Reviving the hospitality industry by plugging into connectivity
The deployment of contactless and connected services, and the Internet of Things (IoT) has typically been gradual in the hospitality industry.
However, with the pandemic...
Maldives aims to attract more Indian tourists
Visit Maldives has kicked off a three-month campaign, in partnership with India’s OTA Yatra and Go First airline, to further boost arrivals from India,...
Maldives airport to complete seaplane terminal, new runway by 2022
A new seaplane terminal at the Maldives’ Velana International Airport is scheduled to open next year, followed by a second runway, officials said.
State-owned Maldives...
Malaysia to launch travel corridor with Indonesia, prepares to reopen to...
The governments of Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to implement a travel corridor between the two countries in stages.
Priority will be given to fully...
Leading hotel groups unite to build sustainability framework
An initiative to set a common definition of hotel sustainability to drive responsible tourism has been launched by several leading hotel companies, in cooperation...
Indian tourists to be highly sought-after, says GlobalData
Indian tourists will be some of the most desirable travellers, given India’s growing economy, young population and rising middle class, according to GlobalData.
The analytics...
UNWTO brings Instagram into tourism recovery picture
UNWTO and Instagram have joined forces to produce a tourism recovery playbook to help destinations and businesses harness the power of digital and visual...
Millennials to lead the next wave of food tourism
Food will play a bigger role in travel as millennials quest for extraordinary culinary experiences and rediscover new eating trends in their own countries,...
Time to recreate Goa tourism model at other beach destinations: HVS
Goa’s tourism growth story is gradually getting back on track as it has become the go-to holiday destination for domestic tourists since the state...
UNWTO, tourism organisations stand with Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action
More than 300 tourism stakeholders have signed up to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action, which recognises the urgent need for a globally consistent...
