Online World Tour

Wildlife Raphael Park, London

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Open University offers free courses

2020-03-28T22:54:00.004+00:00

Open University has various free online courses.

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses/full-catalogue

Coronavirus COVID 19 Global Map

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Coronavirus COVID 19 Global Map

By accessing the link above ⇑ you will be able to see updated global map of the areas affected by COVID19.

Italy towns quarantined as coronavirus cases grow

2020-02-23T22:21:00.001+00:00

Companies dealing with Tourism and Tourists

2019-06-25T10:00:00.000+01:00

What can companies do to improve tourism and make it inclusive for all tourists:
✓ develop new tourism products/services that are accessible to all types of tourists.
✓ invest more in sustainability.
✓ make it more inclusive for all employees.
✓ employ and train local community.
✓ reduce waste.
✓ enhance global partnership for sustainable development.

You can download the following document that gives an insight on the recommendation for companies from UNWTO website at: Tourism for SDGs.

More available at UNWTO.

UNWTO Traveller/Tourist guide

2019-06-24T19:35:00.000+01:00

W hat the World Tourism Organisation recommends tourists to do:

✓ Do not waste food. There is no need to fill the plate more than you can eat.
✓ Share initiatives and social projects so that everyone can benefit and learn from.
✓ Try to learn some words in the local language.
✓ Try to be sustainable and support sustainability.
✓ Try to keep it digital, no need for paper booking confirmation or tickets if not needed.
✓ Try to follow and promote the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism.

You can download the following document that gives an insight on the recommendation for companies from UNWTO website at: Tourism for SDGs.

Global Code of Ethics for Tourism can be found at: Global Code of Ethics for Tourism.

More content available on UNWTO .

Natural History Museum, London

2019-01-12T19:27:00.001+00:00

Gatwick Airport Drone Disruption

2018-12-21T20:25:00.000+00:00

Gatwick Airport Reopens

Gatwick resumes flights

Passengers waiting at Gatwick due to drone disruption

DroneSafe(2018)

Its Beautiful – Its Pakistan

2017-12-18T14:28:00.001+00:00

You can access the following website to get some information about Pakistan like famous places , travel guide, fairs, festivals and various useful websites.

Its Beautiful – Its Pakistan:

ROMANIA - Travel and Tourism Information

2017-12-18T14:27:00.001+00:00

ROMANIA - Travel and Tourism Information:

Facilitation of Tourist Travel | Resilience of Tourism Development

2017-12-18T14:06:00.001+00:00

Facilitation of Tourist Travel | Resilience of Tourism Development:

International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, 2017: The Way Forward – Our Journey to 2030 | Institutional Relations and Resource Mobilization

2017-12-18T14:04:00.001+00:00

International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, 2017: The Way Forward – Our Journey to 2030 | Institutional Relations and Resource Mobilization:

19 December 2017 watch live streaming

http://webtv.un.org/

UNWTO International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories annual meeting discusses how to measure tourism impacts at local level | World Tourism Organization UNWTO

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UNWTO International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories annual meeting discusses how to measure tourism impacts at local level | World Tourism Organization UNWTO:

Jobs in Tourism

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There are various websites where you can access various jobs in the tourism industry.

Employment at UNWTO | World Tourism Organization UNWTO:

In regards to United Kingdom some of the websites are listed below:

Prospects.ac.uk

Milkround.com

CV-library.co.uk

Virtual museums

2015-11-19T22:26:00.001+00:00

Here is a list of various virtual museums across the world.
1. Google Cultural Institute
2. Science Museum
3. National Museum of Natural History, Washington D.C. , U.S.A.

4. Louvre, Paris, France - History of Louvre
5. Louvre, Paris, France - Egyptian Antiques

6. The Field Museum, Chicago, U.S.A.

7. National Women's History Museum
8. Memorial Hall Museum
9. American Museum of Natural History
10. Ethernal Egypt
11. The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Great Britain Tourism Survey

2015-11-10T20:30:00.002+00:00

A really useful 'tool' that offers in depth information about the behaviour of U.K. tourists based on their purpose of trip, length of stay, demographics, accommodation and type of places visited. Follow the links below to access the results:

3 year average view of the results of the Tourism Survey

Yearly view of the results of the Tourism Survey

Compensation for flight delays

2015-08-09T11:36:00.000+01:00

Between 2014-2015 approximately 37 million passengers faced delays to and from U.K. but just few of the passengers claimed compensation BBC reports (BBC).
Passengers can claim compensation for flight delays but there are some requirements in order to be able to do so. Further information is available on the: Which? Consumer Rights .

Which? Consumer Rights website offers in depth information on what you could be compensated on and what are the steps you need to take. Furthermore it offers various templates of letters on how you can write the letter of claim.

Some other useful websites:
Citizen Advice
MoneySavingExpert

Northern Ireland top attractions

2015-07-31T10:28:00.000+01:00

BBC reports the top tourism attractions in Northern Ireland.
The attractions were divided by their locations as follows:

I. Top attractions in Antrim and Newtownabbey Attractions:
1. Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotsworthy House
2. Shanes Castle
3. Museum at the Mill

II. Top attractions in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon:
1. Oxford Island National Nature Reserve
2. Kinnego Marina
3. Lough Neagh Discovery Centre

III. Top attractions in Belfast:
1. Titanic Belfast
2. Ulster Museum
3. W5

IV. Top attractions in Causeway Coast and Glens:
1. Giant's Causeway
2. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
3. Portrush Coastal Zone

V. Top attractions in Derry and Strabane:
1. Derry's Walls
2. The Guildhall
3. Gasyard Centre

VI. Top attractions in Fermanagh and Omagh:
1. Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre
2. Ulster American Folk Park
3. Marble Arch Caves Global Geo Park

VII. Top attractions in Lisburn and Castlereagh:
1. Divis and Black Mountain Visitor Centre
2. Island Arts Centre
3. Hillsborough Courthouse

VIII. Top attractions in Mid and East Antrim:
1. Arts Centre at the Braid
2. Carrickfergus Castle
3. Portglenone Marina

IX. Top attractions in Mid Ulster:
1. Hill of the O'Neil and Ranfurly House Arts and Visitor Centre
2. Benburb Castle
3. Island Turl Crafts Visitor Centre

X. Top attraction in Newry, Mourne and Down:
1. Murlough National Nature Reserve
2. Newry Cathedral
3. Castle Ward House and Demesne

XI. Top attractions in North Down and Ards:
1. Pickie Fun Park
2. Ulster Folk and Transport Museum
3. North Down Museum

Sources: BBC 30 July 2015
Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency 2015

Illinois tourism on a upward curve

2015-07-31T10:11:00.000+01:00

The director for the office of tourism in Illinois declared that tourism is a an important feature of the economic sector for the state.
The visitor number in 2014 were as follows:
- more than 109.4 million visitors from which 107.4 million were U.S visitors and 2 million were international visitors which influenced the creation and approximately 5000 new tourism related jobs.

Source: Quad City Business Journal 29 July 2015

Live Webcams

2015-04-15T22:09:00.001+01:00

Live Webcams offers the possibility of experiencing a destination online. There are various webcams available to view within various countries. Is it also available as an application on App Store and Google play.

Available at:
http://www.webcams.travel/live/
http://www.earthcam.com/
https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam.html
http://www.123cam.com/

Hospitality and Tourism: Milkround

2015-04-11T22:19:00.001+01:00

Hospitality and Tourism Overview by Milkround.
Information about what it involves working in the hospitality sector, as well as the requirements.

Travelmole

2015-03-05T10:59:00.001+00:00

Travelmole is an useful tool for the tourism industry and industry's professionals. It gives various information about various regions, companies and new products.
Furthermore it includes a section on the jobs available.

TTG Digital | TTG Knowledge | Online travel agent training from Travel Trade Gazette

2015-03-02T05:57:00.001+00:00

Travel Trade Gazette has a new platform for training for various sub sectors of the tourism industry.

TTG Digital | TTG Knowledge | Online travel agent training from Travel Trade Gazette:

Interview: Why Riviera won't change course under its new owners | Features | Travel Trade Gazette

2015-03-02T05:49:00.003+00:00

Interview: Why Riviera won't change course under its new owners | Features | Travel Trade Gazette:

Airlines braced for compensation payouts after new Jet2 ruling | News | Travel Trade Gazette

2015-03-02T05:49:00.001+00:00

Airlines braced for compensation payouts after new Jet2 ruling | News | Travel Trade Gazette: