Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has announced the launch of #SLHFORHEROES, a global campaign offering 1000 room nights to those on the frontline who have supported their communities through the devastating COVID-19 pandemic.
WTTC launches Safe Travels protocols for aviation, airports, MICE and tour operators
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled the second phase of measures to rebuild global consumer confidence to encourage the return of travelling.
Thailand’s economic front in fighting COVID-19
Thailand, which has received praises for its performance in containing the COVID-19 outbreak, has since 3 May 2020 gradually relaxed restrictions on local travel and certain types of business, while implementing strict social distancing rules
WTTC launches global safety stamp to recognise ‘Safe Travels’ protocols
Special safety and hygiene mark to provide consistency and reassurance for consumers to speed the Travel & Tourism recovery. UNWTO endorses and supports private sector global protocols.
SKAL supports industry through COVID-19
The International Skal Council, advising body of Skal International Executive Board, established a committee to work on guiding and advocating for the restructuring in the Travel Industry.
Five changes expected in the hotel industry
The landscape continues to change rapidly, and while no one can say with any degree of certainty where everything will land, we are starting to see the shape of things to come.
Statement on Marriott’s COVID-19 Update to Associates
Marriott International provided an update to the company’s global workforce on the continuing impact of COVID-19 on its business.
The vital lesson hoteliers can learn from the dinosaur extinction
The hotels that can reconfigure their human resources will be best placed once tourism starts its long road to recovery. The new normal is that no one employee, including heads of departments and directors, should be pigeonholed.
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.
