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UNWTO Delegation in Brussels for Talks with European Leaders
Brussels, Belgium, October 15, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has led a high-level delegation to Brussels for a series of meetings...
Research Points to Low Risk for COVID-19 Transmission Inflight
Geneva, Switzerland, October 9, 2020 / AIRLINEHUB / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) demonstrated the low incidence of inflight COVID-19 transmission with an updated t...
During Historic G20 Tourism Meeting WTTC Present Plan to Save 100 Million Jobs
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, October 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / In a historic first, G20 Tourism Ministers hosted more than 45 CEOs and Members of WTTC, who presented their plan to sa...
G20 Tourism Leaders Commit to Intensify Efforts Towards Sustainable Recovery
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism Ministers of the G20 nations have committed to stepping up their efforts to place sustainability and inclusion at the hea...
SUNx Malta Goes Live with Practical Programs to Support Climate Friendly Travel
Valletta, Malta, October 12, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / SUNx Malta goes live with its two practical programs to support company and community Climate Friendly Travel strategic transformation...
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2021 to Take Place in Lucerne-Bürgenstock
Lucerne-Bürgenstock, October 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Economic Forum is pleased to announce that it will hold its Annual Meeting 2021 in Lucerne-Bürgenstock, Switzerland, from ...
UNWTO and IATA Sign Agreement to Restore Confidence in International Aviation
Madrid, Spain, October 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Ahead of the G20 summit of the world’s largest economies, which includes a dedicated tourism segment, the World Tourism Organization (UNW...
Indonesia Becomes First Signatory of UNWTO Tourism Ethics Convention
Jakarta, Indonesia, October 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Republic of Indonesia has become the first signatory of the Framework Convention on Tourism Ethics, the landmark instrument creat...
UNWTO: Stepping Up Support for Safe and Sustainable Recovery of Tourism
Madrid, Spain, October 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Millions of jobs are at risk. Tourism is a major driver of the world economy, accounting for 7% of international trade. Globally, tourism ...
IATA: Looming Cash Crisis Threatens Airlines
Geneva, Switzerland, October 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the airline industry will burn through $77 billion in cash during the...
