The Travel Corporation has announced a series of enhanced Covid-19 related protocols and hygiene standards. The new standards will cover offerings from brands including Trafalgar, Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Contiki and Costsaver once domestic and international travel resumes. Four Seasons and InterContinental Hotels Group have made similar commitments today. Executive and operations team members at […] More
The government of Saint Lucia has announced a phased approach to reopening the tourism sector in a responsible manner. The process will begin on June 4th. The strategy, which was unveiled by minister of tourism Dominic Fedee, protects nationals and visitors from the threat of Covid-19 through advance testing; daily screening and monitoring of staff […] More
The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) has appointed Gregg Caren to the position of president and chief executive officer. Caren most recently served as the executive vice president, sales and strategic business development for ASM Global (formerly SMG), operator of over 350 venues worldwide, headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. He also served in various senior […] More
Adventure tour operators Exodus Travels, TrekAmerica and Grand American Adventures are extending the suspension of all their tours until August 31st. The decision comes as a result of the ongoing global impact of the coronavirus pandemic. In a move likely to prove controversial to some, customers will receive an ABTA bonded refund credit note, which […] More
Travel experts guests can see and talk to about holiday plans will be more important than ever in the new-look travel era, according to Kuoni. The belief has prompted the company to unveil a new video appointment service for luxury holidays. The new video appointment service offers scheduled, bespoke video conversations with a travel expert […] More
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority is working closely with hospitality partners and government authorities to safely welcome guests back to the emirate as restrictions are gradually eased. In recent days, hotel pools and beaches have become accessible to visitors. To ensure the wellbeing and safety of visitors and employees, the authority is in ongoing […] More
The TreadRight Foundation has launched a new ‘Tread the Pledge’ fund, awarding $10,000 in grants to community and sustainable tourism development projects around the world. The not-for-profit arm of the Travel Corporation sent a call to its travel directors in November asking them to nominate projects they were personally involved with in their communities. Members […] More
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has released a Tourism Recovery Technical Assistance Package to offer guidance to member states in response to COVID-19. The package is structured around three main pillars: economic recovery, marketing and promotion, and institutional strengthening and resilience building. The move follows similar efforts from the World Travel &Tourism Council and European […] More
