The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), adopted by 200 destinations around the world for highly popular Safe Travels stamp, launched in May, 2020. The global Travel & Tourism sector was created to restore their confidence, which was left devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The milestone of incredible 200 destination was reached with Chile, U.S. Virgin Islands, Belize, […]
Month: January 2021
Skytrax certified Riga Airport as COVID-19 4-Star Airport
In December an audit held by Skytrax at Riga Airport, the efficiency and consistency of the epidemiological safety procedures, assessed by the independent auditors. The cleaning and disinfection procedures, the use of face masks, controls and social distancing policies, the use of personal protective equipment and the availability of hand sanitizers by employees are also assessed […]
WTTC and World Economic Forum reinforcepartnership
To promote the importance of the sustainable growth of the global tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the World Economic Forum announced a reinforced partnership. The overall aim of this strategic partnership will see enhanced collaboration between WTTC and the Forum. Developing and advancing projects to increase travel &tourism competitiveness and sustainability, advancing the […]
Mutual travel bubble: An emerging travel trend for 2021
Australia and New Zealand, with low Covid-19 rate, introduces a new way of travel. With the introduction of a mutual travel bubble, they are breaking new grounds which is surely going to be a new travel trend among countries with similar Covid rates. For now, New Zealanders can go to Australia but the reverse like […]
Vaccine tourism: A unique travel trend taking off in India
The travel companies in India are looking to book a huge profit by introducing a unique travel trend, ‘Vaccine tourism’. Queries are already pouring in and it is going to be a smashing hit when it takes off finally. With an iron-clad vaccination plan for the countrymen yet to be in sight, the mass is […]