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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has given the Department  of Tourism (DOT) Philippines a ‘Safe Travels’ stamp in recognition of its adoption of global health and hygiene standardised protocols. The ‘Safe Travels’ stamp from WTTC will ensure safe travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Philippines is the 100th destination …

The mandatory enforcement of the Schengen entry-exit system by early 2022 is predicted to be the next frontier of border control, as 26 European countries embrace smart technologies. Manas Dwivedi Dedicated to improving the quality and security in government services, travel and border control, multinational technology firm Vision-Box hosted a …

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has received a global certification for its COVID-19 prevention measures, boosting the confidence of public transport riders and tourists. The achievement, which coincided with World Tourism Day, culminates Dubai government’s efforts to combat the pandemic and start the gradual return of tourism in the …

Dubai Tourism recently organised its first virtual Fam that saw the destination as well as Dubai Department of Tourism Commerce Marketing (DTCM) showcasing major attractions of the emirate, while also highlighting the safety and security protocols being followed post opening of the destination in early July. Nisha Verma Talking about …

Thinking of a family holiday but not sure if it’s safe? Here’s a personal account from one of our fellow industry colleagues who shares his family holiday experience. Shuja Bin Mehdi, B2B Manager, India, VisitBritain, drove from Delhi to Jaipur in August, and experienced the new normal first-hand. I took …

Tourism New Zealand has virtually launched its new campaign – Messages from New Zealand – which features New Zealanders sharing video messages of hope and care with their international ‘whānau’ (family), presenting a unique Kiwi perspective on what is important to them. Manas Dwivedi Launched in the presence of Steven …

Spanish people love travelling within Spain, claims Margreet van Egmond, Director Spain, Travel Marketing Concept (TMC). “The Spanish economy is heavily dependent on tourism, and unemployment can affect the spending capacity of people on holidays. Before COVID-19, around 980 Euros were being spent on a weekly basis by Spanish people …

South Korea is ready to host weddings and honeymooners from India, positioning Jeju Island as the perfect destination for this. It will take further steps in developing this market once actual travel from India begins. TT Bureau Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) brought together representatives from Jeju Tourism Organization, wedding planners, …

The ‘TogetherThailand’ campaign conceptualised by the India offices of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) concluded on a high note after a month of interactive contests, quizzes and surveys, with focus on beaches, cuisines and new destinations. Tour operators from around the country engaged in the campaign and the grand prize …

  Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB), the national promotion body designed to support the growth of Azerbaijan’s tourism industry, will host its biggest virtual travel trade event – Travel Business Azerbaijan Online (TBA 2020) – on October 14, 2020. “In these challenging times it is important to reconnect with our partners …