Maldives will allocate more uninhabited islands for resort development and open bids at the end of the year and early next year, the island nation's tourism minister has said. Ali Waheed told reporters Wednesday that the coronavirus pandemic hit just before the announcement was made. ...

WTTC has laid out its new guidelines to ensure safe and seamless travel, including rapid testing and tracing, opening travel corridors, and implementing a risk assessment framework.

Travel restrictions are likely to be relaxed next week in what is being seen as a major boost to the hospitality sector. From July 6th, holidaymakers are likely to be allowed to travel to a number of European countries without having to spend 14-days in quarantine when they return.

We bring you all the latest news on the global pandemic, viewed with particular reference to the aviation, tourism and travel retail sectors.

A bright and shiny future has arrived for the hospitality industry. One in which everything is polished and sanitized to a sterile and germ-free shine. And for lack of a wide, tooth-faced grin with which to welcome your guests, contactless communications will have to take on the challenge of making...

The last few months have been a real turning point for the industry. Never before has the world stood still, and along with it the possibilities for travel. In retrospect, the plight of the holidaymakers who were stranded in Spain under a volcanic ash cloud now seems trivial compared with the...

AirShield is a simple device that fits on to the existing air vents inside an airplane cabin that's claimed to help reduce the risk of inflight Covid-19 infections.

The current pandemic is a defining event for the travel industry. What was considered ordinary is now highly complex, if even feasible. But like any watershed moment, it's also an opportunity for innovation.

A panel of travel advisors during the Global Institute for Travel Entrepreneurs' Travel Entrepreneurship Week said advisors should absolutely continue to post on social media.

Things have changed. Let’s set things straight. But while you are wondering why the followers of your social channels have become numb, your conversion rate has gone down and your organic engagement levels are struggling, your audience is probably glued to the latest TikTok video or hooked to...

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UNWTO also calls upon the sector and travelers to address this challenge with sound judgment and proportionate measures.

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How many cases are there in Singapore?

SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 291 new COVID-19 infections as of noon on Saturday (Jun 27), including 11 cases in the community. The community ...