UNWTO: Tourism is a pillar of peace and recovery
UNWTO has been recognized for asserting the values of tourism and promoting the sector as a pillar of peace and recovery
Antigua and Barbuda lifts travel-testing requirement
The Caribbean twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda has as of March 16, 2022, lifted the travel testing requirement for fully vaccinated visitors to the destination
This Summer is Sweeter in Barbados
Restrictions are relaxing, borders are reopening, and Barbados is the perfect place to create magical moments this summer. Travellers looking to satisfy their need for adventure and relaxation now have a special incentive to choose Barbados
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation Statement on Lowered CDC travel advisory
The Government of The Bahamas has enacted several measures to guard against community transmission of the virus, including widespread free testing and vaccine availability, public education efforts and the distribution of free medical-grade masks for all citizens and residents of The Bahamas
Grenada’s new voluntourism program offers authentic experiences for visitors looking to make an impact
As destinations worldwide recover from the pandemic, trends indicate that travelers are looking for experiences that allow them to connect deeper to a destination, support sustainability, and positively impact the places they visit
Point of View: The war in Ukraine may spell trouble for tourism in Central and Eastern Europe
The war in Europe that replaced the pandemic as a vacation constraint in Europe will reduce tourists travels in Central and Eastern Europe, especially to the countries bordering Ukraine
World Travel and Tourism Council: Call to Rediscover Travel
In an interview with TTC, the president and CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), Julia Simpson, reflects on the challenges of the sector to achieve its recovery, issues that will be key in its next world summit, in Manila, Philippines, from April 20 to 22
Dominican Republic doses of AstraZeneca vaccine
The Dominican population has been vaccinated against the disease with doses from AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Sinovac, and Sinopharm, Dominican Today announced
Smart Tourist Destinations: Guarantee of a Better Tourist Experience
“A smart tourist destination (STD) is defined around five central aspects that are governance, innovation, technology, accessibility and sustainability. Enrique Martínez Marín, president of SEGITTUR, Spain’s State Company for the Management of Innovation and Tourism Technologies, responsible for promoting innovation in the national tourism sector, both in the public and private sectors, explained in an interview with TTC
New Guidelines Put Women’s Empowerment at Heart of Tourism’s Restart
A new set of guidelines will help both governments and businesses better address the needs of women in the tourism sector
