With the resumption of travel and tourism to China in full swing, Mastercard and Alipay, China’s digital open platform under Ant Group, announced the launch of a new payments option that provides international arrivals to China with another simple and secure way to go cashless when visiting the country. Expanding on a partnership established in…
Tourism Cares launches ‘Global Meaningful Travel Map” for travel professionals and conscientious travellers
Today, Tourism Cares, a leading non-profit dedicated to advancing sustainable tourism, celebrates 20 years of uniting the travel industry to create positive social and environmental impact in communities around the globe. In 2003, the organization hosted a volunteer clean-up event on New York City’s Ellis Island, which ultimately set the foundation for what Tourism Cares is today…
Keeping LGBTQ+ Travellers Safe
In today’s ever-evolving world, it is imperative to recognise the diverse needs of travellers and the significance of LGBTQ+ travel safety. International SOS, the world’s leading medical and security services company, is delighted to announce the release of its refreshed LGBTQ+ module in celebration of the Pride Month. The microlearning was designed with advice from Stonewall UK,…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises tempts luxury travellers with 2025-2026 voyage collection
Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading luxury cruise line, has announced its 2025-2026 Voyage Collection. Showcasing new itineraries and an incredible 29 maiden ports of call in the world’s most desired destinations, guests can pre-register their interest from today, with reservations opening for sale on 21 June, 2023. The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet will sail…
91% of Indian LGBTQ+ Travellers are more comfortable travelling with growing inclusivity in the travel industry: Booking.com
With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, regardless of how they identify, Booking.com’s most extensive LGBTQ+ travel research to date spotlights the steady progress, as well as the recent setbacks, for these communities when it comes to travel. Despite the travel industry’s growing recognition of the scope and variety…
Travellers to the USA no longer need to prove Covid vaccination status.
Unvaccinated travellers can enter the USA from May 12th. 9 Covid travel restrictions and proof of a Covid vaccination are all but a memory these days as most of the world has moved on. And the final vestiges of this will be removed by May 12 when international travellers will be able to enter the…
More than two thirds UK business travellers keen to travel by rail
New research from Trainline Partner Solutions, one of Europe’s leading rail content distributors, has revealed more than two thirds (72%) of UK business travellers surveyed would like to take a higher proportion of trips in 2023 by lower carbon modes of transport such as rail. Respondents also demonstrated a concern about their carbon footprint from business travel…
228Mn Chinese travellers per year by 2030
The number of outbound trips made by Chinese citizens is expected to increase from 170 million in 2019 to reach 228 million in 2030, according to the new China Outbound Tourism Handbook 2023: 88 Practical Ways to Prepare for the New Wave of Chinese Visitors. The 200 million milestone of annual cross-border movements from China…
Muslim Gen Z travellers seek culture, sustainability in travel
Two thirds of Muslim Gen Z travelers are looking for cultural immersion in their chosen destinations, while nature excursions are prioritized just as highly as more conventional “leisure seeking” pursuits, such as shopping and events. They are also developing financial independency with 32 percent paying for trips from their own pockets as opposed to 16…
IATA Slam Covid-19 Tests For Travellers From China
IATA has criticised countries’ decisions to impose coronavirus tests and other measures on Chinese travellers as futile “knee-jerk” reactions. A rising number of countries, including the United States, Canada, Japan, and France, have insisted on negative Covid-19 testing prior to entry. The measures were implemented because of an increase in outbreaks in China following Beijing’s…
