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WTTC ‘Safe Travels’ stamp continues to restore consumer confidence

November 3, 2020405 Views

Iceland, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Colombia and Turks and Caicos are the latest major destinations to adopt the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) global safety and hygiene stamp, which was launched earlier this year. The Safe Travels stamp was developed as the first of its kind to help restore confidence in travellers and aims to revive an ailing Travel & Tourism sector. It is now being used by over 145 destinations, including major holiday hotspots such as Puerto Rico, Philippines, Portugal, Turkey and Maldives. The stamp allows travellers to identify which destinations around the world have adopted standardised global health and hygiene protocols – so they can experience ‘Safe Travels’. This landmark move by WTTC also received the backing of the United Nations World Tou...

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Atrevia to work with UNWTO to boost tourism in Africa

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November 3, 2020363 Views

The consultancy was the winner of the Inspiration Africa Branding ChallengeThe Ubuntu: Africa Invites You to Live campaign developed by ATREVIA has been chosen from the more than 200 proposals received in this international call by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)The proposal’s creativity, spirit of cooperation and differentiating emphasis on digital innovation in its strategy to position Africa's tourism attractions convinced the jury composed of representatives from UNWTO and CNN The Ubuntu: Africa Invites You to Live campaign, developed by ATREVIA, a global Communication and Strategic Positioning company, won the Inspiration Africa Branding Challenge organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in collaboration with CNN International. Its proposal was selected fro...

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Tourism in top Asian destinations will take time to recover

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November 3, 20201080 Views

Even though major economies across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) started negotiating travel bubble pacts with their key source countries to revive the tourism sector, recovery to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels may take time even after all restrictions are withdrawn, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. International tourist arrivals in the APAC region declined by more than 75% in the first eight months of 2020. Hong Kong reported a loss of more than 90% international visitors in the same period, followed by Japan, South Korea, Macau with more than 80%, and Singapore and Thailand by 79% and 75%, respectively. China, where the COVID-19 was first reported, reported the highest reduction in inbound visitors of 87% in Q1 2020. Aditi Dutta Chowdhury, Economic Research Analys...

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Anantara Kihavah: Beauty rejuvenated with a peace of mind as well

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November 2, 2020398 Views

The Maldives, with its iconic azure blue waters, crystal-clear lagoons, pristine beach settings and remote island seclusion is a dream destination for many travellers. Nowhere is this more beautifully pieced together than at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas. Now welcoming guests, Anantara Kihavah reopened after a six-month temporary closure with brand new villas and redesigned wellness and dining concepts. It is welcoming guests with brand new villas and redesigned wellness and dining concepts, including its newly renovated beach pool residences, restaurants and Anantara Spa. Further enhancing the guest experience, the resort has also implemented Anantara’s Stay with Peace of Mind programme and the launch of the new Anantara app. Just in time for Christmas and festive holiday planning,...

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New international code to provide greater legal protection for tourists

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November 2, 2020893 Views

Tourists are to be given greater legal protection as consumers under new plans being advanced by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). With restoring confidence a key priority for the sector, the International Code for the Protection of Tourists advanced by UNWTO with the support of almost 100 Member States so far, will make the support available to tourists affected by emergency situations clearer and more consistent globally. In its first meeting, the Committee for the Development of an International Code for the Protection of Tourists has featured the active participation of 92 UNWTO Member States. Together, they adopted a concrete plan of action to restore tourists’ confidence through a common and harmonized framework. Within the next weeks, international organizations, the Europ...

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The art of Ajanta Caves is being digitised and restored for eternity

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November 1, 20202272 Views2

Ajanta Caves were painted for over 900 years by some of the greatest unknown artists of mankind. They are not only a UNESCO World Heritage site, but also probably the greatest art in the world. But these paintings have seen deterioration over the last 2000 years. Now, if they can be restored to their original glory and then preserved for eternity, its a service not only to the culture of India, but to human species and its greatness. On the 21st of October, preservation of the art of the Ajanta Caves was initiated at the Arctic World Archives, in an indestructible format, till eternity. Event happened at Svalbard, a remote island in Norway. And, the ceremony was attended by representatives from The National Museum of Norway, UNICEF Norway, the Norwegian Defense Museum, and the Mjøndale...

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How to spend a weekend in Philadelphia!

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November 1, 2020967 Views

Famous as the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, Philadelphia — the only U.S. city featured in National Geographic Traveler’s Best Trips 2020 issue — delivers one destination, five counties and countless things to do. On the list: fascinating museums, vibrant parks, national historic sites, and famous and delicious food. There are umpteen number of tourists places in Philadelphia that undeniably call for your attention. But when you're in the city for just 36 hours, you've got to glide the surface and prioritize your time in favour of these top attractions. From essential culinary delights and historical landmarks, to fun places—follow our lead to ensure you don't miss out on anything. Gear up for an action-packed day in the city, as we tell you what to do...

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Domestic tourism may not offer lifeline to Thailand tourism

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October 31, 2020478 Views

Amidst the political turmoil in Thailand, the domestic tourism recovery is getting stalled and delayed, reminding the tour operators that COVID-19 is not the only barrier for recovery. Domestic tourism revival has offered hope for many s during this pandemic but for Thailand, this may not be the case, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Thailand is renowned as one of the most tourism-reliant destinations globally, receiving 39.7 million international visitors in 2019. Its domestic tourism contribution way surpasses this, with 113 million domestic trips taking place in 2019. The significance of domestic travel cannot be overstated. Johanna Bonhill-Smith, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “GlobalData forecasts international tourism to Thailan...

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Gujarat gets its first seaplane service

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October 31, 2020812 Views

You can now travel on a seaplane between the Statue of Unity near Kevadiya in Gujarat's Narmada district and Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad. This is the first ever seaplane service for Gujarat and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The twin-engine plane covers a distance of around 200 kms in 40 minutes. The journey by road to cover this distance takes around five hours. Floating jetties and water aerodrome buildings have been built at the riverfront and at pond-3 near Sardar Sarovar Dam to enable passengers to board and alight from the plane. Seaplane over the Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad The service will be operated by SpiceJet's fully-owned subsidiary, Spice Shuttle. Daily two flights will be operated on the Ahmedabad-Kevadiya route from Saturd...

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Costa Cruises cancels World Tour of Costa Deliziosa in 2021

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October 30, 2020538 Views

Due to limitations in place in some European countries and evolution of the epidemiological situation, the Italian company announced updates to its upcoming cruises for winter 2020-2021. Considering the limitations still in place in some European countries, and in light of the current epidemiological situation, Costa Cruises – the leading cruise line in Europe and part of Carnival Corporation & plc has announced updates to its upcoming cruises for winter 2020-2021. Costa Smeralda, the brand’s flagship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), will extend her current cruises only in Italy until the end of February 2021, visiting Savona, La Spezia, Cagliari, Messina, Naples and Civitavecchia/Rome. This one-week itinerary will replace the one in Italy, France and Spain that the s...