The latest protocols for the global Travel & Tourism sector focus on measures to ensure the reopening of adventure tourism, which should see an increase in popularity as travellers seek more unique experiences post COVID-19.
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Overtourism still an issue in Europe as domestic visitation increases, says GlobalData
According to GlobalData figures, international departures from Europe’s G7 countries* are expected to drop by 40% in 2020, which is a much steeper decline than domestic trips at 25%
‘It is imperative to rebuild the tourism sector in a safe, equitable and climate-friendly manner,’ says UN Secretary-General
The brief stresses that tourism is an essential pillar of the SDGs and the most vulnerable workers and nations at greatest risk.
FAITH requests Tourism Ministry to address negative travel advisory from the USA on an urgent basis
The United States of America currently has a travel advisory, rated level 4 for India (as on 23rd Aug 2020)
Thomas Cook India and SOTC introduces Holiday Card
Significant benefits include 15% extra cashback on holiday packages
WTTC launches interactive COVID-19 travel demand recovery dashboard
This unique tool provides users with easy access to qualitative and quantitative travel data at the global and regional level as well as for 33 major countries around the world, by revealing travel demand since the beginning of the year and is updated on a fortnightly basis
WTTC appoints ATTOI as India’s nodal agency to promote safe travel in post-COVID times
ATTOI will ensure that the travel and tourism activities in India follow the norms under a ‘Safe Travels Stamp’ curated by London-headquartered WTTC, the global body for the sector.
‘Loy River Song’ cruise takes its maiden journey to Thailand’s Lost Kingdom of Ayutthaya
Loy River Song, Thailand’s latest ultra-private luxury river cruise, has officially launched on the Chao Phraya River
Ministry of Civil Aviation allows international passengers arriving at Mumbai airport to skip institutional quarantine
Concessions on quarantine regulations have been made for international passengers travelling due to an emergency and those who have undertaken an RT-PCR test within 96 hours prior to their planned journey
Passengers eagerly await the resumption of flight services and international leisure travel, says a new survey
The study conducted has shown a radical shift post two months of domestic flight operations where the airport identified 54.7% passengers revealing that they are likely to travel for work or business purpose
