UNWTO convenes Global Tourism crisis meeting
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) hosted a high-level virtual meeting yesterday, bringing together key UN agencies, the chairs of its Executive Council and Regional Commissions, and private sector leaders. Tourism […]
Covid-19 : Open letter from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
No one can doubt that we are in uncharted territory. The coronavirus pandemic means the world is facing a threat on multiple fronts not seen in peacetime. The Travel & […]
COVID-19: Latest UNWTO Statement
As the COVID-19 situation evolves, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) observes that full or partial travel restrictions have been – and continue to be – introduced across the world. These […]
World Travel & Tourism Council plans to hold its Global Summit in Autumn 2020
The World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC], which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, and the Government of Quintana Roo in Mexico, have announced that the 20th Global […]
COVID-19: UNWTO implores Governments and International Organisations to make Tourism part of recovery
Tourism faces up to the COVID-19 challenge and public health is paramount due to the fundamental people-to-people nature of the sector. A cross-cutting economic activity unlike any other, and an […]
Saudi Ministry of Tourism suspends tourism visa to seven countries at virus risk
The Ministry of Tourism, in coordination with relevant health authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced the following regulations: Temporary suspension on issuing tourism visas to tourists from […]
Covid-19: Marriott Hotels waives cancellation fees
Following the spread of the deadly and novel Coronavirus (covid-19) leading Hôtel Chain, Marriott International has announced the waiving off cancellation fees in countries mostly affected by the virus. In […]
Official : ITB Berlin 2020 cancelled
Berlin, 28 February 2020 – ITB Berlin 2020 will not take place. Due to the rapid spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) the Federal Ministry of Health and the Federal […]
“Cancel ITB to protect the global tourism fraternity” – Mohammed Hersi
In his first column for ATCNews, Mohammed Hersi, one of Kenya’s most high profile tourism personalities, has taken issue with the growing CoronaVirus crisis. Read his unedited thoughts why he […]
