The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has joined forces with CNN International for a major new initiative designed to inspire people to get ready to travel again. The #TravelTomorrow campaign combines the key message of the United Nations specialized agency with the creativity of the broadcaster and looks to a brighter future for global tourism and those that are reliant on the sector for their livelihoods.
U.S. Travel praises House introduction of Pandemic Risk Insurance
The PRIA legislation is a critical step in building the policy framework to navigate out of the economic crisis that has resulted from the pandemic, and help ensure it never happens again.
Over half of British adults made a UK bucket list during lockdown
During the Covid-19 lockdown over half of Britons (57%) have taken pen to paper and created a bucket list of places and activities they want to experience in the UK post lockdown. The average Briton’s UK bucket list consists of 25 experiences and respondents estimate it will take them around seven years to accomplish.
Upswing in travel costs can lead to a slow recovery
According to COVID-19 consumer survey, 59% of respondents globally are always or often influenced by how well a product aligns with their financial constraints.
Booking.com reveals top travel dreams of a world in waiting
Bali, Andalusia, London, Florida and Paris – beach spots and city escapes high among most wish-listed international destinations by global travelers during Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Support welcomed by $45bn export tourism industry
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has welcomed suggestions the tourism industry may benefit from unallocated funds from the Jobkeeper program which would be redirected to the stricken industry.
AHLA’s Safe Stay Program endorsed by hospitality leaders
Hospitality leaders across North America and Canada have endorsed Safe Stay, AHLA’s enhanced industry-wide cleaning guidelines.
U.S. Travel’s Dow on VP’s Tourism Panel
U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow and other industry leaders met with Vice President Mike Pence Wednesday at a roundtable on the hard-hit travel and tourism sector.
Hotel industry on brink of collapse releases roadmap to recovery
AHLA outlines action needed by Congress to help industry survive economic impact worse than Great Depression.
VisitEngland announces launch of virtual English Tourism Week
VisitEngland has announced that this year’s English Tourism Week to highlight the economic importance and value of tourism to local economies across England is going virtual.
