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The new simple Safer Tourism Seal is the key to get visitors to return

It's simple, effective, and unique. The relaunch of the Safer Tourism Seal Program by the World Tourism Network. WTN hopes for the Safer Tourism Seal to become the new global standard in finding a destination, hotel, and other stakeholders safe for visitors. | The new simple Safer Tourism Seal is the key to get visitors to return

The new simple Safer Tourism Seal is the key to get visitors to return

It's simple, effective, and unique. The relaunch of the Safer Tourism Seal Program by the World Tourism Network. WTN hopes for the Safer Tourism Seal to become the new global standard in finding a destination, hotel, and other stakeholders safe for visitors. | The new simple Safer Tourism Seal is the key to get visitors to return

Tokyo 2020 legacy could have some positive impact on Japanese tourism

The positive aspects of Tokyo 2020’s tourism legacy will offer no quick fix for the amount of investment that will be lost due to no international visitation and restricted domestic visitation. | Tokyo 2020 legacy could have some positive impact on Japanese tourism

IMEX America Smart Monday keynotes spotlight a doctor, dancer and digital guru

A full free program of learning runs throughout the IMEX America show, beginning each day with MPI keynotes – a series of movers and shakers from outside the business event industry who will each bring their unique world view to the event. IMEX America Smart Monday keynotes spotlight a doctor, dancer and digital guru

Traveling to Hawaii when vaccinated: New rules

Effective July 8, individuals traveling in the US domestically to Hawaii can bypass pre-travel testing rules and quarantine if they are fully vaccinated. Traveling to Hawaii when vaccinated: New rules

UNWTO organizes 1st Global Youth Tourism Summit in Italy

Sustainability, sharing experiences and their vision of the future of tourism – what do 12-18 year-olds think? The “Global Youth Tourism Summit” will welcome a selected group of children from around the world to look for the answers. UNWTO organizes 1st Global Youth Tourism Summit in Italy

Calistoga’s Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs reopens after multi-million dollar renovation

Chartres Lodging Group is pleased to announce that Calistoga’s famed geothermal spa, Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs, is now open and welcoming guests once again. The announcement caps a year-long closing of the world-famous resort and a complete renovation by the acclaimed design firms SB Architects and EDG Design. Calistoga’s Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs reopens after multi-million dollar renovation

Shanghai announces 2021-2025 tourism development plan

Shanghai is expected to become an open international tourism hub relying on its Hongqiao and Pudong airports and Wusongkou international cruise terminal. Shanghai announces 2021-2025 tourism development plan

Italy Tourism Ministry finally back says BMT President

The open-air and in-person version of the Mediterranean Tourism Exchange BMT in Naples, is so far the only travel mart that was open to the public in Italy in 2021. Italy Tourism Ministry finally back says BMT President

Top tourism officials to visit Jamaica for high-level UNWTO meeting

Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, and Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, are among the global tourism officials who will visit Jamaica this week to attend the blended staging of the UNWTO’s 66th Regional Commission of the Americas (CAM) on June 24. The trip will mark Mr. Pololikashvili’s first visit to the English-speaking Caribbean. Top tourism officials to visit Jamaica for high-level UNWTO...

Brussels Renaissance Festival returns tomorrow

From 19 June to 11 July, the Brussels Renaissance Festival (formerly the Carolus V Festival) returns for an edition that’s bursting with festivities. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

Hemingway Days returns to Key West in July

The annual celebration salutes the Nobel Prize–winning author’s writing achievements, sporting pursuits and enjoyment of the island’s easygoing lifestyle. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

Empress by Boon to open June 18

Empress by Boon, the expansive Cantonese culinary destination spearheaded by Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon, is thrilled to confirm its grand opening on Friday, June 18, 2021. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

Long road to recovery awaits business travel

In the absence of clear and consistent guidance from federal health authorities on PMEs, business-related travel is not expected to recover its pre-pandemic volume for an additional two years - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

Seatrade Cruise Global returns to Miami in September

After more than a year of navigating uncharted waters in a virtual world, this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global experience will reconnect our community to share knowledge, actionable solutions and our collective vision for the future of cruising in this pivotal moment. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

The Kingdom of Eswatini just united African Tourism

"As a Country, we are excited about the work of the African Tourism Board, Today marked a very important day in ATB. The future is very bright for African Tourism." These are the words by the Minister of Tourism for the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Hon. Moses Vilakati, announcing the Kingdom was now hosting the African Tourism Board's Headquarters, and launched a corporate structure for the tourism board. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

Heathrow presses world leaders to agree global sustainable fuels mandate at G7

In a G7 session hosted in Cornwall on Friday by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye pressed the leaders of the G7 to agree in its summit communique escalating mandates for 10% SAF by 2030, growing to at least 50% by 2050, as well as the kinds of price incentive mechanisms that have been used to support demand and kick start other low carbon sectors. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online