The Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT) has partnered with adventurer, Levison Wood, on its latest Costa Rica Sanctuary campaign, which aims to promote the country as the ultimate natural escape. The campaign was first launched in late 2020 to encourage visitors to travel post Covid-19 through highlighting the rich culture, nature and wildlife, adventure, wellness…
Payment methods for post-pandemic travel and tourism success
Payment methods for post-pandemic travel and tourism success The relationship between the travel sector and the payments industry has always been complex, never more so than during the pandemic. As a sector with an acute delayed delivery, it is unsurprising we encounter the challenge of managing that partnership. The pandemic has only worsened this standoff…
Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in tourism gets over 500 signatories
The number of signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism has passed the 500-mark, just four months after the landmark initiative was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced that Expedia Group, Booking Holdings and Condé Nast have become the latest signatories, joining stakeholders of…
Tourism sector to create 126 million new jobs within next decade, says WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals the tourism sector is expected to create nearly 126 million new jobs within the next decade. The bullish forecast from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, also shows the sector will be a…
UNWTO sets stage for Global Youth Tourism Summit in Italy
UNWTO is geared up for its Global Youth Tourism Summit from June 27 to July 3 for young people aged between 12 and 18 to share their vision for the future of the sector. Organised by UNWTO in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Tourism and the Italian National Tourist Board, the Summit will see…
Kerala Travel Mart sets eyes on caravan tourism
Projecting the state as a Caravan Tourism hotspot will be on top of the agenda of the 11th Kerala Travel Mart (KTM), which would be held in Kochi from May 5. Promotion of lesser explored regions of Malabar as well as advertising the state as a popular wedding destination will also be the focus of…
UNWTO meeting focuses on tourism in rural areas
High-level speakers from across UNWTO and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently held a virtual talk on how best to harness the potential that tourism has for the development of rural areas and communities. Representatives of the two agencies were joined by experts from the European Commission, as well by a number…
5 Off The Beaten Path Destinations In Africa Open For Tourism
Still relatively unexplored by Westerners, Africa is perhaps the most underrated continent in the world. From its Pacific to Indian Coasts, the cradle of humanity is brimming with culture and ready to be re-discovered following two years Covid. Unlike several well-known destinations in Asia or the Caribbean, which still impose stricter travel rules, others in…
UNWTO launches 2nd edition of Best Tourism Villages
UNWTO has announced the return of Best Tourism Villages for 2022, which promotes the role of tourism in safeguarding rural villages, along with their natural and cultural diversity, local values and activities as well as gastronomy. The initiative also promotes transformative approaches to the development of tourism in rural destinations that contribute to the Sustainable…
India Opens For Tourism Allowing International Flights and Restoring E-Visas
India became the latest country this week to start the process of welcoming back tourists. After two long years, the South Asian nation has now reopened for international commercial flights and tourists can apply for a visa or an e-visa to visit for non-essential reasons. The Indian government also announced this week that it would…
