Tourism Diversity Action Alliance at the ITB
BERLIN – The member associations of the Tourism Diversity Action Alliance (ATV) are showing a strong presence at the world’s largest travel trade fair, ITB Berlin. The German tourism industry’s advocacy group focuses on targeted networking on current problem areas … Continue reading Tourism Diversity Action Alliance at the ITB
‘Songkran in Thailand’ declared UNESCO heritage
BANGKOK – “Songkran in Thailand, Traditional Thai New Year Festival” has been included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The announcement was made on Wednesday, … Continue reading ‘Songkran in Thailand’ declared UNESCO heritage
China-Indonesia “Two Countries,Twin Parks” initiative signed
FUZHOU – The ASEAN China (Fujian) Cooperation Forum on Trade and Investment, part of the ASEAN-China Week event, was held on Aug 6 in Fuzhou – the capital city of South China’s Fujian province. During the forum, nine projects under … Continue reading China-Indonesia “Two Countries,Twin Parks” initiative signed
INDONESIA: OCEAN CLEANUP OF CISADANE RIVER
JAKARTA – The Ocean Cleanup, the international non-profit project with the mission of ridding the world’s oceans of plastic, today signed an agreement with the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, the Government of Tangerang Regency, the Coordinating Ministry for … Continue reading INDONESIA: OCEAN CLEANUP OF CISADANE RIVER
UNWTO: Destination Tracker to Restore Confidence in Travel
MADRID / GENEVA – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announce a Destination Tracker in preparation for the restart of international travel. It is the result of both organizations joining efforts to boost confidence and … Continue reading UNWTO: Destination Tracker to Restore Confidence in Travel
Thais flock to sunny beaches to enjoy Songkran holiday
BANGKOK – Thais are on the move this Songkran, heading to beach destinations and choosing higher end hotels to celebrate the upcoming Songkran holiday, according to data from digital travel platform, Agoda. Coastal destinations have scooped seven of the top … Continue reading Thais flock to sunny beaches to enjoy Songkran holiday
GBTA: Overwhelming Call for Pre-Departure Testing
Alexandria, VA – 76% of respondents believe that rapid testing prior to departure, and waiving quarantining requirements for those who test negative, to be the best way to open up international travel. Among European members specifically, this number rises to … Continue reading GBTA: Overwhelming Call for Pre-Departure Testing
Macao opens again for mainland tourists
Macao – Residents of dozens of cities across China will be able to apply for permits for leisure trips to Macao, the biggest step yet in reopening the world’s biggest casino market to tourism. No Asian economy is more dependent … Continue reading Macao opens again for mainland tourists
Experimental coronavirus vaccine is safe
Washington – Researchers are working to develop a safe and effective vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Before a vaccine is available to the public, it must go through several stages of testing. The first stage is … Continue reading Experimental coronavirus vaccine is safe
Coronavirus vaccine expected within months
Beijing – China could have a Covid-19 vaccine for use in emergencies as early as this autumn, according to the country’s top respiratory expert, Zhong Nanshan. Zhong’s estimate echoed last month’s comments by Gao Fu, head of the Chinese Centre for Disease … Continue reading Coronavirus vaccine expected within months