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The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has released a set of guidelines designed to help the sector emerge stronger and more sustainably from Covid-19. The guidelines highlight the need to act decisively, to restore confidence and, as UNWTO strengthens its partnership with Google, to embrace innovation and the digital transformation of global tourism. The […] 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 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
The World Travel & Tourism Council has unveiled a range of new worldwide measures the organisation argues would allow for the restart of the hospitality sector. The measures have been designed to rebuild confidence among consumers so they can travel safely once the restrictions are lifted. The new Safe Travels protocols provide consistency to destinations […] More
Following a collaboration between medical experts and a broad array of businesses and organisations, the United States travel industry has outlined a vision for travel in the post Covid-19 world. Collated by the United States Travel Association, the Travel in the New Normal document has been submitted to the White House and state governors. It […] More
The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted all destinations worldwide to introduce restrictions on travel, research by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation has found. This represents the most severe restriction on international travel in history and no country has so far lifted restrictions introduced in response to the crisis. Following up on previous research, the latest […] More
Israeli authorities have agreed the first modest steps toward reopening the hospitality sector during a meeting chaired by prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. The new measures allow hotels and accommodations with ground floor rooms – such as Zimmers or bed and breakfasts – to reopen from May 3rd. A Zimmer is a form of rural accommodation, […] More
Turismo de Portugal has launched a ‘Clean & Safe’ certification programme to rebuild trust in the sector. The new scheme is open to tourism enterprises, tourist entertainment companies and travel agencies as they prepare to reopen following the coronavirus lockdown. The stamp of approval will aim to distinguish tourist activities which are compliant with hygiene […] More
