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Key guidelines for prevention of illegal wildlife trade

July 15, 2021493 Views

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released major new guidelines outlining how the global Travel & Tourism sector can work together to tackle illegal wildlife trade (IWT). The new guidelines from WTTC, which represents the global private Travel & Tourism sector, with support from Animondial, a key advisor to the global travel industry on animal welfare in tourism, aim to help interpret the ‘12 Commitments’ of its game-changing Buenos Aires Declaration. The declaration, which was launched at WTTC’s Global Summit in Argentina, showed how coordinated commitment and action could combat the illegal trade in wildlife (IWT) and unveiled its Zero Tolerance Policy. According to the guidelines, travellers often participate, albeit unwittingly, in the illicit move...

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Measures for integrating health and hygiene protocols in tourism sector

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

January 22, 2021944 Views

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), have released major guidelines focusing on how private sector organisations may seek to implement health and hygiene protocols throughout their organisations and thereby improve public confidence in the Travel & Tourism sector. The guidelines are a follow up to the health and safety protocols WTTC released in 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and following the signing of a memorandum of collaboration with IOSH. The Safe Travels protocols were designed to rebuild confidence among consumers so they may travel safely once restrictions are lifted. They provide consistency to destinations and countries as well as guidance to travellers about the approach to health and hyg...

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Mental Health Guidelines to aid the recovery of Travel & Tourism

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

January 15, 2021712 Views

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its new mental health guidelines for the Travel & Tourism sector, which have been compiled to support businesses of all sizes to support the mental health of their employees. The Mental Health Guidelines build on the Diversity & Inclusion Guidelines released by WTTC in 2020, going one step deeper to focus on mental wellbeing. It will help businesses better prepare for the recovery period following the COVID-19 crisis, and will ensure that as the sector rebuilds, it comes back stronger and better than before. The guidelines come at a time when mental health could not be more important. With lockdowns, quarantines, job losses and uncertainty looming larger than ever all against the backdrop of winter, it is crucial...

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New guidelines for inclusion and diversity in tourism industry

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

December 16, 2020965 Views

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its new high-level guidelines for inclusion and diversity in the Travel & Tourism sector, which have been compiled to support businesses of all sizes and provide an inclusive work environment for all employees. Research has shown that supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace companies experience benefits such as greater profitability, increased creativity and innovation, and a happier workforce. The ‘Inclusion & Diversity Guidelines’ were compiled from insights and frameworks developed by private sector leaders in Travel & Tourism including Hilton, Accessible Travel Solutions and JTB Corp, leading DMOs, such as IC Bellagio and Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, and industry organisa...

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Sri Lanka to welcome tourists in the new year

UPENDRA SWAMI

December 11, 20201289 Views

Sri Lanka is ready to receive foreign tourists from January 2021. But all travelers will have to be in quarantine for 14 days. The Sri Lankan government has also proposed to issue six-month visas for tourists instead of the current one-month visas when the country re-opens its international airports for travelers next year. A proposed travel bubble to reopen Sri Lanka for foreign tourists has received the green-light from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. However, actual date for allowing international tourists is yet to be fixed. Sri Lankan authorities are currently considering introducing new rules in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said. A new set of guidelines had been prepared by the COVID-19 Clinical Management Expert Committee of the Ministry o...

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IATA Guidance Prepares for Global Vaccine Distribution

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

November 16, 2020991 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released guidance to ensure that the air cargo industry is ready to support the large-scale handling, transport and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine. IATA’s Guidance for Vaccine and Pharmaceutical Logistics and Distribution provides recommendations for governments and the logistics supply chain in preparation for what will be the largest and most complex global logistics operation ever undertaken. Reflecting the complexity of the challenge, the Guidance was produced with the support of a broad range of partners, including the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Ass...

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Museums to open on November 10, SOPs issued

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

November 6, 20201687 Views

Based on the Unlock 5.0 Guidelines of MHA, and after taking into consideration suggestions received from various stakeholders in the culture and creative industry, Ministry of Culture has issued detailed SOPs for “Re-opening of Museums, Art Galleries and Exhibitions ” on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19. Covid-19 pandemic has led to closure of museums worldwide; however, museums have started reopening in several countries. Since the festive season is here, it has been decided to reopen all museums, art galleries and exhibitions under Ministry of Culture with effect from 10 November, 2020 so that the public can once again enjoy exploring rich cultural heritage of India. In order to allow museums and art galleries to re-open and resume their operations and activities, it...

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उत्तराखंड में प्रवेश के नए नियम लागू, रजिस्ट्रेशन व कोविड टेस्ट अब भी ज़रूरी

UPENDRA SWAMI

September 21, 2020801 Views

उत्तराखंड में राज्य के बाहर से आने वाले लोगों के प्रवेश और क्वारंटीन के नए नियम सोमवार से लागू हो गए हैं। हालांकि नियमों को पहले की तुलना में थोड़ा उदार किया गया है लेकिन राज्य में आने के लिए दो चीजें अब भी जरूरी हैं- एक तो smartcitydehradun.uk.gov.in पर रजिस्ट्रेशन और दूसरा, कोविड की नेगेटिव जांच रिपोर्ट जो उत्तराखंड में प्रवेश करने के वक्त से पहले के अधिकतम 96 घंटे के दरम्यान की होनी चाहिए। उल्लेखनीय है कि पड़ोसी पहाड़ी राज्य हिमाचल प्रदेश ने पिछले हफ्ते जारी नए निर्देशों में राज्य में आने की सभी शर्तें, कोविड जांच की अनिवार्यता, रजिस्ट्रेशन आदि को खत्म कर दिया था। सात दिन तक की यात्रा के लिए नहीं होना होगा क्वारंटीन रजिस्ट्रेशन जरूरी सितंबर 21 से प्रभावी हुए नए नियमों के बाद भी उत्तराखंड की सीमा चौकियों पर रुकने व जांच कराने की स्थिति जस की तस रहे...

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Restart guide for the Travel & Tourism sector recommended

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

August 29, 2020383 Views

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have published a set of recommendations for safely re-opening customer facing businesses in the age of COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread disruptions to global supply chains and businesses of all sizes. The Travel & Tourism sector has been particularly impacted by the current pandemic due to travel restrictions, declining traveller confidence and reduced consumer demand. In recognition of the challenges faced by the travel and tourism industry, ICC and WTTC have released a Quick Restart Guide for Employers to provide businesses with recommendations for ensuring operational readiness, preparing staff and limiting risk of exposure to the virus within workplaces. ...

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Safe restart of aviation and connectivity crucial for Africa’s recovery

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

August 28, 2020909 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for harmonized adoption across Africa of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Take-Off guidance for safe operations amid the COVID-19 crisis. Safely re-establishing the continent’s air connectivity is essential to re-building battered economies. IATA has also urged African governments to take a giant step forward in connecting Africa by accelerating the implementation of the Single Africa Air Transport Market (SAATM) to further boost the post-COVID economic recovery. “The top and immediate priority for aviation in Africa is implementing ICAO’s Take-off guidance. That is the key to removing the severe restrictions on movement that have grounded much of the continent’s air transport industry and severely ...