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“Rethink Tourism”: Getting ready to celebrate the World Tourism Day

August 18, 2022227 Views

The official World Tourism Day celebration will be held in Bali, Indonesia, on 27 September, highlighting the shift towards tourism being recognized as a crucial pillar of development. The countdown to World Tourism Day 2022 is now underway, with every part of the sector invited to be an active part of the annual celebrations. With the theme of ‘Rethinking Tourism’, the International Day of Observance will this year focus on re-imagining the sector’s growth, both in terms of size and relevance. The Republic of Indonesia will host the official day (27 September), though all UNWTO Member States, as well as non-members and stakeholders from across the private sector, are being invited to host their own celebrations as well as to promote the day and its central theme. UNWTO Sec...

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FAITH suggests 5 measures for tourism GST rationalisation

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July 28, 2022763 Views

Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality, FAITH, the policy federation of all the ten national associations representing the complete tourism, travel and hospitality industry of India - ADTOI, ATOAI, FHRAI, HAI, IATO, ICPB, IHHA, ITTA, TAAI & TAFI, has thanked the Fitment Committee for considering favourably the drawback of taxes on foreign tourists on their goods purchases in India. They have recommended five rationalisation measures across the tourism, travel and hospitality value chain for consideration for the next GST Council meeting. FILE PHOTO: A group of tourists in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) · Hotels to be allowed to charge IGST which will enable seamless availability of credit across India to all travel ag...

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UNWTO champions tourism for a healthy planet at Stockholm+50

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June 2, 2022263 Views

UNWTO joined high level representatives from Environment Ministries, International Organizations and UN Agencies to consolidate tourism’s commitment and position as a high impact sector for accelerating sustainability. The special One Planet Forum was hosted by the One Planet Secretariat (UNEP) in association with the Stockholm +50 International Conference, to mark 50 years of global environmental action. Important commitments were made to shift business behaviour and promote circular economy and investments in sustainable consumption and production during plenary discussions on “Investments in people and nature”. The catalytic role of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism was highlighted – reaching 600 signatories in 6 months - by UNWTO Executive Director, Zorits...

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France’s Travel & Tourism could surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2023

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May 26, 2022857 Views

Employment in the sector could also exceed 2019 levels next yearTravel & Tourism growth expected to outstrip France’s GDP The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the Travel & Tourism sector in France will propel the national economic recovery and could even surpass pre-pandemic levels next year, when it is projected to rise 2.2% above 2019 levels. The forecast from WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) shows the sector’s contribution to GDP could reach more than €216 billion by next year. Employment within the sector could also exceed 2019 levels, creating almost 90,000 additional jobs, representing nearly 2.8 million by the end of next year. FILE PHOTO: People walk past the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel next to the Louvre museum on a sunny day i...

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Nearly 8M new travel & tourism jobs to be created in Europe

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May 13, 2022764 Views

# Sector expected to grow at double the rate of the overall economy over next 10 years# Europe’s Travel & Tourism sector bounce back could approach pre-pandemic levels next year The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals Europe’s Travel & Tourism sector is expected to create nearly eight million new jobs within the next decade. The forecast from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, also shows the sector will be a driving force behind Europe’s economic recovery, following more than two years of suffering. FILE PHOTO: People spend time on the beach during a heatwave in Alimos suburb, south of Athens, Greece July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Costas Baltas Over the next...

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UNWTO brings tourism for transformation to un general assembly

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May 5, 2022511 Views

The United Nations General Assembly has met for a first ever dedicated session on tourism and its key role in inclusive recovery and growth. The High-Level Thematic Debate was convened by the President of the General Assembly, His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, in collaboration with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). In the General Assembly Hall, government representatives joined public and private stakeholders in recognizing tourism’s unique ability to drive positive change. Tourism for hope and opportunity As the first ever UNWTO Secretary-General to address the UN General Assembly, Zurab Pololikashvili stressed that “now is the time to build resilient and peaceful societies and tourism can help make this happen! Tourism is a leading provider of opportunities because it is...

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Eco badges will grow in importance for tourism industry

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April 19, 2022937 Views

Travelers are now seeking increased transparency, says GlobalData Many travelers now require higher levels of transparency from companies in terms of their environmental performance, with GlobalData’s poll finding that almost 75% of global consumers agreed that the introduction of sustainability labels on products should be mandatory. The leading data and analytics company notes that these badges help tourism companies to boost transparency, offer responsible alternatives to travelers, and demonstrate positive environmental performance. Ralph Hollister, Travel and Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The adoption of badges that denote high performance concerning environmental benchmarks makes companies’ sustainability claims seem more trustworthy, which will increase demand for...

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AR set to transform the travel and tourism industry

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April 18, 2022606 Views

Will provide more informative and enhanced experience for travellers, says GlobalData Companies in the tourism sector are investing in emerging technologies such as augmented reality (AR) to improve traveller experience after the industry was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, says GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that AR is set to bring the tourism industry closer to the metaverse, which could provide a venue for people to meet, plan trips together, and learn about different historic sites in a virtual environment before they travel. According to GlobalData’s latest report, ‘Augmented Reality in Travel & Tourism (2022)’, the industry is using AR to adapt to challenges such as last-minute cancellations by improving t...

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Emotional labour takes its toll on tourism workers

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March 11, 2022842 Views

A new study calls on tour operators to mitigate the cost of its staff’s emotional labour and argues such changes would be easy and quick The emotional cost of a customer-facing job – or emotional labour – puts a heavy burden on tourism resort workers, according to a new study. Holiday ‘reps’ are expected to be fun, look good and remain professional 24/7, which leads to burnout and high staff turnover, even for the most extrovert. The new study, led by Dr Georgiana Busoi, at the University of Portsmouth, Dr Alisha Ali, and Dr Katherine Gardiner from Sheffield Hallam University, is published in Tourism Management. It calls on tour operators to mitigate the cost of its staff’s emotional labour and argues such changes would be easy and quick. The term emotional labour was coin...

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Cuban tourism industry flounders as sunseekers look elsewhere

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February 19, 2022466 Views

Cuba is struggling to reawaken its tourism industry after months of pandemic-induced slumber as travelers stay away, threatening to derail the government's plan to haul the economy out of a deepening crisis. The communist-run island, long a popular Caribbean destination, has been betting on tourism to power 4% economic growth this year after the coronavirus pandemic slashed output, resulting in food and medicine shortages and power outages, and contributing to the largest anti-government protests since Fidel Castro's 1959 revolution. Taxi drivers manoeuvre vintage cars as they wait for tourists in Havana, Cuba, February 16, 2022. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli Unlike many regional neighbors, some analysts believe Cuba erred on the side of caution in response to COVID-19. It kept its bo...