To mark World Environment Day, the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announces its new vision for global tourism– growing better, stronger, and balancing the needs of people, planet and prosperity.
Tourism of tomorrow: a Whitepaper
ETC, representing National Tourism Organisations, has joined forces with Eurail to present a White Paper on Rail Transport for International Tourism in Europe defining sustainable growth models that accelerate the transformation to a sustainable, digital and innovative tourism sector in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis.
95% of Travel Media Ready for Press Trips
New survey from FINN Partners of global travel journalists reveals a positive outlook for travel recovery and a return to travel journalism.
Accor predicts 70% of global properties will reopen by July
Accor anticipates that more than 70% of its global network will reopen by the start of July. In recent weeks, Accor has also seen renewed interest in travel demand, with hotel reservations doubling.
Accor “Reignites The Love of Travel” with global campaign
With restrictions now easing across many destinations, and the number of reopened hotels in the Accor network projected to climb steadily over the coming months, Accor is investing in the resurgence of the travel and service industries and economic recovery in the communities where it operates.
Top dining-out trends for a post-pandemic society
FIU projects five dining-out trends affecting restaurants, bars and consumers that are emerging in a post-pandemic world.
Domestic bookings could prove a silver lining for UK hotels
The UK hotel sector’s traditionally strong domestic leisure demand bodes well for the sector’s recovery once lockdown measures from Covid-19 are fully lifted, according to a new report from global hotel consultancy HVS.
Hilton College initiates first-ever Hospitality Hackathon
The main objective is to produce initiatives that can be easily implemented within any operation, and are not necessarily tech-centric. Applications for the H3 competition will be accepted from June 1 – 30, 2020.
Restrictions starting to ease but caution remains
The world is slowly opening up again, new research from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) indicates, with destinations cautiously easing travel restrictions introduced in response to COVID-19. As the United Nations specialized agency releases its Global Guidelines for Reopening Tourism, signalling a transition into gearing up for stronger and better recovery, 3% of all global destinations have now taken steps to ease travel restrictions.
Young, independent and digitally-driven travelers to lead Vietnam’s travel reopening
Vietnam’s global tourism ambition needs to focus on China and short-haul travel, concludes latest research.
