New figures from the Pacific Asia Travel Association suggest international visitor numbers to the region are likely to fall by 32 per cent year-on-year during to the coronavirus pandemic. Considering the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak, the volume of arrivals is now expected to reduce to fewer than 500 million this year. That effectively takes […] More
Caribbean tourism brands, including destinations, organisations and businesses, must put people first in order to come out of the global Covid-19 pandemic stronger. That’s the advice from Carla Santiago, the general manager of the Miami office of Edelman, a global communications firm. “It is critical that brands are able to sustain, remain and build their […] More
The Taiwan Tourism Bureau has relaunched its programme of online training to agents, offering eight sessions to learn about the destination. The modules showcase vibrant cities, the fascinating Asian and Aboriginal cultures, and stunning natural landscapes ranging from lofty mountain peaks to tropical beaches and magnificent gorges. They also include information on how to best […] More
ABTA chief executive Mark Tanzer has written an open letter to UK holidaymakers to explain ongoing problems with refunds for cancelled trips. Speaking directly to customers of ABTA members, he sought to explain how travel agents had been affected by the coronavirus pandemic and asked for support. Published in the national press, the letter explains […] More
Adventure tour operators Exodus Travels and Headwater Holidays are extending the suspension of all their tours until August 16th. The move comes as a result of the ongoing global impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Customers will receive an ABTA bonded refund credit note which can then be used towards any new booking made by January […] More
The World Travel & Tourism Council is launching a new marketing campaign, #TogetherInTravel. The drive is aimed at galvanising the global tourism community. Going live today, the campaign encourages travellers from around the world to share the hashtag #TogetherInTravel along with a video simultaneously uniting everyone in solidarity at the same moment. The marketing campaign […] More
The scale of disruption caused by Covid-19 to global tourism is shown in a comprehensive new report on travel restrictions from the World Tourism Organisation. The landmark report, published at a time of unprecedented disruption for the sector, shows that almost all global destinations have imposed restrictions on travel since January, including complete bans on […] More
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation is urging governments to “go beyond words” and begin taking decisive action to safeguard the millions of jobs under threat as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. A crisis committee was convened by international body in response to the pandemic. With tourism among the worst affected of all major […] More
