Organisations & Operators News Page 48
IATA calls for EU-wide Covid-19 vaccination certificate
The trade body has urged the European Union to support an initiative from Greek prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, to agree a common digital European Covid-19 vaccination certificate.
UNWTO secretary general Pololikashvili nominated for second term
The executive council of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation has expressed its continued support for secretary general Zurab Pololikashvili as he stands for reelection.
UNWTO seeking to restart tourism at Madrid conference
The UNWTO will call on members of the Executive Committee to join forces for a global campaign aimed at restoring confidence in tourism. This hybrid event expects 150 in-person participants.
ABTA calls on government to plot route out of travel shutdown
ABTA chief executive, Mark Tanzer, said: “We are asking the government to use the global travel taskforce structure to convene specific working groups to look at these very issues."
Vaccine boosts holiday confidence among older travellers
Holiday company Saga has experienced a notable increase in interest for holidays in recent weeks, with older travellers looking for longer trips, further from home departing in 2022.
Al-Khalifa to run for UNWTO secretary general
Shaika Mai Al-Khalifa from the kingdom of Bahrain will challenge the incumbent, Zurab Pololikashvili, for the role of secretary general of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation.
PATA Annual Summit remains online for 2021
The three-day virtual event, organised with the support of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, will bring together international thought leaders, industry shapers and senior decision-makers.
CHTA asks Canada to reconsider Covid-19 testing plans
From January 7th Canada has required all residents and travellers entering from the Caribbean provide proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test before their departure.
Leo Burnett wins TUI contract in Europe
Leo Burnett will handle all aspects of the TUI brand in Europe, spanning creative output and strategy across the UK, Germany, France, the Nordics and Benelux.
Slow aviation recovery comes to a standstill
Total demand was down 70 per cent compared to November 2019, virtually unchanged from the 70 per cent year-to-year decline recorded in October.
ABTA confirms agents are eligible for new government grants
The government has published amended regulations that explicitly reference retail travel agents as businesses that are required to legally close in tier four areas within England.
Tour operators cancel trips until mid-February
Virgin Holidays has become the latest travel firm to cancel holidays after new Covid-19 lockdown restrictions were imposed in part of the UK, joining Tui, Thomas Cook and Jet2.