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International coordination could see tourism recover by 2022, WTTC argues
World Travel & Tourism Council chief executive, Gloria Guevara, has said global tourism can recover from the Covid-19 pandemic by early 2022 if governments work together
Stace to lead travel business at Saga
Saga has appointed Nick Stace as chief executive of its travel business. He currently holds the role of chief strategy officer with the company, and will take up his new role with immediate effect.
Thomas Cook sees spike in Canary Island demand
Searches continue to accelerate this morning with customers flocking to grab last-minute deals to the main islands of Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura.
CAA extends ATOL credit note scheme
In July, the ATOL scheme announced, following confirmation from the department for transport, that refund credit notes issued for cancelled bookings as a result of Covid-19 would be protected.
PATA reorganises governance structure
The Pacific Asia Travel Association made significant changes to the design of its organisational governance at the recent board meeting.
UNWTO calls for global coordination to restart tourism
Consistent and harmonised travel protocols, enhanced safety measures and the protection of jobs and livelihoods are the main ingredients needed for the restart of tourism.
British Museum holds on to tourism top spot
Topping the list of free attractions in England was the British Museum, with 6.2 million visitors, followed by the Tate Modern and the National Gallery.
Saga to launch new special interest tours next year
Each holiday will allow guests to explore special interests including walking, birdwatching, wildlife appreciation and archaeology alongside likeminded travellers.
UNWTO signs Expedia partnership to drive tourism recovery
The World Tourism Organisation has signed a deal to work alongside the Expedia Group to strengthen ties between the public and private tourism sectors.
Soon Hwa elected PATA chairperson
Soon-Hwa Wong has been formally endorsed as the chair of the PATA executive board, and replaces Chris Bottrill who was elected chair in May 2018.
WTTC finds huge demand to travel next year
An overwhelming majority of US and Canadian travellers, as many as 99 per cent, are eager to travel again, with 70 per cent stating that they plan to take a holiday next year.
ABTA argues sustainability must be part of tourism recovery
ABTA chief executive, Mark Tanzer, has argued the travel sector has an opportunity to “build back better” following an extremely challenging year.