The Global Business Travel Association has moved its annual conference to the end of the year. The event, which some see as the voice of the global business travel industry, welcomes 7,000 business travel professionals from more than 50 countries across the globe. The 2020 convention was scheduled to take place in Denver from July […] More
Industry wide, travel companies are making staff adjustments to stay operational during the coronavirus-induced existential crisis. This is putting staff commitment under considerable strain, argues data and analytics company GlobalData. A de-motivated workforce will jeopardise the service level provided, in turn affecting the reputation, return on investment and the financial performance of a company. Freezing […] More
Advantage Travel Partnership has announced that it will cancel its annual conference. The decision follows a statement from the Foreign & Commonwealth advising against all non-essential travel to anywhere in the world for the foreseeable future. The conference, which was due to take place from the May 15th at the Savoy Palace in Madeira, will […] More
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
