SKAL International Cusco and the National Tourism Police in Peru teamed up top fight sexual exploitation in tourism. Maria del Pilar is a remarkable leader in the travel and tourism industry and a shining mentor for SKAL International. Teaming up with the National Tourism Police of Peru is a step many within the SKAL network […]
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Join our discussion on Women’s Leadership in Travel and Tourism
World Tourism Network joined Mandala Research to partner in this important discussion on Women Leadership -and you are invited! Women in Travel and Tourism International will convene an industry leadership forum in Washington, D.C., on April 18. The forum will address gender-based power imbalances that risk impacting the domestic and global tourism industry. “As with […]
Steer clear of these U.S. airports!
by: Juergen T Steinmetz | Going to OGG, LIH, FLL, MCO, PBI? Eager Americans are booking trips to national parks, northern beaches, great lakes, and other destinations closed during the winter. According to research conducted by Airports AirHelp, some airports are likely to have problems with flight disruptions. Based on “flight disruptions” from airports with […]
Italy Tourism Minister Pushes Extra Pay for Weekend Work
The employment of young people in Italy on the weekend has aroused controversy, and the Minister of Tourism has a monetary solution. “Young people who work on weekends will earn more than on normal days.” The Minister of Tourism, Daniela Santanche, announced this in the presentation to the Chamber of Deputies of the bill on […]
New Pandemic in the Making Made in China?
The World Health Organization (WHO) is monitoring all bird flu viruses because of their ability to evolve and begin another pandemic. A 56-year-old Chinese woman from the southern province of Guangdong became the first human to die from a bird flu. According to the WHO, she was the third person that is known to have […]
African Airlines Last Made Profits in 2010
African carriers suffered cumulative losses of $3.5 billion in 2020-2022, the period of the global COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Africa’s civil aviation sector had been losing money for nearly thirteen years now. Based on IATA’s own calculations, airline industry’s slump on African continent has lasted for […]
2023 Annular Solar Eclipse is Just Six Months Away
Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas will see an annular solar eclipse on October 14 This year’s annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023, is only 6 months away. States that will see an annular solar eclipse on the morning of October 14th in the US are Oregon, California, Nevada, […]
In-Person Meetings Boost Connections, Productivity and Creativity
No technology will ever replace the magic and energy that exists when people get together for an in-person meeting New research revealed that 51% of U.S. employees feel that meeting in person is important because it boosts productivity and creativity. In addition, 49% think it creates a sense of belonging to the team. The survey, […]
new staff members at its offices in Rome, Milan and Venice
New collaborators will work in close synergy with the Venice headquarters and aim to attract business to these cities, the strongest in Italy in terms of MICE demand from abroad. Target Motivation, a Venice-based event agency, celebrates the full return of the MICE industry to normal by giving new life and energy to its offices […]
Seychelles Holds First Major Sales Call Meetings for 2023 in China
With Chinese visitors eager to resume traveling once more, Tourism Seychelles organized its first significant sales call meetings in China. The meetings took place from March 20 to 31, 2023, in collaboration with its business partners from Raffles and Four Seasons. The delegation visited key travel agencies, tour operators, and OTAs in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, […]