Calculating per diem rates using 2020 data would lead to an artificially low rate that would only exacerbate the economic crisis facing hoteliers.
US plans to get back outside this fourth of July
Ahead of the holiday weekend, here’s how Americans plan to embrace a once-in-century travel rebound this Independence Day.
EU clears way for the EU Digital COVID Certificate
The Presidents of the three EU institutions, the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the European Commission signed off on the EU Digital COVID Certificate.
Phuket’s message to the world ‘Welcome back home’
As the countdown to the Sandbox hits seven days, resort island pays tribute to its real-life tourism attraction.
WTTC responds to the UK government’s update to the travel traffic light system
Adding more destinations to the green list, including the popular Balearic Islands, is positive news.
WTTC responds to call to reimpose quarantines on arriving British travellers across the EU
With more than 60% of British adults now fully vaccinated, they should be able to enjoy quarantine-free travel to the EU.
Canada hotel performance for May 2021
Canada’s hotel industry reported slightly lower performance from the previous month.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 19 June
U.S. weekly hotel occupancy hit its highest level in 85 weeks.
UNWTO supports Zimbabwe to measure value of tourism
UNWTO commits to work with the Government of Zimbabwe to measure the importance of tourism for the country’s economy.
Longer trips look set to boom post-COVID-19
With accidental savers on the rise and working from home making longer trips a possibility, lengthier holidays look set to boom post-pandemic.
