Vaccine tourism, where tourist hotspots are now offering COVID-19 vaccinations on holiday to attract visitors, is a double-edged sword as, while it could assist travel’s restart, it also raises the question of vaccine equity as it will further increase the divide between the wealthy and less privileged, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. FILE PHOTO: A health worker prepares a syringe with the Moderna coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at a vaccination center in Le Cannet, France, January 19, 2021. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard GlobalData’s Q2 2021 consumer survey found that only 6% of global respondents were not concerned about the impact of COVID-19. The remaining 94% were ‘extremely’, ‘slightly’ or ‘quite’ concerned. With concerns high, the opportunity to get vacci...
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Amazing Thailand is a dream destination for the golfers all around the world as it has amazing Golf facilities. Ideally more than 200 golf courses are located there throughout the country, by the sea, by the mountains, by the lakes, inside the city and even besides the airports. Top quality courses, reasonable green fees, friendly caddies attract golfers to visit this amazing place! From the beach resorts in the south such as Phuket to the mountainous surroundings in the north, or the bustling cities of Bangkok and Pattaya, there are golf courses to suit every preference. Thai Golf Pass, the first ever loyalty program for any country recently organised the Amazing Thailand Golf Paradise Webinar for the golfers, travel agents. The e-Webinar brought together many keen golfers from In...
Read MoreA healthy diet is an essential pillar for physical and mental wellbeing. The COVID-19 pandemic has become another driver for balanced diet trend to maintain a strong immune system. Against this backdrop, an analysis of GlobalData’s Social Media Analytics Platform, which identifies and tracks the emerging consumer trends, pain areas, new fields of innovation by top contributors, has revealed ‘Keto Diet’ as the most discussed health and wellness (H&W) diet trend among the influencers (redditors) in the social networking platform ‘Reddit’ during the first half (H1) of 2021. Smitarani Tripathy, Influencer Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, lists the top five health and wellness diet trends among redditors in H1 2021. Keto Diet | 3,910+ redditors Keto...
Read MoreUNWTO has celebrated the second edition of the Global Tourism Investment Forum. Joining Ministers of Tourism for the event in Cabo Verde were business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors, with a special focus on innovation and sustainable recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The African Members of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have been meeting in Cabo Verde to strengthen their cooperation and advance plans for recovery and sustainable growth. With the crisis causing levels of Foreign Direct Investment in tourism to plummet 73%, the Forum provided a platform for diverse stakeholders to support and promote investments in the sector. Panel discussions, led by leading experts from across the tourism and finance sectors, focused on “innovation and investment...
Read MoreThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that free movement within Europe is being compromised by the failure of EU member states to harmonize COVID-19 entry regulations. As a result, the reopening of borders is confusing travelers and businesses and not delivering the expected benefits in terms of easier travel and economic recovery. A woman shows her digital COVID-19 certificate at a train station in Milan, Italy, September 1, 2021. REUTERS/Flavio Lo Scalzo IATA research has found significant differences in how EU member states are managing travel: Around 30% of states using the EU Digital Covid Certificate (DCC) are not accepting rapid testing19% of states are not exempting children from testing requirements41% of states are not allowing vaccinated travelers f...
Read MoreThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that both international and domestic travel demand showed significant momentum in July 2021 compared to June, but demand remained far below pre-pandemic levels. Extensive government-imposed travel restrictions continue to delay recovery in international markets. Because comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted all comparisons are to July 2019, which followed a normal demand pattern. Total demand for air travel in July 2021 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was down 53.1% compared to July 2019. This is a significant improvement from June when demand was 60% below June 2019 levels.International passenger demand in ...
Read MoreEuropean airlines are set to face a tough winter due to the ongoing pandemic and travel confidence likely remaining suppressed. Low fares will be key to stimulating demand as travel restrictions are likely to continue, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Gus Gardner, Associate Travel and Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “With revenue still suppressed, airlines will have a tough winter ahead. During what is traditionally the offseason in Europe, the pandemic is likely to make operating conditions difficult. FILE PHOTO: EasyJet airplanes are parked on the tarmac during the official opening of the new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) "Willy Brandt", in Schoenefeld near Berlin, Germany. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke “Although demand was beginning to return this...
Read MoreThe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called upon the UK government to finally bring an end to the widely discredited travel traffic light system. The call comes after the latest update which saw just seven countries added to the green list, with Thailand, a popular winter sun destination for holiday starved Brits, and Montenegro, added to the red list. Turkey, widely expected to be able to welcome British visitors stayed in no-go red, seriously damaging its travel sector. FILE PHOTO: A traveller wearing a face mask walks at the Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in London, Britain. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, says both consumers and Travel ...
Read MorePalaces around the world are of interest to both tourists and locals. From England’s iconic Buckingham Palace to Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle, there really is a palace in every shape, size, and style. But which palace is the most statistically beautiful according to science? Interested in finding out, money.co.uk utilised the golden ratio to determine which of the world’s palaces is the most beautiful. To do this, they compared each palace’s dimensions to the golden ratio, a mathematical ratio which can be found in nature, architecture, and even music, that indicates a balanced and aesthetically pleasing composition. Money.co.uk were then able to determine how close the palace’s dimensions are to the golden ratio – the smaller the percentage difference, the more statistically be...
Read MoreThe Geneva International Motor Show and Qatar Tourism establish a partnership for the event The 1st edition of the exhibition will be held in Doha during the fall season in 2023 The Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) and Qatar Tourism have announced a partnership during a press conference held at Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC), to develop and host the newly designed Qatar Geneva International Motor Show in Doha during 2023. FILE PHOTO: Geneva International Motor Show, 2019 The partners have hinted that the platform is positioned as a new world-renowned motor show for the Middle East. With much anticipation, exhibitors and fans can now look forward to the upcoming Geneva International Motor Show being held from 19 to 27 February, 2022, as well as the new for...
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