Organisations & Operators News
UNWTO general assembly headed for Madrid
More than 500 delegates from around the world are set to arrive in Madrid for the general assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation.
IATA calls for simplification of Covid-19 travel rules
The International Air Transport Association has called on governments to adopt “simple, predictable and practical” measures to safely facilitate the ramping-up of international travel as borders re-open.
NBA games headed to Abu Dhabi next year
The National Basketball Association and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi have announced a multiyear partnership to host the first NBA games in the United Arab Emirates.
Intrepid Travel expands US portfolio for 2022
Intrepid Travel has announced a collection of 38 new trips in the United States that will begin departing in 2022. The company calls the departures its “most robust offering” in the country for 30 years.
CWT secures approval for financial restructuring
Under the plans, the company will receive $350 million in fresh funding as it battles to overcome a slowdown in travel caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
US tourism sector to outpace 2019 next year
The latest research from the World Travel & Tourism Council reveals the United States tourism sector could experience year-over-year growth of 36 per cent in 2021.
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Destination Sport Experiences partners with Giro d’Italia
Following the recent launch, Destination Sport Experiences has secured a partnership with RCS Sport to become an official premium tour operator for the 2022 Giro d’Italia and its associated events.
TripAdvisor founder to depart after two decades
TripAdvisor co-founder and long-time chief executive, Stephen Kaufer, will step down from his position in 2022. Kaufer co-founded TripAdvisor in 2000 with a mission to help travellers.
WTTC unveils tourism roadmap to battle climate crisis
As world leaders gather in Glasgow for COP26 to discuss concrete actions to solve the climate crises, the World Travel & Tourism Council has launched a Net Zero Roadmap.
Tourism sector signs on to UNWTO Glasgow Declaration
Some of tourism’s biggest businesses have joined governments and destinations in committing to cut emissions in half by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050 at the latest.
IATA: Domestic demand drives slow recovery in aviation
The International Air Transport Association has recorded a moderate rebound in air travel in September compared to August’s performance, largely driven by domestic flights.
Insight Vacations launches new Worldwide collection
Insight Vacations has launched its new 2022-2023 Worldwide collection, featuring 133 itineraries with over 100 unique Insight Experiences across Europe, Northern Africa, Asia and the Americas.