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UNWTO calls for a more equal and sustainable future for tourism

March 13, 20211179 Views

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has returned to ITB Berlin to lead the conversation on the current challenges facing the sector, and the opportunities to be seized in the future. As the United Nations specialized agency leads the restart of global tourism following the unprecedented crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, three virtual events brought together voices from across the sector at the leading trade fair. Against a backdrop of ongoing uncertainty, UNWTO outlined a positive narrative for tourism, stressing its historic ability to lead from the front and adapt to new challenges. Less Waste, More Opportunity On the opening day of ITB Berlin Now, UNWTO ensured sustainability was high on the agenda, leading efforts to ensure the sector lives up to its responsibili...

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Culture & Heritage acts as an engine for Sustainable Tourism Development

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March 13, 20211201 Views

PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized the 10th International Heritage Tourism Conclave with the theme ‘Harnessing Power of Heritage Tourism with Focus on Sustainability’ on 12 March 2021 at WelcomHeritage Ramgarh, Panchkula. The programme was supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India; Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board; Rajasthan Tourism; Haryana Tourism Corporation Ltd; InterGlobe Technology Quotient and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. The Conclave was attended by over 80 delegates from travel and hospitality industry. Building on the previous nine editions, the Conclave deliberated on how tourism and culture sectors can work together more collaboratively and increase public-private partnerships to ensure the protection of Cultural and Natura...

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Safe contactless travel is the new normal in the Aviation Industry

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March 12, 20211113 Views

Complete movement of essential medicines and goods has been felicitated via civil aviation and cargo, making cargo an integral part of the aviation system. Aviation has emerged as a resilient sector that can survive through this pandemic, mentioned Pradeep Singh Kharola, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation in the 7th edition of PHD Global Aviation & Air Cargo Summit themed Aviation -Air Cargo Industry’s New Growth Blueprint & Business Resurgence Parameters organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Pradeep Singh Kharola mentioned that the Indian aviation sector has faced a lot of challenges caused by the pandemic but survived due to the air freight and cargo, implicating the extensive potential of air cargo across borders. An aviation system can function when all...

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On Hungary’s Lake Balaton, vital reeds cleared to give tourists a view

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March 12, 20211726 Views

Imre Vida descends from the ancient people who once fished Hungary’s Balaton, one of Europe’s largest lakes, in boats hewn from oak trunks and who crafted simple shelters from the wetland’s reeds. The reeds lining the shores of the lake are still used today to thatch roofs or are burned for fuel. But conservations says the reeds, which act as a barometer for the health of the water are declining fast, as authorities eye the lake for tourism and the vegetation is sacrificed to give tourists a view. The BalaLand Residence is seen on the shore of Lake Balaton in Szantod, Hungary, February 23, 2021. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo Vida used to spend the winter months on an amphibious truck cutting reeds sustainably to make thatched roofs and sell to customers as far afield as the Netherlands...

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Wildlife protections, especially in Africa, cut sharply during pandemic

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March 12, 20211434 Views

The COVID-19 pandemic is undermining nature conservation efforts, cutting park and anti-poaching patrols in more than half of Africa’s protected sites, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) said on Thursday. The collapse of international tourism due to efforts to slow spread of the coronavirus has led to heavy revenue losses for many wildlife parks, cutting budgets and threatening longer-term closures. IUCN, a Swiss-based environmental network, said research released in a series of articles in its journal PARKS represents the most comprehensive review to date of the links between the pandemic and nature conservation. FILE PHOTO: Elephants are seen within the Kimana Sanctuary, part of a crucial wildlife corridor that links the Amboseli National Park to the Chyu...

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Greece lays out welcome mat for tourists

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March 12, 20211370 Views

Greece is laying out the sunbeds and beach umbrellas as it prepares to reopen to tourists in May and resurrect an industry which suffered one of its worst years in decades because of the coronavirus pandemic. “All you need is Greece,” Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said this week in an address from the Acropolis museum, home to sculptures from Greek antiquity. The tourism sector accounts for about a fifth of Greece’s economy. FILE PHOTO: Workers install wooden corridors on a beach, a day before the official opening of beaches to the public following the easing of measures against the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Athens, Greece. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis As COVID-19 vaccination programmes get underway around the world, Greece is relying on its record in...

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Unafraid but cautious: Climbers return to Everest

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March 11, 20211101 Views

Hundreds of climbers are set to return to Mount Everest for the first time next month under strict conditions, government officials and mountaineers said, as the world’s tallest peak reopens after a year closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. More than 300 foreign climbers were likely to attempt to scale the 8,849-metre (29,031-feet) mountain in the peak climbing season beginning in April, tourism department official Mira Acharya said, compared with a record 381 climbers who attempted the famed summit in the same period in 2019. FILE PHOTO: Light illuminates Mount Everest, during sunset in Solukhumbu District also known as the Everest region. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar “This is ... despite the one-week quarantine requirement and certificate showing the climber had tested negative ...

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Guide to planning a dreamy honeymoon in Seychelles

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March 11, 20211172 Views

Big fat weddings may have taken a backseat in 2020 with low-key, intimate festivities. But with the market slowly opening up, couples can relook at planning their honeymoon in a big way, making up for the lost time with a celebration to remember. Seychelles has everything one may visualize on their dream honeymoon, be it untouched beaches set amidst azure blue waters, exquisite beauty, delish delicacies, heart-warming people and carnival-like spirit of the place. It is perfect for an indulgent beach holiday dotted with cultural experiences and island-hopping opportunities. Desroches Island. Photo: Paul Turcotte A 6 nights 7 days holiday is ideal for a relaxed honeymoon with our list of jaw-dropping romantic experiences including diving with sea turtles and manta rays, hiking through...

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WTTC to present its major woman’s initiative at its Global Summit in Cancun

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March 11, 20211109 Views

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, is set to present its new ‘Women Empowerment Initiative’ for travel at its annual Global Summit, which is taking place in April of this year, in Cancun, Mexico. The WTTC ‘Women Empowerment Initiative’ will, through the creation of a Women´s Travel & Tourism Advisory Group and broad consultation across stakeholders, identify key activities and best practices to support women in universities, in SMEs, entrepreneurs, and in the corporate world across, the entire Travel & Tourism sector. The group will drive awareness of the current challenges and will lead strategies to work towards an increased representation of women in senior leadership positions within t...

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Edelweiss partners with InterMiles to introduce Free Cancellation Travel Insurance

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March 10, 20211499 Views

Book worry-free, No airline cancellation charge applicable in case of change in travel plansInsurance cover applicable for non-refundable flights as well100% paperless process - End to end digital journey for customers, from buying to claims settlement on the platformPolicy valid for Indian Nationals in the age group of 1 day to 70 years old In its endeavour to add meaningful value to customers, Edelweiss General Insurance (EGI), India’s first cloud-native and one of the fastest growing insurers, has launched Edelweiss Group Domestic Travel Insurance in partnership with InterMiles, a leading travel and lifestyle rewards programme. This product is a free cancellation air travel policy, that takes care of all cancellation concerns customers may have, thus allowing them to be stress fre...