After implementing stringent safety measures, Turkey was among the first few countries to open its borders for tourism. Around 11.9 million international visitors has visited Turkey in Jan till Sept 2020. The maximum number of tourist Turkey has received are from Russian Federation (1.4 million) followed by 9.1 lakh from Germany, 7.7 lakh from Ukraine […]
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), adopted by 200 destinations around the world for highly popular Safe Travels stamp, launched in May, 2020. The global Travel & Tourism sector was created to restore their confidence, which was left devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The milestone of incredible 200 destination was reached with Chile, U.S. Virgin Islands, Belize, […]
In December an audit held by Skytrax at Riga Airport, the efficiency and consistency of the epidemiological safety procedures, assessed by the independent auditors. The cleaning and disinfection procedures, the use of face masks, controls and social distancing policies, the use of personal protective equipment and the availability of hand sanitizers by employees are also assessed […]
To promote the importance of the sustainable growth of the global tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the World Economic Forum announced a reinforced partnership. The overall aim of this strategic partnership will see enhanced collaboration between WTTC and the Forum. Developing and advancing projects to increase travel &tourism competitiveness and sustainability, advancing the […]
Australia and New Zealand, with low Covid-19 rate, introduces a new way of travel. With the introduction of a mutual travel bubble, they are breaking new grounds which is surely going to be a new travel trend among countries with similar Covid rates. For now, New Zealanders can go to Australia but the reverse like […]
The travel companies in India are looking to book a huge profit by introducing a unique travel trend, ‘Vaccine tourism’. Queries are already pouring in and it is going to be a smashing hit when it takes off finally. With an iron-clad vaccination plan for the countrymen yet to be in sight, the mass is […]
With the rolling out of the Urban Park Hotel Collection, the managing partners have expressed high hopes for the new membership-affiliated hotel entity. In fact, it could be said the most appropriate word to describe the nature of the new operation might be “affordability”, as it competes with other hotel franchises throughout the country with […]
Since June, 1, 2020, Lufthansa, in cooperation with Eurowings, will reintroduce the Canadian city of Calgary to the flight schedule from Frankfurt on a seasonal basis. Lufthansa is thus further expanding its long-haul tourist offer from Frankfurt. Calgary, located in the southwest of Canada, is a popular tourist destination and an ideal starting point for […]
Sabre Corporation, the leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry announced a set of strategic priorities that are expected to position the company to accelerate growth and create long term shareholder value. As part of its vision to lead a new marketplace for personalized travel, Sabre detailed five strategic initiatives that […]
The 2nd edition of TTF Summer Kolkata was successfully taken place in Feb 2020. Over 100 exhibitors participated in the edition where Jammu & Kashmir was the partner state and Tripura, the Feature state. Switzerland and UAE are being represented by DMCs, travel operators and hotel brands. The Holiday partner was MakeMyTrip. Many other travel […]