WTTC: Travel & Tourism in driving global economy
London – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents global Travel & Tourism private sector, has released a new Social Impact Paper focusing on the Travel & Tourism sector, which has been compiled to showcase the importance of … Continue reading WTTC: Travel & Tourism in driving global economy
U.S. airline industry request passenger data
WASHINGTON — The U.S. airline industry is pledging to expand the practice of asking passengers on flights to the United States for information that public health officials could use for contact tracing during the pandemic. Airlines for America, an industry … Continue reading U.S. airline industry request passenger data
GBTA: Global business travel to grow 21% in 2021
Alexandria/VA – Business travel spending is forecast to grow 21% this year worldwide, helped by the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, but will not recover to pre-pandemic levels until the middle of the decade, a business travel association said on Tuesday. … Continue reading GBTA: Global business travel to grow 21% in 2021
China: Canadian tourists temporarily bared from entry
BEIJING – China has temporarily banned entry of foreign nationals traveling from Canada, even if they hold valid Chinese residence permits for work, the Chinese consulate in Toronto said. “All foreign nationals who hold valid Chinese residence permits for work, … Continue reading China: Canadian tourists temporarily bared from entry
Asia Pacific: COVID-19 and The Tourism Sector
Jakarta – The COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented crisis for the tourism industry and the millions of people across the Asia Pacific whose livelihoods depend on it. As international travel has ground to a halt, every single facet of the … Continue reading Asia Pacific: COVID-19 and The Tourism Sector
Bangkok voted again “Best Leisure City in Asia-Pacific”
Bangkok – Readers of Business Traveller Asia-Pacific have once again named Bangkok the ‘Best Leisure City in the Asia-Pacific’, helping Thailand’s capital city retain its crown for the fifth consecutive year. This also marks a record 10th time Bangkok has won this award since … Continue reading Bangkok voted again “Best Leisure City in Asia-Pacific”
Resurgance of Japan’s domestic cruise market
Tokyo – Two Japanese ships have completed short cruises to nearby ports in recent weeks. Both were operated under limited capacity and strict new policies for passengers and crew to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Mitsui OSK Passenger Lines’ Nippon … Continue reading Resurgance of Japan’s domestic cruise market
Global Tourism Projected to Lose 174 Million Jobs
LONDON – The global travel and tourism industry is on course to lose 174 million jobs this year if current restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus remain in place, a leading industry group warned Friday. While alarming, the … Continue reading Global Tourism Projected to Lose 174 Million Jobs
Virtual PATA Travel Mart welcomes 1,000 delegates
BANGKOK –Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2020 (Virtual PTM 2020), organised in conjunction with the Sichuan International Travel Expo (SITE) with the support of the Leshan Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau and powered by official virtual partner Dragon Trail Interactive, attracted over 1,000 … Continue reading Virtual PATA Travel Mart welcomes 1,000 delegates
Willy Brandt memorial wall unveiled at Berlin Airport
Berlin – On 31 October, the new Terminal 1 at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, (BER), will be opened. The new airport in the German capital region is named after Willy Brandt, who is regarded as one of the most outstanding statesmen … Continue reading Willy Brandt memorial wall unveiled at Berlin Airport