UNWTO invited the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to contribute to the UNWTO Inclusive Recovery Guide, Issue 2: Cultural Tourism. This is the second set of guidelines relating to the socio-cultural impacts of COVID-19 issued by UNWTO and will continue to be revised, as the situation evolves. The publication draws on the insights […]
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UNWTO offers technical assistance to restart tourism activities in the Caribbean
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Feb
Feb
Over the course of two days, a regional virtual workshop analyzed the importance of tourism data for supporting the sector in the present and helping tourism to restart in the Caribbean in a timely and sustainable manner. The workshop brought together around 130 participants from 23 States, including the leaders of National Tourism Administrations, National […]
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Mega Homestay Development & Training Workshop inaugurated by Tourism Minister at Darjeeling
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Feb
Feb
Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism (Independent Charge) Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated the three days Incredible India Mega Homestay Development & Training Workshop in Darjeeling, West Bengal on 22 FEB. Ministry of Tourism’s India Tourism Regional Office (East) has organized this workshop from 22nd -24th February 2021 in association with the Eastern Himalayas […]
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Sustainability Initiatives at Adaaran Prestige Vadoo
23
Feb
Feb
The all-water-villa resort, Adaaran Prestige in Maldives is starting a variety of sustainability initiatives in line with Adaaran’s effort to support a sustainable environment, contribute to environmental protection and maintain its position among the most eco-friendly resorts in the Maldives. In order to gain awareness on marine issues, Adaaran is hosting an art competition on […]
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“LET’S GO METRO TO RETRO” on 27th February
23
Feb
Feb
SKAL International Club Trivandrum a group of Hospitality and Tourism professionals is organizing a heritage tour titled as “LET’S GO METRO TO RETRO” on 27th February from 3 pm to 6 pm in a heritage double-decker KSRTC bus in association with the Kerala Tourism department and other travel and tourism associations. The trip starts from […]
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Feb
Feb
The highly-anticipated World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 20th Global Summit, will now take place in April – one month later than the originally planned date. The event will convene public and private sector leaders and provide the platform for the sector’s global recovery The Global Summit is being organised in partnership with the Government […]
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Feb
Feb
Austria’s government and its tourism industry are working hard to ensure that the 2020/21 winter holidays are both safe and enjoyable for visitors, with a myriad of guidelines and measures in place from the gondola to the ski lesson, to the alpine hut and spa. Alongside the introduction and observation of COVID-19 protective procedures, Austria […]
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Burgeoning hopes on Biden in ameliorating ‘Trump Effect’ on tourism
04
Feb
Feb
As tourism, the worst-hit sector during the pandemic, attempts revival; Biden’s policies can be catalytic. It was detrimental; ‘Trump Effect’, also termed ‘Trump Slump’ marred the US tourism’s growth prospects for a few years. Global tourism too faced a pinch of it. Far-reaching policies of the former President of the US could create havocs and […]
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New hotel quarantine measures in UK will kill the Travel & Tourism Sector: warns WTTC
31
Jan
Jan
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) says the introduction of new hotel quarantines by the UK government would force the complete collapse of Travel & Tourism as we know it. WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, fears the crippling impact of the new proposals being considered by the UK government […]
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Thailand Launches “Thailand Traveller Voice” online survey platform
26
Jan
Jan
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently launched the “Thailand Traveller Voice” online survey platform that encourages tourists to provide feedback and recommendations on issues affecting tourist destinations, attractions and establishments, especially on safety, hygiene, and general travel services. Mr Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said, “The Thailand Traveller Voice online platform formed part of the […]
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Clandestine partying : Uruguay extends closure of Frontiers till end of Jan
19
Jan
Jan
Uruguay announced a raft of new measures to help contain the growing number of Covid-19 positive cases which if sustained could strain hospital and sanitary capacities. President Luis Lacalle Pou said that the current closure of frontiers which had been announced last December 21, including a more specific definition of the right of assembly, will […]
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Amitabh Bachchan to promote Uttarakhand Tourism
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Jan
Jan
Legendary Bollywood star actor, Amitabh Bachchan is soon expected to host a reality show to promote Uttarakhand tourism. Uttarakhand Cabinet has taken a decision on this, at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat. The show named ‘100 Days in Heaven’, will be hosted by the veteran Bollywood actor, which will be telecasted […]
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Tourism Malaysia Teams up with OPPO for Photography Contest
17
Jan
Jan
Tourism Malaysia’s joint effort with OPPO Malaysia for its ‘Be A RENOgrapher’ Photography Contest has finally come to an end. The contest saw Malaysians stepping up their creativity and taking the beauty of Malaysia through different lenses. This contest has brought to light many talented photographers expressing their creativity in unique ways which have always […]
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AP Government gifts Restart package to the Tourism industry
14
Jan
Jan
In a welcome move, the Andhra Pradesh government has approved a restart package to the tourism sector of the state. Through this, the state government has offered a restart package to the tune of INR 198.5 crore with interest subvention for assisting tourism establishments to restart their operations and support their fixed expenses and wage […]
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Thailand Offers Golf Quarantine for Foreign Nationals
13
Jan
Jan
The Ministry of Public Health’s Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) Thailand has announced that foreign golfers with advance arrangements for golfing in Thailand will be allowed to undergo a golf quarantine as an alternative local state quarantine option. During the quarantine period, foreign golfers will be able to enjoy golfing and health-related activities at the golf […]