Nairobi, Kenya, April 14, 2020 / travelindex.com / From natural disasters to health and security issues, many things affect MICE industry events and their attendees. COVID-19 has disrupted the world as we knew it… for some the disruption has been small and for others life feels completely upended. At times like this despair, fear and […]
Nairobi, Kenya, April 13, 2020 / travelindex.com / The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic could push half a billion more people into poverty unless urgent action is taken to bail out developing countries, said Oxfam today. The agency is calling on world leaders to agree an ‘Economic Rescue Package for All’ to keep poor […]
Amman, Jordan, April 13, 2020 / travelindex.com / Today Dr. Rifai proposed a draft plan called the HOPE Recovery Plan for African Tourism. He is the President of the Tourism Task Force for Africa, based in Amman, Jordan, while the Vice President of the Task Force is Mr. Alain St. Ange, former Minister of Tourism […]
Madrid, Spain, April 13, 2020 / travelindex.com / In light of the impact of COVID-19, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Basque Culinary Center (BCC) and the Government of Flanders have announced that the 6th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, scheduled to take place 1-3 June in Bruges, Belgium, will now be held in […]
Vienna, Virginia, United States, April 11, 2020 / travelindex.com / The documentary film ‘JANE’ is a phenomenon – but it’s only part of the story. The film covers the remarkable journey of 26 year old Jane Goodall as a young researcher immersing herself in the lives of wild chimpanzees, and her personal struggles and accomplishments […]
London, United Kingdom, April 9, 2020 / travelindex.com / Sector shows significant growth compared to overall economy. A major new report has revealed Travel & Tourism’s crucial contribution to help re-energise the EU’s economic recovery once the COVID-19 pandemic has been successfully combatted. The publication by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents […]
Bangkok, Thailand, April 9, 2020 / travelindex.com / Since 1984, the PATA Gold Awards has been setting standards for excellence and innovation within the travel and tourism industry, attracting hundreds of entries from destinations across Asia Pacific annually. This year, the PATA Gold Awards 2020 will present 23 awards and three Grand Title Winners for […]
Madrid, Spain, April 10, 2020 / travelindex.com / Where next for tourism? For now, we stay at home. But we will travel again. And when we do, we will do so more consciously, more sustainably and with a greater feeling of solidarity than ever before. As we look to the future, UNWTO wants to hear […]
Paris, France, April 10, 2020 / travelindex.com / Accor Live Limitless ALL is the daily lifestyle companion that integrates rewards, services and experiences throughout Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has launched a new global digital entertainment campaign. It is aimed at letting guests and the broader public discover new experiences and live their passions while […]
Bangkok, Thailand, April 8, 2020 / travelindex.com / Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has launched an initiative to support courageous medical staff. As a key player in the communities in which Centara operates, the pioneering hospitality firm is providing complimentary hotel rooms and meals to carers in need of accommodation and food. […]