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British Airways trials COVID-19 document certification
The new initiative is being trialed as part of the airline’s efforts to simplify the departure process as it prepares for the return of international travel.
Hotel distribution: what recovery will look like by region
James Bishop of SiteMinder provides a unique global perspective on the travel market and an insight into future booking trends in all accommodation sectors, particularly through SiteMinder’s World Hotel Index. In this episode, we explore the current trends across all regions and what these trends will mean for accommodation providers.
Travel restrictions underline current challenges for tourism
One in three destinations worldwide are now completely closed to international tourism.
Meetings Industry Association is “underwhelmed” by budget announcement
IHG’s Meet with Confidence reimagines experiences for hybrid events
Program includes creative solutions from Williams-Sonoma, Wellness 4 Humanity and weframe in the U.S.
Thailand’s tourism seeks to reopen country by 1 July
Leading international tourism companies in Thailand have launched a campaign to reopen the country’s borders from 1 July 2021.
WTTC ‘Safe Travels’ stamp reaches 250th destination
St Lucia, Fiji and Ethiopia join the ever-growing list of destinations to get world’s first global safety and hygiene stamp.
HBAA calls for clarity and consistency from UK PM’s announcement
HBAA is urging the Government to provide the Meetings, Events, and Accommodation sector with clarity and consistency in its recovery roadmap announcement next week.
Europeans pins hope on early summer vacation
Despite the continuous lockdowns and advice to avoid non-essential trips, Europeans’ travel sentiment maintains an upward trajectory.