The repercussions of the pandemic persist despite outward appearances suggesting that the worst of it is in the rear-view mirror. Industries worldwide were hit hard, but the food and hospitality industry was hit the hardest, with employment dropping by 86%, down 750,000 jobs, about 6.1% of its pre-COVID levels. Eating and drinking establishments are the […]
Envisioning Tourism in 2030 & Beyond is a new report urging tourism and transportation to take full account of greenhouse gas emissions. In so doing, this could mean: more governments including international aviation emissions in their Paris Agreement plans; tourist boards and travel companies targeting a greater proportion of short-haul customers and bringing net zero […]
Smart Security at Fiumicino Airport making it possible for passengers to pack unrestricted liquids and electronic devices in their carry-on. This hi-tech revolution is taking place at security checkpoints before boarding at Terminal One in Fiumucino and is quicker and easier than ever. Thanks to a technology that performs a real CT scan, passengers can […]
A call was made today by Minister Bartlett as he presented “Resilience for Blue Economy” during Caribbean Maritime University Lecture Series. Recognizing the tremendous contribution of the ocean to tourism development, Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has called on global tourism stakeholders to play a leading role in adopting and encouraging more sustainable values, […]
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announces the resignation of Liz Ortiguera as its Chief Executive Officer. Founded in 1951, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is a not-for-profit membership-based association that catalyzes the responsible development of travel and tourism to, from, and within the Asia Pacific region. Just a week ago Lize posted to her Instagram: […]
Her timeless acoustic track “Ain’t Nobody” accompanies the campaign that connects India Superstar Deepika Padukone’s journey with Qatar Airways as a Global Brand Ambassador. Qatar Airways launched this new brand campaign in collaboration with the world-renowned India actor as a culmination of the airline’s endeavor to redefine Qatar Airways Premium experience. In particular, the airline […]
Foxglove Communications Founder and CEO Gia Vecchio has bolstered leadership at the agency, adding Vice President and hospitality PR and marketing veteran, Andrea Jackson Ott. Andrea previously served as Managing Director at Wagstaff Media & Marketing (now MMGY Wagstaff), overseeing strategy and execution for a wide range of clients from up-and-coming culinary talents to three-Michelin […]
The Bicester Collection has just announced the finalists of the very first edition of Unlock Her Future™Prize. Eight women social impact entrepreneurs from the Middle East and North Africa will compete to become one of three winners. The Bicester Collection has announced the finalists of the Unlock Her Future™ Prize 2023. The finalists represent Algeria, […]
Hong Kong administration will end the city’s mandatory COVID-19 mask-wearing requirement tomorrow, March 1 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (HKSAR) started to remove some of its harsh COVID-19 restrictions last year, following Beijing’s lead in easing zero-Covid policy measures, but the city’s mandatory mask-wearing had remained in place for […]
World Tourism Network, a world-wide organization with members in 128 nations, recognizes a growing area of tourism – “culture tourism.” Although in the past the public tended to connect cultural tourism to urban centers, this is no longer the case, and there are now many smaller communities or even villages that can participate in unique […]