Category: Travel Associations News
News on travel and tourism organizations and associations. News includes updates on UNWTO, WTTC, ETOA, ICTP, African Tourism Board, ASTA, USTOA, PATA, South Pacific Tourism Organizations, DRV and many more.
Grenada launches new travel hotline
Harry S. Johnson- January 15, 2021The hotline considered necessary by Grenada Tourism officials to assist travel agents, tour operators, visitors or returning nationals Read More
Global Business Travel Association Canada builds committee offering
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Industry leaders join GBTA as volunteers to help restore business travel Read More
Florida Keys Tourism: ‘Name’ COVID-19-fighting robot at Key West Airport
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021The robot emits high-intensity ultraviolet UV-C wavelength light designed to remove 99.9% of harmful airborne and surface pathogens including the ... Read More
Visit Plano announces new staff members
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Visit Plano names Steve Yearwood new Association and SMERF Sales Manager and Olivia Woodward new Event Services Coordinator Read More
IGLTA Foundation introduces new 2021 Board officers
Chief Assignment Editor- January 14, 2021The IGLTAF will remain focused on providing diverse market research for all members, mentoring new LGBTQ+ businesses and emerging destinations, ... Read More
WTTC mental health guidelines to aid Travel & Tourism recovery
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021Investment in mental health promotes good business and greater profitability Read More
How you can influence the future of Aviation?
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 13, 2021The World Tourism Network emerged out of a grassroots initiatives known as rebuilding.travel. Aviation veteran Vijay Poonoosamy, a former VP ... Read More
US Travel: We appreciate CDC international travel testing mandate
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021With a risk-based, layered approach to health and safety throughout every aspect of travel, it’s possible to both protect public ... Read More
AIANTA CEO appointed to National Marine Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council
Harry S. Johnson- January 12, 2021The advisory panel will work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to promote sustainable recreation and tourism within the ... Read More
New Vermont Lodging Association formed
Harry S. Johnson- January 12, 2021VLA's goals include retaining a professional and experienced lobbying firm to represent the Vermont lodging industry and serving as the ... Read More
Lisa Mize named executive director of Saugatuck Douglas Area Convention and Visitor Bureau
Harry S. Johnson- January 11, 2021During a very challenging 2020, Lisa successfully navigated the CVB through a pandemic that threatened the survival of area businesses ... Read More
US travel agency air ticket volume still down nearly 70%
Harry S. Johnson- January 11, 2021ARC reports that airline ticket sales by US travel agencies are still in the red Read More
Carlos Vogeler joins Global Wine Tourism Organization
Harry S. Johnson- January 11, 2021The Global Wine Tourism Organization integrates both public and private sectors to contribute to the socio-economic development of wine tourism ... Read More
Turks & Caicos Islands Tourism mourns the loss of Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart
Harry S. Johnson- January 9, 2021Gordon 'Butch' Stewart made immeasurable contribution to Turks & Caicos Islands tourism through Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages and ... Read More
Grenada Tourism mourns passing of Sandals Resorts founder Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart
Harry S. Johnson- January 9, 2021The Ministry of Tourism and the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) express sadness over news of the passing of Tourism business ... Read More
Anguilla Tourism Board appoints new Director of Tourism
Harry S. Johnson- January 8, 2021Stacey Liburd named Anguilla's new Director of Tourism Read More
Tourism Malaysia announces new executive appointments
Chief Assignment Editor- January 6, 2021Tourism Malaysia today announced several new appointments in management, in an effort to strengthen the organizational structure, so as to ... Read More
International Congress and Convention Association announces new team structure
Harry S. Johnson- January 5, 2021International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), the global association for the international meetings industry, is privileged to announce the appointment ... Read More
US Travel mourns passing of Disney’s Richard Bates
Harry S. Johnson- January 2, 2021U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the passing of Richard Bates, longtime senior ... Read More
World Tourism Network set 2021 trends making leaders jump
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 1, 2021The World Tourism Network passed the flame of hope from country to country at its New Years' party today listening ... Read More
What is next for Malaysia Tourism?
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 1, 2021A panel discussion with tourism experts from Malaysia ended a month of launch events for the World Tourism Network this ... Read More
World Tourism Network urges Kuleana for 2021
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 31, 2020Responsibility Creates Opportunities Tourism is going through a tough new reality that needs a new response For those of us ... Read More
International Nightlife Association warns about spike in illegal New Year’s Eve parties
Harry S. Johnson- December 30, 2020While nightlife business owners and clubbers should be getting ready for the most important night of the year, New Year’s ... Read More
2020 Gay Travel Awards winners revealed!
Harry S. Johnson- December 29, 2020The 2020 Gay Travel Awards announced the winners today. In its fifth year, the Gay Travel Awards mission is to recognize ... Read More
Travel insurers: COVID-19 jab may become mandatory for Europe trip
Harry S. Johnson- December 29, 2020Some European travel insurers warned that while COVID-19 vaccination is not currently needed to purchase a travel insurance policy for ... Read More
ARC: Air ticket sales by US travel agencies still in the red
Harry S. Johnson- December 28, 2020Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) today reported the following consolidated airline ticketing volume variances, compared to the same period in 2019. ... Read More
Hawaii vacation rentals down 37% in November 2020
Harry S. Johnson- December 22, 2020In November 2020, the total monthly supply of statewide vacation rentals was 555,000 unit nights (-34.5%) and monthly demand was ... Read More
Hotel Industry: Include hotel workers in Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Harry S. Johnson- December 22, 2020As governors and state public health agencies begin to finalize COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans for the next 1b phase, the American ... Read More
Sports Events and Tourism Association praises passing of Pandemic Relief Package
Harry S. Johnson- December 22, 2020Sports Events and Tourism Association (Sports ETA) issued the following statement on the Congressional passing of the Pandemic Relief Package: ... Read More
Travel to the Healthiest Spot of Earth
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 22, 2020World Tourism Network (WTN) is a new initiative that emerged out of a rebuilding.travel discussion that started back in March ... Read More
European Tourism Association declares climate emergency
Harry S. Johnson- December 21, 2020The European Tourism Association (ETOA) and its partners are planning for a sustainable future and have declared a Climate Emergency. ... Read More
US travel agencies’ air ticket sales still down nearly 70%
Harry S. Johnson- December 21, 2020Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) today reported the following consolidated airline ticketing volume variances, compared to the same period in 2019. ... Read More
Istanbul Airport awarded 5-Star rating
Harry S. Johnson- December 18, 2020Rising firmly in the global aviation scene with its unique architecture, strong infrastructure, superior technology and high-level travel experience it ... Read More
WTTC and World Economic Forum promote sustainable growth in Travel & Tourism
Harry S. Johnson- December 17, 2020The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the World Economic Forum, today announce a reinforced partnership to promote the ... Read More
SITE and SITE Foundation announce new leadership for 2021
Harry S. Johnson- December 17, 2020Today, Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) announced its leadership line-up for 2021, welcoming 4 new directors to the SITE ... Read More
ARC: US travel agency air ticket sales slow down in November
Chief Assignment Editor- December 17, 2020Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) today released data showing net sales from ARC-accredited travel agencies totaling nearly $1.2 billion in November ... Read More
