Thailand’s new visitor visa is a bold idea, however its effectiveness at increasing arrivals could be limited
Government of Thailand has released new visitor visa rules in an attempt to restart travel to the country A Special…
17 Sep 2020
Dubai’s efforts to resume conferences and exhibitions will bode well for UAE tourism recovery
A new stakeholder committee lead by the Dubai Tourism Chief aims to resume the conference calendar Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has issued official guidelines on how business…
14 Sep 2020
Brazil’s response to coronavirus could hamper tourism recovery
According to figures from John Hopkins University, Brazil at the time of writing, has the third largest number of confirmed Covid-19 cases globally, with 4.3 million cases. Brazil also has…
02 Sep 2020
Save Your Summer campaign is a step in the right direction for UK tourism businesses in the North East
Tourism organisations in the North East have launched a campaign to get people to visit local attractions after a devastating summer that has seen economic decline across the UK. The…
25 Aug 2020
Accor-IHG merger rumours hints at imminent consolidation
IHG and Accor have recently refused to comment on a flurry of rumours regarding a merger between the two hotel heavyweights. This particular rumour is not new and similar murmurs…
18 Aug 2020
Appreciation may turn to annoyance for locals as domestic tourism continues to surge in Europe
As travel restrictions were relaxed across Europe a couple of months ago, a surge in domestic tourism was met with gratitude from residents in hotspots that are reliant on tourism…
14 Aug 2020
UK quarantine extension is a devastating blow to the tourism industry
The latest quarantine extension confirms what many already feared, that France would be the latest addition to the UK list. Other countries include Malta, the Netherlands, Gibraltar, Monaco, the Faroe…