Destination management organisations at risk of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic will receive financial support from the government. Up to £1.3 million will be available through a scheme launched by the department for digital, culture, media and sport. The funding, which is available to any at-risk destination management company in England which usually receives […] More
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation has launched a new campaign in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, #TravelTomorrow. The phrase will become the common thread that runs through the response to the current crisis, highlighting the enduring values of tourism. Discovering different cultures, practicing solidarity and respect, caring for the environment, continuing to learn, fostering […] More
ABTA is appealing to its membership and the wider hospitality community to ‘Save Future Travel’. The organisation first called for urgent government intervention to support the travel industry and take action around refunds and other measures several weeks ago. Since then, the association has held discussions with and written to relevant departments and the prime […] More
The World Travel & Tourism Council has urged the UK government and EU authorities to implement exceptional flexibility around consumer refunds. The private sector body argues the move will alleviate the unbearable pressure on the tourism sector as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Research conducted by WTTC shows that one million tourism jobs are […] More
The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has launched a range of support initiatives to its hospitality, leisure and development partners. The move aims to shelter the sector during the peak of the Covid-19 crisis and to lay strong foundations for a future recovery. The tourism authority has sent all business partners and stakeholders a […] More
The Japan National Tourism Organisation has announced the launch of new e-learning platform to agents who might suddenly have a lot more time on their hands due to the coronavirus lockdown. The new service is designed to aid training and development across a growing product base. The portal delivers a complete suite of online training […] More
Nakheel has embarked on a two-week precautionary deep disinfection programme at all 647 residential buildings in its Dubai property portfolio. The move is part of the developers ongoing commitment to safeguarding public health in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Taking place until April 12th, the exercise covers all buildings managed by Nakheel Strata and […] More
The Pacific Asia Travel Association has launched the PATA Crisis Resource Centre and Tourism Recovery Monitor. The organisation hopes the system will become a unified platform that provides reliable and up-to-date policy statements, authoritative information and tourism indicators from around the globe. The aim is to provide a global centralised repository of reliable information for […] More
