joint statement issued today, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) highlight the…
Skål International Participate at the UNWTO Affiliate Members Plenary Session
Madrid, Spain, November 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The 42nd Affiliate Members’ Plenary Session is being held on November 5-6, 2020, in Madrid under the unprecedented circumstances due to the impacts…