TravelDailyNews International Daily travel & tourism news portal for the international travel trade market since 1999 https://www.traveldailynews.com/ Copyright (C) 2023 TravelDailyNews International VisitBritain set to host more than 120 international travel trade on educational visits across Britain VisitBritain is set to welcome more than 120 international travel trade buyers for a series of educational visits across Britain. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/visitbritain-set-to-host-more-than-120-international-travel-trade-on-educational-visits-across-britain Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:47:00 +0200 New ICAO recommendations issued on COVID-19 risk assessment and mitigation for international air travel The CAPSCA recommendations begin with the principles countries should consider before introducing air travel requirements and related mitigations. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/new-icao-recommendations-issued-on-covid-19-risk-assessment-and-mitigation-for-international-air-travel Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:39:00 +0200 WTTC reveal Paris as the world’s most powerful city destination Beijing predicted to take the number one spot by 2032. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/wttc-reveal-paris-as-the-worlds-most-powerful-city-destination Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:29:00 +0200 Institute of Travel Management announces new Chair of Board of Directors Tenure of the role is two years with one additional term as outgoing Chair. There will be a handover period between Alison Rogan and Nikki Parsons over the next three months. Inauguration of the incoming Chair and farewell to the outgoing Chair will take place at ITM’s Annual Conference in late April. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/institute-of-travel-management-announces-new-chair-of-board-of-directors Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:26:00 +0200 Sensible Weather announces partnership with the PGA of America and Elysian Park Ventures Strategic golf industry partnership accelerates expansion of the climate technology company’s innovative Weather Guarantee solution for golf facilities and tournament operators. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/sensible-weather-announces-partnership-with-the-pga-of-america-and-elysian-park-ventures Wed, 18 Jan 2023 09:45:00 +0200 Choice Hotels becomes one of the largest members of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance The company aims to continue advancing a strong culture of diversity, equity, and belonging, strengthening environmental sustainability, supporting human rights, and giving back to local communities. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/choice-hotels-becomes-one-of-the-largest-members-of-the-sustainable-hospitality-alliance Wed, 18 Jan 2023 09:07:00 +0200 The AHLA Foundation awards largest ever donation to build talent pipeline https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/the-ahla-foundation-awards-largest-ever-donation-to-build-talent-pipeline Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:59:00 +0200 Cape Town’s tourism industry reports incredible recovery Compared to 2019 figures, Groot Constantia reported a 71% recovery, Kirstenbosch was 76%, Robben Island was 89%, Chapmans Peak was 95%, and Table Mountain was almost 100%. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/cape-towns-tourism-industry-reports-incredible-recovery Mon, 16 Jan 2023 09:25:00 +0200 Saint Lucia celebrates cultural heritage at 2023 Nobel Laureate Festival The island boasts more Nobel Laureates per capita than any country in the world. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/saint-lucia-celebrates-cultural-heritage-at-2023-nobel-laureate-festival Mon, 16 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0200 Golf star Alexandra Swayne showcases U.S. Virgin Islands New golf ambassador for the USVI highlights the beautiful and enticing Islands. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/golf-star-alexandra-swayne-showcases-us-virgin-islands Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:36:00 +0200 Visit Greater Palm Springs announces Don Prince as Director of Indian Wells Tourism Don Prince brings more than thirty years of travel and tourism experience to his new role, including positions as the Deputy Director of the Arizona Office of Tourism and Director of Tourism for the City of Prescott, Arizona. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/visit-greater-palm-springs-announces-don-prince-as-director-of-indian-wells-tourism Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:21:00 +0200 HLA & AHLA Foundation honor National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and announce major survivor fund donation No Room for Trafficking expands impact with latest $500,000 contribution to The Survivor Fund from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/hla-ahla-foundation-honor-national-human-trafficking-prevention-month-and-announce-major-survivor-fund-donation Fri, 13 Jan 2023 10:07:00 +0200 Ras Al Khaimah records its highest visitor numbers in 2022 Ras Al Khaimah welcomed over 1.13M visitors in 2022. Results exceed 2019 pre-pandemic levels, with highest ever number of annual arrivals to the Nature Emirate and a 15.6% increase on 2021. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/ras-al-khaimah-records-its-highest-visitor-numbers-in-2022 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:37:00 +0200 Lemongrass Marketing adds Vienna Tourism Board to travel client portfolio https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/lemongrass-marketing-adds-vienna-tourism-board-to-travel-client-portfolio Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:28:00 +0200 Saimaa officially awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2024 The award ceremony was celebrated on 12 January 2023 at the TeaHouse of Wehmais, in Juva, and saw the participation of the local stakeholders involved in the European Region of Gastronomy programme, as well as representation from IGCAT. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/saimaa-officially-awarded-european-region-of-gastronomy-2024 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:20:00 +0200 FABEC Council welcomes Belgian presidency in annual change of leadership following German tenure FABEC States launched multiple initiatives over the past 12 months despite the challenges experienced by all European air navigation service providers (ANSPs). https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/fabec-council-welcomes-belgian-presidency-in-annual-change-of-leadership-following-german-tenure Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:25:00 +0200 Major developments underway in Hungary for 2023 The Hungarian Tourism Board spotlights new hotel openings, cultural attractions, global sporting events, MICHELIN-star restaurants and 150th Anniversary celebrations, inviting visitors to discover what’s new and reimagined https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/major-developments-underway-in-hungary-for-2023 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:18:00 +0200 Global Hotel Alliance is founding member of newly launched Global Loyalty Organisation As a founding member of GLO, Global Hotel Alliance, a fast-growing alliance of 40 hotel brands with more than 800 hotels across 100 countries, brings a wealth of international experience to the network, with its successful loyalty programme, GHA DISCOVERY, expanding to more than 23 million members globally since its December 2021 relaunch. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/global-hotel-alliance-is-founding-member-of-newly-launched-global-loyalty-organisation Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:07:00 +0200 JetBlue to increase airlift to Curaçao from New York Strong demand for travel to the island drives JetBlue to increase flights to five days a week from major U.S. hub. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/jetblue-to-increase-airlift-to-curacao-from-new-york Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:16:00 +0200 AHLA names Anna Blue President of AHLA Foundation, Jacqueline Policastro Executive Vice President of Marketing & Communications Anna Blue will oversee the philanthropic mission of the Foundation. Jacqueline Policastro will be responsible for driving the development and execution for all of the association’s internal and external communications and increasing visibility for the vibrant hotel industry in and outside the Beltway. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/ahla-names-anna-blue-president-of-ahla-foundation-jacqueline-policastro-executive-vice-president-of-marketing-communications Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:05:00 +0200 WeTravel and Transformational Travel Council launch free introduction to transformational travel course Through the WeTravel Academy, WeTravel and Transformational Travel Council are bringing to the tourism industry free educational resources on delivering transforming travel experiences in the transformation economy. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/wetravel-and-transformational-travel-council-launch-free-introduction-to-transformational-travel-course Tue, 10 Jan 2023 08:32:00 +0200 New intake of Buyer & Supplier members join ITM Mentoring Programme Now in its fourth year, the ITM Mentoring Programme has already successfully matched over 65 mentees across four intakes who have completed the scheme either over one year, or opted to extend for a second year. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/new-intake-of-buyer-supplier-members-join-itm-mentoring-programme Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:57:00 +0200 DET launches the annual Dubai Tourism Summit Dubai welcomes 11.4 million international visitors during first ten months of 2022, up 134% YoY, taking a step closer to its target of becoming world’s most visited destination. Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism shares industry update and outlook at bi-annual ‘City Briefing’ for Dubai’s stakeholders and partners. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/det-launches-the-annual-dubai-tourism-summit Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:35:00 +0200 Tech4Nature partners announce project to study impact of tourism on biodiversity in Spain Huawei and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have launched a pioneering project to guide biodiversity conservation focusing on the Bonelli's eagle in Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac Natural Park. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/tech4nature-partners-announce-project-to-study-impact-of-tourism-on-biodiversity-in-spain Fri, 06 Jan 2023 09:28:00 +0200 FABEC CEO Board remains focused on environmental performance in annual leadership change to ANA Luxembourg Over the past 12 months, FABEC ANSPs have maintained clear focus on environmental performance, delivering shorter routes and improved flight paths for airspace users https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/fabec-ceo-board-remains-focused-on-environmental-performance-in-annual-leadership-change-to-ana-luxembourg Fri, 06 Jan 2023 08:28:00 +0200 UK Civil Aviation Authority puts forward proposals to improve the airspace change process This review gives the Civil Aviation Authority the opportunity to reflect on the lessons learned following the implementation of CAP1616 and make further improvements to the airspace change process. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/uk-civil-aviation-authority-puts-forward-proposals-to-improve-the-airspace-change-process Fri, 06 Jan 2023 08:27:00 +0200 Aruba Tourism Authority promotes Sjeidy Dijkhoff-Feliciano to Area Director of North America Dijkhoff-Feliciano brings her extensive marketing experience to her new role for the One happy island. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/aruba-tourism-authority-promotes-sjeidy-dijkhoff-feliciano-to-area-director-of-north-america Fri, 06 Jan 2023 08:16:00 +0200 The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and GSTC have formed a partnership to consolidate best practice in sustainable hospitality and tourism Together, the Alliance and the GSTC share a vision of hospitality and tourism companies working to, not only meet, but exceed core sustainability criteria - using consistent tools and initiatives to produce globally comparable data. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/the-sustainable-hospitality-alliance-and-gstc-have-formed-a-partnership-to-consolidate-best-practice-in-sustainable-hospitality-and-tourism Wed, 04 Jan 2023 09:01:00 +0200 Travel entry curbs imposed by some countries "simply unreasonable", says China's foreign ministry China will stop requiring inbound travellers to go into quarantine from Jan. 8. But it will still demand a pre-departure test. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/travel-entry-curbs-imposed-by-some-countries-simply-unreasonable-says-chinas-foreign-ministry Tue, 03 Jan 2023 09:36:00 +0200 Αir travellers will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test before departing for Canada beginning January 5 As of 12:01 a.m. EST on January 5, all air travellers who are two years of age and older, arriving on flights originating from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao, will need to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result, taken no more than two days before their departure, to the airline prior to boarding. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/air-travellers-will-be-required-to-present-a-negative-covid-19-test-before-departing-for-canada-beginning-january-5 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 08:50:00 +0200 ETC co-op programme 2023 “Co-branding of Promotional Campaigns” The European Travel Commission’s (ETC) co-operative programme “Co-branding of Promotional Campaigns” supports Europe’s tourism sector by investing in industry-led communication and promotional initiatives across Europe that foster cooperation and sustainable growth. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/etc-co-op-programme-2023-co-branding-of-promotional-campaigns Mon, 02 Jan 2023 09:17:00 +0200 International Mountain Tourism Alliance has elected new Council and leadership The assembly elected the second Council and leadership by secret ballot. Dominique de Villepin was re-elected as Chairman of IMTA, He Yafei as Vice Chairman and Secretary-General, Pansy Ho as Vice Chairman, and Fu Yingchun as Vice Chairman and Executive Secretary-General. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/international-mountain-tourism-alliance-has-elected-new-council-and-leadership Fri, 30 Dec 2022 08:38:00 +0200 CzechTourism and Wego bring you the best of the Winter in the Czech Republic CzechTourism will benefit from Wego's large user base in the MENA region, and the data and insights it provides on the users’ behavior as well as the personalized travel experience it offers. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/czechtourism-and-wego-bring-you-the-best-of-the-winter-in-the-czech-republic Tue, 27 Dec 2022 09:20:00 +0200 The state of national cycling strategies in Europe – second edition While cycling is the most climate- and energy-efficient mode of transport par excellence, it still has not gained the attention it deserves in various climate and energy policies. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/the-state-of-national-cycling-strategies-in-europe-second-edition Tue, 27 Dec 2022 09:15:00 +0200 Emirates Post Group issues commemorative stamps to honour Ed-dour archaeological site in Umm Al Quwain https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/emirates-post-group-issues-commemorative-stamps-to-honour-ed-dour-archaeological-site-in-umm-al-quwain Tue, 27 Dec 2022 08:50:00 +0200 ETC releases new research exploring consumer attitudes and future expectations to drive tourism recovery The report explores post-summer experiences and tourists’ short and long-term expectations. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/etc-releases-new-research-exploring-consumer-attitudes-and-future-expectations-to-drive-tourism-recovery Tue, 27 Dec 2022 08:41:00 +0200 GSTC2022 Global Conference in Seville, Andalusia, Spain concluded The Conference themes were: (A) Tourism Adaptation to Climate Change; (B) Mainstreaming Sustainability Standards; (C) Destination Stewardship and (D) Green Mobility & Accessibility. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/gstc2022-global-conference-in-seville-andalusia-spain-concluded Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:46:00 +0200 Caribbean: Including more young people in tourism is critical The recent agreement between Sandals Resorts International, Florida International University and The University of the West Indies to jointly establish The Gordon “Butch” Stewart International School of Hospitality and Tourism will no doubt go a long way to meeting these essential education goals. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/caribbean-including-more-young-people-in-tourism-is-critical Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:42:00 +0200 ATOL kicks off peak holiday booking season with a fun ‘booking boogie’ marketing campaign In a first for ATOL, advertising will run on AdSmart from Sky to help access millions of Sky and Virgin homes, selecting the campaign’s ideal audience and location; meaning the right households see the ad. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/atol-kicks-off-peak-holiday-booking-season-with-a-fun-booking-boogie-marketing-campaign Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:37:00 +0200 Launch of the Destination Management Organization of Rome by January 2023 The news was applauded by the President of CBRTeL, Stefano Fiori. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/launch-of-the-destination-management-organization-of-rome-by-january-2023 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:09:00 +0200 ‘Best Tourism Villages 2022’ of 2022 named by UNWTO In 2022, a total of 32 villages from 18 countries across the five world regions were awarded the recognition. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/best-tourism-villages-2022-of-2022-named-by-unwto Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:01:00 +0200 USTOA partners with Saudi Tourism Authority to educate members about travel to Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia in Top10 Emerging Destinations in USTOA Annual Member Survey. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/ustoa-partners-with-saudi-tourism-authority-to-educate-members-about-travel-to-saudi-arabia Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:48:00 +0200 FABEC Member States reconfirm their commitment to cooperate and to improve the efficiency and performance of their airspace FABEC States are convinced that by managing performance cooperatively, operations are continuously optimized in all relevant domains of the Single European Sky. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/fabec-member-states-reconfirm-their-commitment-to-cooperate-and-to-improve-the-efficiency-and-performance-of-their-airspace Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:38:00 +0200 How to launch a charter boat business There is no doubt that boating is considered a fun activity by both tourists and locals alike. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/how-to-launch-a-charter-boat-business Tue, 20 Dec 2022 08:35:00 +0200 Visalia, California makes travel easier for autistic antventurers City makes history becoming the country’s first Certified Autism Destination. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/visalia-california-makes-travel-easier-for-autistic-antventurers Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:44:00 +0200 Caribbean Tourism Executive of the Year 2023: Joseph Boschulte, Commissioner, US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism In the past three years, the USVI comprising its three beautiful islands, St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John, has become one of the world’s most admired destinations not only for its dazzling beauty but for its smart tourism strategies and tactics. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/caribbean-tourism-executive-of-the-year-2023-joseph-boschulte-commissioner-us-virgin-islands-department-of-tourism Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:36:00 +0200 US$1.4bn. in earnings expected for 2022/23 Winter tourist season in Jamaica Comparatively, earnings stood at just over US$1 billion for last year while stopovers only should produce US$1.4 billion, during the winter period, a 33.4% increase. Cruise being down last year due to the pandemic, Jamaica earned only US$14 million but now expects to pull in US$51.9 million this year. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/us14bn-in-earnings-expected-for-202223-winter-tourist-season-in-jamaica Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:29:00 +0200 Regulator raises concerns with Wizz Air following complaints The UK Civil Aviation Authority has been clear with Wizz Air that this is an unacceptable way to treat passengers and that it is imperative for the issues to be tackled urgently. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/regulator-raises-concerns-with-wizz-air-following-complaints Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:01:00 +0200 Proposed new licensing scheme to level the playing field and improve the standard of visitor accommodation in Wales The Welsh Government’s Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru commits to a statutory licensing scheme for holiday lets as part of a package of measures to address the negative impact second homes and short-term holiday lets can have on the availability and affordability of housing for local people in our communities. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/proposed-new-licensing-scheme-to-level-the-playing-field-and-improve-the-standard-of-visitor-accommodation-in-wales Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:35:00 +0200 ICAO Air Services Negotiation event in Abuja hosts 63 country delegations, delivers 212 new agreements While in Abuja, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano discussed further priorities for Nigerian, African, and global air transport with President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Aviation of Nigeria, Senator Hadi Sirika. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/icao-air-services-negotiation-event-in-abuja-hosts-63-country-delegations-delivers-212-new-agreements Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:17:00 +0200