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 5, 2020

Investment Conference: Ministers and Industry Bosses Unite to Plan Travel’s Recovery

Press Releases, WTM London

Tourism ministers and industry executives from around the world will take part in a major two-day investment conference to promote the recovery of travel. The International Tourism & Investment Conference ... Read more

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

Experience Cape Town from township to terroir

Press Releases, WTM Africa

eKasi to Constantia illustrates the story of two vastly different worlds merged together through the flavours of food and wine. This is the story of how a small restaurant from ... Read more

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

World-renowned Zeitz MOCAA celebrates Cape Town’s creative talent

Press Releases, WTM Africa

Zeitz MOCAA, the world’s largest Museum of Contemporary African Art, is celebrating the work of local Capetonians on its hallowed walls. The museum reopened on 22 October, after seven months, ... Read more

November 4, 2020

Wrap Up: Millennials Prioritise Wellness and Nature for Their Next Trip

Press Releases, WTM London

Millennials interested in nature breaks will drive the first stage of wellness tourism’s recovery, according to data released at London Travel Week Virtual. Research from Wellness Tourism Association, carried out ... Read more

November 4, 2020

Wrap Up: London Travel Week lifts lid on content creation and how it’ll change post-COVID

Press Releases, WTM London

Travel influencers say people who think their global-trotting lifestyle is easy are sadly mistaken – while destination representatives warn it’s going to get tougher for content creators once tourist boards ... Read more

November 4, 2020November 18, 2020

Wrap Up: Diversity in Travel ads helps humankind as well as the industry

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Travel marketers which embrace diversity in their campaigns can play a role in creating a more tolerant society around the world, according to a London Travel Week Virtual panel. Stephanie ... Read more

November 4, 2020November 18, 2020

Wrap Up: Airlines Can Sustain Their Carbon-Neutral Goals During COVID Recovery

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Aviation industry guru John Strickland has told a London Travel Week Virtual seminar that the upheaval faced by airlines “is not temporary crisis, this is a major structural change for ... 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, 2020November 18, 2020

World Responsible Tourism Awards 2020 Addressing the Challenge of COVID-19

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

This year, the World Responsible Tourism Awards are dedicated to recognising those working across tourism who have done something extraordinary to address the many challenges of the pandemic. The ambition ... 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

November 4, 2020

Euromonitor Launches Global Report: Accelerating Travel Innovation after Coronavirus at WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

Global tourism will take at least three-five years to recover from Covid-19, but players are finding innovative ways to survive the impact of coronavirus, according to a Euromonitor International report, ... Read more

November 3, 2020November 18, 2020

Announcing the Responsible Tourism Programme for London Travel Week and WTM Virtual

Press Releases, Responsible Tourism, WTM London

Throughout two unique events, WTM Virtual and London Travel Week have gathered an unrivalled selection of voices to explore the way forward for responsible tourism. On November 4, London Travel Week will host a ... Read more

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020

WTM Virtual Honours the Very Best in the Industry

Press Releases, WTM London

Winners Announced at the WTM Virtual World Travel Leaders Awards Ceremony WTM Virtual has named this year’s World Travel Leaders, the annual recognition of companies and individuals from around the ... Read more

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020

Reality Bites For Airlines

Aviation, Blog

Airlines had hoped that by now, they’d be seeing significant signs of travel recovery, but reality bites. COVID-19 and politicians had other plans.

November 2, 2020

WTM Virtual hosts first meeting of tourism ministers from Israel, UAE and Bahrain since historic Abraham Accords signing

Press Releases, WTM London

Government representatives will discuss plans to use tourism as a path to peace Tourism Ministers from Israel, United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Bahrain will come together at WTM Virtual ... Read more

November 2, 2020October 30, 2020

Responsible Tourism at WTM Virtual

Blog, Responsible Tourism

The pandemic has caused WTM London to go virtual. WTM London this year is carbon neutral – well nearly. Our computers, networks and servers all use increasing amounts of electricity ... 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, 2020October 29, 2020

The long run evolution of aviation activity following COVID-19

Aviation, Blog, Resilience and Recovery

Airlines’ business models, technology developments, new products and services, sustainability approaches… discover some of the factors that will shape and transform the global aviation industry after COVID-19.

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 29, 2020November 18, 2020

What to Expect at London Travel Week Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

Kicking off tomorrow, London Travel Week Virtual will maximise the online experience of all WTM Virtual delegates over the next seven days. Taking place between 30th October and 5th November ... 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 28, 2020October 28, 2020

Travel Forward Virtual Platform is Now Live

Press Releases, Travel Forward, Uncategorised

TF Visitors will have full access to TF Virtual conference programme and meetings with TF Exhibitors free of charge TF Virtual Conference Programme will welcome Booking.com, Expedia, Lufthansa and Google ... Read more

October 28, 2020October 27, 2020

From crowd-free cities to adrenaline-pumping adventure: Poland’s tourism plans for 2021

Blog, Destinations, Travel Industry

From the buzzing capital city of Warsaw, to the winding waterways of ‘The Land of a Thousand Lakes’, Poland is a European destination with a rich variety of unique experiences.

October 27, 2020

Two Steps to Marketing Your Business Out of COVID-19 in Partnership with The Five Percent

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM Virtual announce the launch of two tailored marketing events that are going to take place during London Travel Week and WTM Virtual. Aimed at senior travel marketing professionals, the ... Read more

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020

Employing the differently-abled

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Responsible Tourism

At the heart of Responsible Tourism is the idea that tourism businesses look at the social, environmental and economic issues in the place or places that they do business and ... Read more

October 27, 2020October 29, 2020

15 BAME High Fliers in the Travel Industry

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion

Black History Month in the UK is a welcome opportunity to celebrate within our wider communities and highlight current exceptional female talent from a BAME background in the travel industry.

October 27, 2020October 26, 2020

What is regenerative tourism? And how should we deliver it?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

If regenerative tourism is just another new buzzword repackaging the same old thing, it will also be devalued and then replaced in time. Yes it is about making things better. ... Read more

October 22, 2020

It’s finally time to meet the world-famous Baby Dragons

Exhibitor News 2020

At the begining of this summer we revealed to the public for the first time our most carefully guarded cave inhabitants. Four years after they hatched and caused quite a ... Read more

October 22, 2020

WTM Virtual To Hold On Demand sessions

Press Releases, WTM London

Visitors don’t need to wait for live sessions to keep up with travel industry trends WTM Virtual is offering a series of pre-recorded On Demand Virtual Sessions so visitors can ... Read more

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

The destinations spending money on marketing campaigns now

Blog, marketing

It is easy to assume that marketing spend now is wasted money. Many countries still have not opened their borders and, at the end of September, airline body IATA predicted ... Read more

October 20, 2020

WTM Virtual Platform is Now Live

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM Virtual platform, the exciting, new virtual arena for this year’s WTM London and London Travel Week, is now live and open for all registered delegates to create professional and ... Read more

October 20, 2020October 19, 2020

How to make the most of Travel Forward Virtual

Blog, Technology, Travel Technology

Last month we announced that Travel Forward would be a fully virtual event in November. One of the questions we were frequently asked was ‘how will the virtual event compare ... Read more

October 20, 2020October 19, 2020

Will we make tourism better? An interview with Taleb Rifai

Blog, Responsible Tourism

The COVID-19 crisis has created an opportunity to rethink tourism, a pause enabling us to reshape the sector and to do tourism better – if we want to and if ... Read more

October 16, 2020October 15, 2020

How travel risk is changing in the COVID era

Blog, Travel Industry

From younger travellers to the aviation sector, to the hotel industry. Travel risk continues evolving and shaping the global travel sector during the COVID era, a time where the industry’s ... Read more

October 15, 2020

Exhibitors gear up for WTM Virtual and Travel Forward Virtual

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

Travel companies and tourist boards from around the world are preparing to set out their stalls at WTM Virtual and Travel Forward Virtual (November 9-11). Thousands of travel professionals are ... Read more

October 14, 2020October 22, 2020

Travel Forward Virtual Conference Programme Welcomes Booking.com, Expedia and Lufthansa

Press Releases, Travel Forward

The sessions will cover issues faced by travel tech providers and touch on the specifics of the current situation while also looking at how COVID-19 plays into trends Travel Forward ... Read more

October 12, 2020October 9, 2020

How can we ensure a lasting recovery for tourism?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Tourism’ future won’t be saved by cleaner aviation fuels or speedier quarantine processes. These just improve the current model. They get us back to getting bigger again.

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

October 8, 2020October 7, 2020

Domestic and international tourism: learning to complement each other

Blog, marketing

If you can’t visit us, watch us. Which is what Tourism Australia said this week in producing high-quality videos reminding would-be international visitors what they are missing.

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020

Why Should Travel Brands Get Both a WTTC Stamp and a Certification?

Blog, Travel Industry

The travel sector is proving to be ever hardy and resilient. Six months into the pandemic, and after worldwide lockdowns have taken place, destinations and certain travel and tourism brands ... Read more

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020

Can we make Tourism Better?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

While recognising that the pandemic is far from over and that many countries are experiencing a second wave, it is important to look beyond survival to recovery.

October 7, 2020

Buyers can seal deals with contacts around the world at WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

The virtual event will focus on restoring and developing buyers’ business connections, growing network, and learning how to make a comeback in the travel industry Buyers from travel firms around ... Read more

October 5, 2020November 18, 2020

London Travel Week Virtual partners with BCMA Influence and Traverse to create the newest Content Creator Summit

Press Releases, WTM London

As part of London Travel Week Virtual 2020, a virtual event designed for content creators to learn and network will take place in partnership with the BCMA and Traverse, helping ... Read more

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020

WTM Virtual unveils Andalucia as Premier Partner for 2020

Press Releases, WTM London

Andalucia will be WTM Virtual’s Premier Partner, as the Spanish region’s tourism industry recovers from the pandemic. The sponsorship deal is part of Andalucia’s nearly €9 million international marketing campaign ... Read more

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020

‘Workations’: A new frontier for hybrid tourism

Blog, Travel Industry

A new tourism economy could emerge that focuses on travelling less and staying longer, whilst avoiding overcrowded locations. It’s time for the industry to launch new packages and ideas.

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020

Biodiversity, eco-system services and tourism – conflict or symbiosis?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Biodiversity loss and climate change are the twin existential challenges that we face as humanity. The responsible recovery of the travel and tourism sector after the COVID-19 pandemic requires ... Read more

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020

Registration Now Live for Travel Forward Virtual

Press Releases, Travel Forward

TF Visitors will have full access to TF Virtual conference programme and meetings with TF Exhibitors for free To access the full WTM Virtual content, TF Visitors can register for an ... Read more

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020

Trade Registration Opens for WTM Virtual

Press Releases, Uncategorised, WTM London

Early bird tickets for £25 will give visitors access to an extensive conference programme, virtual exhibition, and the chance to book one-to-one meetings with exhibitors. Ticket price includes access to ... Read more

September 25, 2020September 28, 2020

How to deal with the crisis, part 2: Reasons to be cheerful…

Blog, Responsible Tourism

So, at the end of Climate Week, on Friday’s for Future Global Day of Climate action, and with World Tourism Day at the weekend, here are my latest reasons to ... Read more

September 25, 2020October 13, 2020

Effectively understanding and using OTAs

Video, Webinars

Speakers Jonathan Lubbe is part of the Strategic and sales team of Proactive Hospitality Solutions, where he helps coordinate, lead, develop, create, and implement the strategies that our strategic team ... Read more

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020

What can we do right now to help Africa’s travel industry recover?

WTM Africa

By WTM Africa Team As travel restrictions slowly begin to lift throughout Africa, and confidence rebuilds, there’s one question that needs to be answered: what can we do right now ... Read more

September 24, 2020September 23, 2020

How to be an Ally: 10 useful resources that can help

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion

Many people want to educate themselves more about issues relating to racial discrimination and become better allies. Here are 10 useful resources that can help you on your journey.

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020

How to attract travellers in the current market: a tailored approach

Blog, Travel Industry

New trends within the global travel market are rising at a fast pace while others keep decelerating amid the current uncertain environment. From customers’ demographics to the way vacations are ... Read more

September 23, 2020September 24, 2020

WTM first as Ryanair and JetBlue CEOs touch down for Q&As at WTM Virtual

Press Releases, WTM London

Michael O’Leary and Robin Hayes in conversation with aviation expert John Strickland CEOs of low-cost carriers from both sides of the Atlantic will give updates on how they are adapting ... Read more

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020

Rewiring the world economy

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Neoliberalism is in retreat. In an increasingly protectionist world this affects tourism directly as travel across borders becomes less frictionless, decarbonisation becomes a political imperative and biodiversity loss moves up ... Read more

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020

London Travel Week will be fully virtual in 2020

London Travel Week, Press Releases, WTM London

The event will give the opportunity to travel professionals, businesses and destinations to enhance their WTM Virtual experience by attending virtual events designed to inspire industry recovery, rebuilding and innovation. ... Read more

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020

Gen Z can save the travel industry…if we learn what drives them

Blog, marketing

One survey found that 79% of travel decisions are influenced by Gen Z – the travel and tourism industry should ignore that statistic at its peril.

September 17, 2020September 15, 2020

Why improving the customer journey and user experience is the new priority for travel organisations

Blog, Travel Industry

Companies within the global travel sector have identified the improvement of these two digital elements as their main priority for the next 12 months.

September 15, 2020September 14, 2020

How do we really deal with the crisis facing us all?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

Last week I learned that 2020 is the second hottest year on record, after 2016. (For the record, that makes it the second hottest year in the last 100,000 years)

September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

WTM London and Travel Forward will be virtual-only shows in November 2020

Press Releases, Travel Forward, WTM London

The shows will take place on 9-11 November and are set to be the main virtual travel trade events of 2020 WTM Virtual to feature one-to-one meetings, conference sessions, roundtables ... Read more

September 14, 2020September 17, 2020

Why destinations should reinforce responsible tourism within their strategies

Blog, Destinations, Responsible Tourism

In the new normal, destinations should place sustainability at the core of their strategies as it is the main element that underpins their resilience and tackles impacts.

September 11, 2020September 11, 2020

How do we build travel back better?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

At WTM Virtual in November we shall be addressing the core challenge that confronts our sector: How do we build back better after the damage done to our sector by ... Read more

September 8, 2020

WTM London joins forces with BAME Women in Travel Partnership kicks off with virtual webinar session

Press Releases, WTM London

WTM London has joined forces with Women in Travel (CIC), the social enterprise dedicated to empowering women through employability and entrepreneurship, to host a series of webinars and blogs on ... Read more

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020

Two-thirds of consumers are concerned about climate change, why aren’t travel businesses doing more?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

We can take steps to protect ourselves from COVID-19, but we cannot self-isolate from climate change.

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 7, 2020September 4, 2020

Ripping up the travel marketing manual for 2021

Blog, marketing

Travel marketing, March-September 2020: Close down, think short-term, salvage remains of the summer season, lose staff, realign, change marketing strategy completely for 2021.

September 3, 2020September 1, 2020

The Resilience of Hospitality: Hotel PR & Marketing in the first COVID-19 phase

Blog, Hospitality, marketing

The return to normalcy for each hospitality brand has been a complicated equation, based primarily on domestic recovery.

September 2, 2020September 2, 2020

How can aviation influencers help the industry to rebuild confidence?

Aviation, Blog, marketing

Aviation influencers take pride in educating their audiences on the flight experience. The airlines that are able to leverage their influence will likely have an advantage once the industry picks ... Read more

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…

September 1, 2020September 7, 2020

Which trends should guide tourism’s recovery?

Blog, Resilience and Recovery, Responsible Tourism

As we imagine our new place in the world, how might such trends change the world? How should they influence our planning? Are we trying to build back to levels ... Read more

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

Join the UK travel industry’s fight to #SaveTravel

Blog, Resilience and Recovery

The #SaveTravel campaign seeks to make the UK government recognise and respond to the unique challenge facing travel companies large and small.

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 26, 2020August 25, 2020

What can we learn from Sicily as they invest in tourism?

Blog, Destinations, Travel Industry

COVID has been a ‘total disaster’ for tourism to Sicily, as it has been for many destinations. But now the Italian region is investing millions of euro to incentivise international ... Read more

August 25, 2020August 26, 2020

How are biodiversity loss and human disease affecting tourism?

Blog, Responsible Tourism

SARS, MERS and Ebola originated in wild animals. There is a growing awareness of the links between animal health and the health of our planet.

August 21, 2020September 3, 2020

How Allyship can foster diversity and inclusion in the travel industry

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion

Allyship matters because once we acknowledge that we have privileges, we need to ensure that we use these privileges to improve the lives of others.

August 20, 2020August 20, 2020

The set of skills needed by travel professionals after COVID-19

Blog, Travel Industry

New abilities are required for the ultimate professional within the travel and tourism sector. While the industry focuses its efforts on adapting to the new normal, knowledge remains the most ... Read more