Global Travel News
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UNWTO and Bellavista to Open Tourism Education Hub in Switzerland
Altdorf, Switzerland, December 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO is to work with the Bellavista Institute of Higher Education on a new International Centre associated to the UNWTO Academy for…
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WTTC Calls on EU Governments to Avoid Severe Travel Restriction
Brussels, Belgium, December 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, joined other EU Travel & Tourism stakeholders in urging EU governments against reintroducing damaging and ineffective…
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Luxury Hotel Brand Aman to Operate a Luxury Yacht
Baar, Switzerland, December 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Luxury hospitality company Aman is designing its first yacht, a 50-suite vessel scheduled to enter service in 2025. The 600-foot yacht is…
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Best Western Hotels Celebrates Best Midscale Hotel Chain Awards
Singapore, Singapore, December 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts was again recognized for its long-standing reputation as an industry-leading global hotel chain at the recent Travel…
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Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka Confirmed as New Chairperson of World Committee on Tourism Ethics
Madrid, Spain, December 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the former Executive Director of UN Women, has been confirmed as the new Chairperson of the World Committee on…
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Ras Al Khaimah Host to Next International Start-up Innovation Camp and Summit
Lucerne, Switzerland, December 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / World Tourism Forum Lucerne’s next International Start-up Innovation Camp & Summit will take place from 18-19 January 2022 in Ras Al Khaimah.…
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Nok Air Signs Two Strategic Agreements with Sabre
Singapore, Singapore, December 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Thai airline Nok Air today announced strategic new long-term agreements with both Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) a leading software and technology provider…
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World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2022 Deferred
Geneva, Switzerland, December 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Economic Forum will defer its Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, in the light of continued uncertainty over the Omicron outbreak.…
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WTTC on Latest Measures Introduced by French Government
Paris, France, December 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: “This is an ineffective, knee-jerk reaction by the French government. Banning travel to France will…
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UNWTO Workshop Explores Power of Statistics for Sustainable Tourism
Seoul, Korea, December 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Government policymakers, statisticians and relevant stakeholders from across the Asia and the Pacific region came together for a special workshop focused on…