Posts by: WTM Team

WTM Team

World Travel Market brings the travel industry together through world leading events, content and digital tools, that make it easier for you to find personal and business opportunities and do more effective business.

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Recovery plan for a stronger digital travel and tourism industry post Covid-19 and Beyond

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Professor Dimitrios Buhalis, Director eTourism Lab & Deputy Director, International Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Research, Bournemouth University Business School Speakers: Jayant Kolla, Founder and Partner Convergence Catalyst and ... Read more

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Tourism job retention and job growth strategy: marketing tourism as a destination for Employment

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Nigel Fell, C-Suite leader and not-for-profit Board Advisor to Governments, Tourist Boards and Tourism Business Owners Speakers: Judy Kepher-Gona, University Educator / Sustainable Tourism Advisor & founder Sustainable Travel ... Read more

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Tourism Resilience: This may not be the last crisis, how can you prepare to face for any future global catastrophe

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Peter Greenberg, CBS News Speakers: Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica Hon. Nikolina Angelkova, Member of Parliament and former Minister of Tourism of Bulgaria Dr. Taleb Rifai, Chairman ... Read more

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Saudi Arabia, The Future of Travel and Tourism in Saudi Arabia, recovery through sustainable investment.

WTM Virtual

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

Investment opportunities – Presentation of Destinations and Tourism Projects in quest of investment

WTM Virtual

Project Introduction by Paul Hoskins, Director ITIC Ltd and Invest Tourism Ltd Brazil Brazil – presented by Karl Heinsenberg Santos, General Manager – Investment Attraction, Ministry of Tourism – Brazil

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Challenges and Opportunities for Mergers and Acquisitions in the Post Covid Stage

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Ibrahim Osta, International Tourism Strategist, Chief of Party, USAID Developing Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina, implemented by Chemonics International Speakers: Video presentation by Duma Wang, CEO, Hiseas International ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

How to attract China outbound investment and tourism during and post covid19

WTM Virtual

Presentation by Marcus Lee, Chairman of Association of SME Business owners in China.

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

How investment in travel and tourism sector can drive growth and cooperation within the Commonwealth countries?

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Lerato Mbele, Journalist and Broadcaster, BBC Speakers: Hon. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, Minister of Tourism, South Africa Hon. Memunatu B. Pratt, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Sierra Leone Ian Liddell-Grainger, ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Re-starting the tourism economy in Central Asian countries

Blog, Destinations, Travel Industry

As the impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt across the globe, the Central Asian trade forum took place in November to discuss and determine how this region could bounce ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Looking at the Economic Impact of Current Investment Trends in Airports

WTM Virtual

A Conversation with Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, hosted by Peter Greenberg, CBS News

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Investing in Africa: Tourism an important pillar for African development

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Mark Beer, Chairman Metis Institute Speakers: Nick Barigye, Chief Executive Officer, Rwanda Finance Limited Cuthbert Ncube, Chairman African Tourism Board Belise Kariza, Chief Tourism Officer, Rwanda Development Board

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Special Focus on the Middle East market – Investment opportunities in Sustainable Travel and Tourism sector

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Gerald Lawless, Director ITIC & Ambassador WTTC Speakers: Hon. Nayef Al-Fayez, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Jordan H.E Avedis Guidanian, Former Minister of Tourism, Lebanon Haitham Mattar, CEO, Beyond ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Analysing the Challenges and Investment Opportunities in the Aviation Sector

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Vijay Poonoosamy, Director International and Public Affairs of QI & former VP, Etihad Airlines Speakers: Dale Keller, Chief Executive, Board of Arline Representatives – UK Suha Al Arda, Vice ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

One-to-One interview

WTM Virtual

With Majed AlGhanim, Managing Director, Tourism Quality of Life – Ministry of Investment, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Rajan Datar, Presenter and Broadcaster, BBC

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Understanding the financial mechanisms that allow you to survive and rebuild

WTM Virtual

Presentation by Nicolas Mayer, Global Tourism Leader, PWC and in conversation with Rajan Datar, Presenter and Broadcaster, BBC

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Health: Dealing with COVID-19 and how do we restore travellers’ trust and confidence to rebuild business. The New Normal – Learning to live, travel, work and play despite Covid-19

WTM Virtual

Moderator: Rajan Datar, Presenter & Broadcaster, BBC Speakers: Presentation: Angus Urquhart, Sales Director, GeneMe UK Simon Vincent, President Hilton, EMEA Filipe Silva, Board Member, Turismo de Portugal I.P. Professor Heymann ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

The Future of Tourism in the Green Economy

WTM Virtual

Speakers: Hon. Nayef Al-Fayez, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Jordan, Dr. Taleb Rifai, Chairman of ITIC & Former Secretary-General UNWTO Ms. Maribel Rodrigues, Senior Vice-President, WTTC Conversation hosted by Peter ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Keynote Speech

WTM Virtual

Speaker: Mahmoud Abdulhadi, Deputy of Investments – Ministry of Tourism, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Shaping the Future of Aviation and its projection by 2025

WTM Virtual

Speakers: A conversation with Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline Hosted by Rajan Datar, Presenter and Broadcaster, BBC

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

ITIC Live Stream – Tourism Investment Summit

WTM Virtual

Watch full 10-hour summit as it was live streamed on Tuesday 10th November (to push the button and start at the 22nd minute)

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Current Economic Outlook, predictions and Recovery plan for 2021

WTM Virtual

Speaker: Prof. Ian Goldin, Professor of Globalisation and Development, Oxford University

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

ITIC Virtual Summit – Invest, finance & rebuild the travel & tourism industry – Welcome

WTM Virtual

Speakers: Rajan Datar, Presenter and Broadcaster, BBC Dr. Taleb Rifai Chairman of ITIC & Former Secretary-General UNWTO, Simon Press Senior Exhibition Director, WTM, Ibrahim Ayoub Group CEO & MD ITIC ... Read more

November 9, 2020April 21, 2021

Symposium on alternatives for decarbonisation June 2020

Responsible Tourism

As the awareness of the perils of climate change grows, there is increasing criticism of aviation. As the impacts of climate change become more prominent and more dangerous for many ... Read more

November 7, 2020November 12, 2020

CzechTourism at WTM Virtual

Exhibitor News 2020

CzechTourism’s 2020 WTM Information and News Stories CzechTourism to unveil new ‘Plan Today, Czech in 2021’ message, aiming to stimulate bookings with travel inspiration for the new year. This will ... Read more

November 5, 2020November 10, 2020

Decarbonising Aviation: the SAF+ Consortium

Responsible Tourism

The SAF+ Consortium, based in Canada, signed a first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake agreement with an Canadian airline (Air Transat), an important step in the process towards full-scale production. ... Read more

November 5, 2020April 21, 2021

Destination Responses to Decarbonising Aviation November 2021

Responsible Tourism

The Covid-19 pandemic demonstrated how important travel and tourism is to many communities around the world. The pandemic has caused a major crisis for airlines and demonstrated how important aviation ... Read more

November 4, 2020

NTO Montenegro to exhibit at Virtual WTM

Exhibitor News 2020

The National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro (NTO Montenegro) will be exhibiting at Virtual WTM next week. Representatives from the tourism board are available for trade and media appointments, and will ... Read more

November 4, 2020November 7, 2020

Bridge To Peace

Exhibitor News 2020

BRIDGE TO PEACE: WTM TO HOST THE FIRST MEETING OF THE MINISTERS RESPONSIBLE FOR TOURISM FROM ISRAEL, THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES AND BAHRAIN SINCE THE SIGNING OF THE ABRAHAM ACCORD ... Read more

November 4, 2020

Tatras & Liptov mountain region to focus on UK market

Exhibitor News 2020

Enjoy Tatras DMC based in Slovakia has appointed Ramy James Salameh, a Destination PR Specialist, to represent the Tatras & Liptov Mountain Region in the UK market. Enjoy Tatras is ... Read more

October 30, 2020November 7, 2020

Slovenian Tourist Board at WTM Virtual

Exhibitor News 2020

The Slovenian Tourist Board’s 2021 WTM Information and News Stories: STB to host an exclusive ‘green gastronomy’ press conference on Wednesday the 11th of November at 3pm STB celebrates being ... Read more

October 30, 2020

Wales Coast Path and National Trails of Wales: Exhibitor News

Exhibitor News 2020

Wales Coast Path launches hiking passports, badges and certificates to provide a new way to discover the Welsh coastline. 75 comprehensive new itineraries which have been inspired by a ... Read more

October 30, 2020November 7, 2020

Polish Tourism Organisation at WTM Virtual

Exhibitor News 2020

The Polish Tourism Organisation’s 2020 WTM Information and News Stories The PTO will unveil plans to promote city breaks with a fresh perspective in 2021, with visitors being encouraged to ... Read more

October 30, 2020

Czech Tourism: WTM Exhibitor News

Exhibitor News 2020

CzechTourism’s 2020 WTM Information and News Stories CzechTourism to unveil new ‘Plan Today, Czech in 2021’ message, aiming to stimulate bookings with travel inspiration for the new year. This ... Read more

October 30, 2020November 7, 2020

Panama is Open For Tourism

Exhibitor News 2020

Panama Has Opened Its Borders to All Countries PANAMA CITY, PANAMA – Panama has officially opened its borders and is welcoming international travellers back to the country. The reopening of ... Read more

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020

Enjoying Outdoor Orlando

Exhibitor News 2020

30+ Open Air and Social-Distance-Friendly Ideas, from Theme Park Lands to Natural Thrills Orlando, Fla. – As more visitors thoughtfully plan vacations around outdoor and social distance criteria, Visit Orlando ... Read more

October 29, 2020

News from Costa Rica Tourism Board

Exhibitor News 2020

Key focuses for 2021 Costa Rica ready to welcome back UK visitors Costa Rica re-opened its borders to UK travellers on 1 August 2020, following their nearly four-month closure ... Read more

October 29, 2020

Beaches for All by re-using plastic

Exhibitor News 2020

IL VIAGGIO TRAVEL (local ground operator, 2005), is the only one in Costa Rica which creates accessible itineraries and has all the equipment and training for adapting tourism into a ... Read more

October 29, 2020October 30, 2020

Listen Technologies Will Showcase Travel & Tour Solutions At Travel Forward Virtual 2020

Exhibitor News 2020

Invites travel operators and destination marketers to discover how multilingual wireless technology solutions can support social distancing and open travel markets. BLUFFDALE, UTAH – October 19, 2020 – Listen Technologies ... Read more

October 29, 2020

Here’s why every hotel should have their own app in a post-Covid world and how this startup can help you.

Exhibitor News 2020

For tomorrow’s travellers, health and safety will be a decisive factor when choosing which hotel to stay. Your own hotel app can upgrade guest experience with a contactless interaction while ... Read more

October 29, 2020

Quinta do Lago, The Algarve, Unveils First Look at Casa do Lago Restaurant

Exhibitor News 2020

The newly transformed, Casa do Lago, seafood restaurant in the heart of the Algarve now exhibits a refreshed and sophisticated nautical feel, emulating the gorgeous blue water which can be ... Read more

October 29, 2020

Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Italian Alps, Announces Brand New Sustainability Strategy

Exhibitor News 2020

Courmayeur Mont Blanc’s Skyway Monte Bianco Experience, which offers the unique thrill of reaching the roof of Europe at 3,446 metres, has announced a brand-new sustainability strategy. Skyway is the ... Read more

October 29, 2020

Unleash Your Inner Michelle With A Derry Girls Experience, Brand New Tour Packages

Exhibitor News 2020

Hastings Hotels has unleashed a brand new tour package experience devoted to the smash hit Channel 4 show, Derry Girls. Visitors can walk in the footsteps of Erin, Michelle, or ... Read more

October 29, 2020

Brand New Villas Available with Tuscany Now & More

Exhibitor News 2020

Tuscany Now & More is delighted to announce the newest addition of luxurious villas exclusively added to their portfolio for the 2020 and 2021 season. This is following a 500% ... Read more

October 29, 2020October 30, 2020

Where Nature is the Ultimate Luxury

Exhibitor News 2020

The concept of Vila Planinka is that of a boutique home-away-from-home. The hotel has been created using natural materials from the surrounding area and there are just 23 rooms, each ... Read more

October 28, 2020

News for World Travel Market 2020 – Destination Canada adds fresh content to its Canada Training Hub

Exhibitor News 2020

Over the past 4 months Destination Canada has added 12 fresh new videos to its Agents Training Hub. Covering all provinces and territories with the exception of Alberta, Nunavut ... Read more

October 28, 2020

Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort launches Unique and Exclusive Underwater Breathwork Programme

Exhibitor News 2020

Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort on the stunning Eastern Caribbean island of St Lucia, has created a unique programme combining wellness, breathwork and diving for the ultimate, therapeutic underwater experience. ... Read more

October 28, 2020

Water charity Just a Drop praises World Travel Market for continued project support

Exhibitor News 2020

October 2020 Clean water charity, Just a Drop has praised the organisers of the annual WTM London for their continued support as the 40 year old global networking and marketing ... Read more

October 8, 2020October 22, 2020

How to make the most of WTM Virtual

Blog, Travel Industry

We’re excited to be able to offer everything you would usually expect from us in virtual form. From insightful conference sessions, to the opportunity to meet with people ‘face-to-face’, read ... Read more

September 7, 2020September 7, 2020

What can we do to revive the travel industry?

Blog, Travel Industry

As travel restrictions slowly begin to be lifted, and traveller’s confidence rebuilds, there’s one question that needs to be answered: what can we do to revive the travel industry?

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020

8 best places to enjoy autumn in the UK

Blog, Destinations, Travel Industry

If you’re planning a staycation for the next couple of months, here’s eight places you can visit to make the most of autumn…

August 27, 2020October 13, 2020

Ally ship: The driving force for diversity and inclusion in the travel industry?

Video, Webinars

Speakers Jamie-Lee Abtar is the Executive Director of BAME Women in Travel CIC a social enterprise dedicated to assisting Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) women in the travel, tourism ... Read more

August 18, 2020August 19, 2020

How travel brands can use social media in 2020

Blog, marketing

Travellers use social media at every stage of their trip and now is the time for travel brands to make sure they are getting the most out of it.

August 14, 2020August 20, 2020

Catch up – Bounce Back: The Not So Smooth Path to Returning to Business

Video, Webinars

Speakers With her rich experience in the global tourism sector, Carol Hay has directed multi-national marketing portfolios spanning destination branding, product development, sustainable tourism development, public relations, crisis management and ... Read more

August 12, 2020

Free bike repairs offered by Aberdeen charity

Community Corner, Travel Community

Adventure Aberdeen will begin offering free bike repairs and maintenance work to anyone in the city who cannot afford to pay for services.

LifeLine to help travel professionals transfer their skills to other sectors

Community Corner, Travel Community

ABTA LifeLine announced today that they will be helping travel colleagues affected by COVID-19 to transfer their skills to other sectors. They have partnered with People 1st International on this ... Read more

August 5, 2020August 20, 2020

8 motivations for booking a wellness trip revealed

Blog, Wellness

Wellness has been a popular trend within the tourism industry for a while now. It allows travellers to use their holidays, and precious time off work, to maintain or improve ... Read more

July 30, 2020August 20, 2020

Catch up – Travel and Tourism: Embracing Transformation to Move Beyond Coronavirus

Video, Webinars

Speakers Caroline Bremner manages the global content strategy for the travel and tourism industry at Euromonitor International, which she joined in July 1996. Euromonitor International is a world leading market ... Read more

Parkdean Resorts launch campaign to boost UK Staycations

Community Corner, Travel Community

Summer vacations may have been put on pause this year, but Parkdean Resorts are keen to encourage people to fall back in love with what the UK can offer as ... Read more

July 16, 2020February 8, 2021

Britain Unites To Thank Our NHS

Exhibitor News 2020, Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=QRNy_aOWiUM&t=3s A nationwide initiative, brought together by the tourism industry, is offering the NHS free tickets to attractions & venues across the UK. A new initiative that will give the ... Read more

July 15, 2020July 14, 2020

100 healthcare heroes awarded flights by Direct Travel

Community Corner, Travel Community

Direct Travel, Inc. announced the winners of their Flights for Heroes initiative this week. Each of the 100 healthcare heroes will be given a roundtrip airfare ticket which they can ... Read more

Alton Towers gives away 30,000 free tickets to key workers

Community Corner, Travel Community

It may be a while until international travel picks up again, but in the meantime many of us are feeding our travel bug with staycations. If theme parks are your ... Read more

July 3, 2020July 10, 2020

Sustainability: The Hard Truth with Lucy Siegle

Previous Podcast

Listen now on iTunes Listen now on Spotify Thank you for listening to our joint episode with The Big Travel Podcast!We are no strangers to the term “sustainability”. Over the ... Read more

ROL cruise raise £100,000 for the NHS

Community Corner, Travel Community

The cruise industry may have been heavily impacted by COVID-19, but ROL cruise have used their time to raise money for the NHS. In total they have raised £100,000 since ... Read more

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020

Key Affluent Post-COVID Travel & In-bound luxury travel into the Middle East

Video

Chris Wisson, Altiant’s Knowledge Director, presents a webinar focusing on luxury travel in the post-COVID-19 world. The webinar will include exclusive data from Altiant and their “high-net-worth” clientele on ... Read more

June 26, 2020August 20, 2020

Catch up – Bringing your brand to life with video content

Video, Webinars

Speakers Gareth Davies is MD of The Presenter Studio, a content creation and presenter coaching business. Gareth has over 20 years experience working in the media – producing the world’s ... Read more

Bar managers launch cocktail mix to support homeless charity

Community Corner, Travel Community

Coronavirus has had a huge impact on the hospitality industry, and the closure of bars has left many staff struggling to make ends meet. That’s why two furloughed London bar ... Read more

Luxury hotel uniform designers switch to making face masks

Community Corner, Travel Community

Wearing face masks is known to be effective in reducing the spread of coronavirus, and one luxury uniform designer is diverting resources to help supply them.

June 22, 2020June 29, 2020

Catch Up – What industry stakeholders can tell us about the future of Wellness Tourism

Video, Webinars

Speakers Anne Dimon is President/CEO of the Wellness Tourism Association a not-for-profit launched in 2018 and now with 100 plus members and partners in 21 counties. A long time industry ... Read more

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020

Preparing for the new normal

Video

Ensuring major attractions are open is just part of the phasing for welcoming tourism back to Abu Dhabi.

June 19, 2020August 17, 2020

How can luxury brands respond to post-coronavirus behaviour?

Blog, Luxury, Travel Industry

With some countries now starting to ease their lockdown regulations due to COVID-19, there have already been signs of revenge spending with luxury brands.

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020

Resilience in Tourism

Video

ProColombia talks about their current and future plans for supporting tourism through this difficult time and looking to a brighter future.

June 17, 2020June 18, 2020

Malaysia – Looking to the future

Video

With inter-state travel allowed since June 10th, Malaysia is looking to a future opening of borders and creating “travel bubbles” as their next step.

Free medical assistance to be offered at hotels

Community Corner, Travel Community

Medical assistance will be offered to guests at Riu Hotels from this week. ‘Riu protect’ will also include help for those affected by COVID-19 during their stay.

June 16, 2020June 26, 2020

Key Affluent Post-COVID Travel & In-bound luxury travel into the Middle East

Video, Webinars

Speakers Joining Reed Travel Exhibitions as head of ILTM in January 2012, Alison has an extensive global background and over 25 years’ experience in the premium travel and lifestyle sectors. ... Read more

June 16, 2020June 18, 2020

Looking forward to welcoming visitors back

Video

As part of BBC Global News’ Travel Insiders series, Rajan Datar, catches up with Sherin Francis, CEO of Seychelles Tourism on their plans for welcoming tourists back to their islands…

June 12, 2020June 23, 2020

Catch-up – Destination Europe: Where do we go from here?

Video, Webinars

Speakers Rajan Datar is an award-winning, broadcaster, journalist and conference moderator whose career has spanned three decades of current affairs, arts, business and documentary presenting, reporting and producing for the ... Read more

Chester zoo saved by £2.5m donations from animal-lovers

Community Corner, Travel Community

As zoos and safari parks are set to re-open on June 15, Chester zoo have been saved from collapse by nearly £2.5m in donations. As well as being given the ... Read more

Expedia Affiliate Program to kick start the travel industry

Community Corner, Travel Community

An affiliate programme that will help kick start the travel industry had been unveiled by Expedia. The Travel Agent Affiliate Programme (TAAP) will support US-based travel advisors, giving them the ... Read more

June 11, 2020June 23, 2020

Catch Up – Flipping the Narrative: Composing Tomorrow’s Destination Strategy

Video, Webinars

Speakers After being an engineer for the French space agency and a member of the general management at Microsoft EMEA and Deutsche Telekom, Alban co-founded in 2006 the first Open ... Read more

Virtual tours of famous homes and palaces made available online

Community Corner, Travel Community

Are you curious to see how some of the world’s most famous artists and royalty live? From the Royal Palace in Stockholm to Jackson Pollock’s New York home, you can ... Read more

Project Wingman Creates Much Needed Oasis For NHS Workers In New York

Community Corner, Travel Community

Project Wingman, for those who don’t know, is the fantastic initiative provided by Airline Crew volunteers to give NHS workers a safe haven from the continued pressures COVID-19 has put them under.

UK Businesses make the move to virtual to deliver wellness support

Community Corner, Travel Community

It’s World Wellbeing Week in a couple of weeks (22nd – 26th June) and some UK businesses have given themselves a virtual head start!

June 4, 2020July 1, 2020

WTM London partners with ITIC Virtual Summit

Press Releases, WTM London

A virtual conference called “The Future Of Travel & Tourism – Financial Strategies for Recovery” takes place on Wednesday June 10th from 9:15am to 2:15pm (BST). Organised by the International ... Read more

Health and wellbeing events go virtual

Community Corner, Travel Community

Several events went online for Mental Health and Wellbeing week to provide much needed respite and support. As the continuing stress of COVID-19 effects daily life, it was great to ... Read more

May 27, 2020May 27, 2020

Quarantine Concerts: live music goes virtual

Community Corner, Travel Community

Virtual DJ sets and concerts have taken off over the last couple of months as a way to cheer people up and add some value to the stay-at-home situation.

May 26, 2020August 13, 2020

New travel initiative is shining a light on travel companies helping during COVID-19

Blog, Resilience and Recovery

A newly launched initiative is shining a light on those travel companies helping during the COIVD-19 outbreak.

May 22, 2020May 28, 2020

Remote areas to receive extra protection once lockdown lifts

Community Corner, Travel Community

Photo by Connor Mollison For the past couple of months many tourist hotspots have had a breather from the constant flow of visitors they regularly receive. From the Venice canals to ... Read more

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

Tourist hotspots to explore sustainable tourism

Community Corner, Travel Community

With some parts of the world slowly coming out of lockdown and high season due to begin for many, tourist hotspots are starting to consider sustainable tourism options.

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

Carbon emissions drop amid worldwide lockdown

Community Corner, Travel Community

As countries around the world imposed lockdown orders it has also had the positive side effect of reducing carbon emissions.

May 19, 2020August 13, 2020

World Responsible Tourism Awards 2020

Blog, Responsible Tourism

In this year when the world faces a global pandemic, it seemed inappropriate to continue with the World Responsible Tourism Awards as usual.

May 18, 2020August 13, 2020

The Cruise Industry Feels the Brunt of the Coronavirus-led Travel Shutdown

Blog, Resilience and Recovery

Travel bans imposed across the globe, hundreds of thousands of flight cancellations, thousands of cancelled cruise voyages and port closures have led to a sharp drop in tourism demand.

May 15, 2020August 13, 2020

Air travel shown to rebound quickly once travel restrictions lifted

Aviation, Blog

As countries slowly move out of lockdown mode and reopen their economies, there is a big unknown as to how long it will take for air travel to resume.

May 15, 2020May 29, 2020

Catch up – Tourism post-COVID: the challenges and opportunities for sustainable travel

Video, Webinars

Speakers Jeremy Smith is the editor of sustainable tourism news site Travindy.com. Author of recently published Transforming Travel – realising the potential of sustainable tourism (2018). As well as writing ... Read more

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

British Airways increase efforts to ship PPE to the NHS

Community Corner, Travel Community

British Airways are increasing their efforts to ship crucial PPE equipment to the NHS this month. They have increased their weekly cargo-only flights from Shanghai and Beijing to 21 and ... Read more

Alaska Airlines Launches #MillionMealsChallenge

Community Corner, Travel Community

Despite the stressful situation that we are currently facing with the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen some overwhelming displays of kindness and generosity all over the world. One of these demonstrations ... Read more

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020

Airline pilot returns to firefighting during pandemic

Community Corner, Travel Community

It is clear that while all business sectors have been facing hardship, the past few months have been particularly difficult for the aviation industry. However, despite all the challenges, we ... Read more

May 12, 2020June 1, 2020

Catch up – The New Normal? Country Branding at the time of Covid-19… and after

Video, Webinars

Speakers Samantha Adams is VP, Advertising Sales, Western Europe for BBC Global News, the international, commercial arm of the BBC. Prior to joining the BBC, she worked at some of ... Read more

May 11, 2020August 13, 2020

What will air travel look like in the next six months?

Aviation, Blog

The experience of travelling by plane is set to change forever. New restrictions and regulations will appear for every part of the journey due to COVID-19.

NASA launches online resource hub

Community Corner, Travel Community

NASA has launched a new digital platform, NASA At Home, as an online hub of the space agency’s best content from across the universe. NASA has added free e-books, virtual tours, podcasts, ... Read more

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

Disney Park staff are keeping the magic alive

Community Corner, Travel Community

Usually busy and teeming with people, the Disney parks have sadly been closed due to the Coronavirus outbreak and thousands of people have had to cancel their much-anticipated holidays. While ... Read more