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, […]
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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 […]
Lot more transformations to move with the new decade
Hello Readers, Unlike every March, it’s ‘No ITB Berlin’ March in 2020. All the roads led to Berlin since ages to attend the biggest travel event in the world. But the scenario differs this year as due to the spread of the Coronavirus outbreak, the event got negated. More than 10,000 exhibitors from 180 countries, […]
ITB Berlin 2020 will not take place!
By Susmita Ghosh Only five days before, the ill-fated decision of cancelling the world’s biggest travel event, ITB Berlin 2020, came as a shock to the entire travel industry!  The fair was supposed to commence on March 4! Due to the rapid spread of the new strain of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Federal Ministry of Health […]
New Cruise Ships to set sail in 2020
By Satyaki Dutta The global travel and tourism industry is having a surge of fresh ideas since beginning of New Year. The cruise industry is not left out of this trend too. It got a major boost when the Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest leisure travel company, announced that it will launch four […]
Slovakia: One of the most romantic destinations in Europe
By Maitri Looking for a romantic European gateway?Choose Slovakia, the apt one! However, the place is a darling for both the young and old couples. Moreover, unlike other European twosome destinations, Slovakia is not indulged. Fairy tale castles, wine cellars, aqua parks, manor houses, open-air landscapes and backdrop of the Tatras – all are here […]
Australian Travel Trade: ‘Open for business, maximum regions unaffected’
By Charu Dua The bushfires in Australia made their headlines to the international world due to the extensive damage they have caused to the property and wildlife. They had been spreading like wildfire for months, wreaking havoc on the Australia tourism industry. The ongoing crisis has cost the nation’s tourism industry about A$1 billion ($690 […]