SMEs success lies in leveraging data and technology to ease COVID pressures

Nov 15, 2020

Digitalization and innovation are key for SMEs survival as the travel industry emerges from COVID-19’s impact according to a report by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), conducted by Twenty31 Consulting Inc. and supported by Agoda, revealed at the World Travel Market today. PATA’s research report “The role of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) in supporting Asia-Pacific SMEs in Recovery” aims to provide insights to benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the hospitality and tourism space that make up a large proportion of travel providers, as they pivot and adapt in the face of COVID-19.

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174m Travel & Tourism jobs could be lost due to COVID-19 and travel restrictions, says WTTC

Nov 15, 2020

New figures from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveal that despite a slight improvement since June, a staggering 174m Travel & Tourism jobs could be lost in 2020 if barriers to global travel remain in place....more >>

The 59th ICCA Congress designs blueprint for future association meetings

Nov 15, 2020

ICCA, the International Congress and Convention Association has just concluded its 6 week long Congress culminating in a series of online and in-person sessions in Kaohsiung and 8 hubs, attracting 1500 delegates, 280 associations, and featuring 220 speakers in 100 hours of content. With the conclusion of ICCA’s first global hybrid Congress, the association has defined a blueprint for the transformation of association meetings and by signing the Kaohsiung Protocol, a framework of macro and micro trends and strategies for meetings, ICCA has paved a clear path for the future of events....more >>

UNWTO Brings Tourism Sector Together to Plan for the Future

Nov 15, 2020

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has once again brought leaders from across the sector together for high-level talks aimed at strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors. The 42nd Plenary Session of the United Nations specialized agency’s Affiliate Members focused both on immediate priorities for tourism’s vital restart and on the longer-term task of ensuring the sector continues to be a key pillar of sustainable development. ...more >>

Which Countries Are Reopening for Meetings? Here Are the Latest Updates From Around the World

Nov 05, 2020

Belgium and England have announced national lockdowns intended to curb the spread of coronavirus. Similar restrictions were introduced in France and Germany last week....more >>

Northstar Meetings Group Announces 2020 Stella Award Winners

Nov 05, 2020

Northstar Meetings Group has announced the recipients of its fourth annual Stella Awards. A total of 255 organizations from around the world were recognized for consistently delivering quality service and innovation to event professionals. The full list of winners and finalists can be found here....more >>

Korea MICE Expo returns as hybrid event for 2020

Nov 05, 2020

Korea MICE Expo (KME), Korea’s largest tradeshow for meeting professionals and incentive planners, returns this year as a hybrid event for the first time. It will be held offline at Songdo ConvensiA, Incheon, with a corresponding virtual event from November 24-27, 2020....more >>

THAI staff accept exit packages

Nov 05, 2020

Thai Airways International confirmed this week 4,977 employees had joined the company’s Mutual Separation Plan. They agreed to various options including leave without pay, a 20% off in salary or a settlement that would see them leave the company over the next six months to one year....more >>

Emirates A380 touches down in Amman

Nov 05, 2020

Emirates’ iconic flagship A380 landed at Queen Alia International (AMM) yesterday afternoon as the airline resumed the operations of its popular aircraft to Amman....more >>

Investment Conference: Ministers and Industry Bosses Unite to Plan Travel’s RecoveryTourism...

Nov 05, 2020

industry executives from around the world will take part in a major two-day investment conference to promote the recovery of travel. The Internationa. Tourism ministers and industry executives from around the world will take part in a major two-day investment conference to promote the recovery of travel. The International Tourism & Investment Conference (ITIC) is taking place alongside WTM Virtual on November 9 and 10, with the mission statement of ‘Invest, Finance & Rebuild The Travel & Tourism Industry’....more >>

WTM Virtual: Euromonitor International to reveal global report on innovation during a pandemic

Nov 05, 2020

According to a report by Euromonitor International, to be launched at World Travel Market (WTM) Virtual, tourism movers and shakers are finding innovative ways to recover from the impact of COVID-19. ...more >>

Join Us Next Week for All-New Collaboratory Webinars

Nov 05, 2020

GBTA Collaboratory 2020 continues next week with an all-new theme of Meetings & Events. This multi-week webinar series continues to provide the business travel industry with perspectives, best practices, expert insight, and actionable takeaways to address the issues facing our global industry. Webinars next week include:...more >>

TCEB Launches the Third Edition of ‘Thailand MICE Startup’ Competition to Strengthen MICE Innovation

Nov 05, 2020

Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has launched the third edition of ‘Thailand MICE Startup’ pairing startups or tech entrepreneurs with MICE entrepreneurs to compete for the best innovation for the MICE industry aimed at uplifting Thailand’s post-COVID-19 competitiveness....more >>

TCEB Situation Update Travel Advisory:

Nov 05, 2020

COVID 19 virus on 15 October 2020 The Extension of Emergency Decree and Special Tourist Visa for Long-Stay Visitors....more >>

IAEE Updates Essential Considerations for Safely Reopening Exhibitions and Events White Paper

Nov 05, 2020

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) has updated its white paper, Essential Considerations for Safely Reopening Exhibitions and Events, which was originally released this past June to provide general information for consideration by exhibition organizers when planning for and producing an exhibition during a pandemic....more >>

Special edition of the ICCA Best Marketing Award highlights transformational leadership examples...

Nov 05, 2020

ICCA honours five of its members with the special edition of the Best Marketing Award - Recognising Leadership in Transformation at the global hybrid 59th ICCA Congress in Kaohsiung....more >>

UNWTO in Namibia - First Visit to African Member State Since Start of the Pandemic

Nov 05, 2020

he Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has paid a first visit to an African Member State since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The three-day official visit to Namibia reaffirms UNWTO’s commitment to the continent and featured a series of high-level talks aimed at strengthening existing partnerships and looking to a sustainable, resilient future. ...more >>

Signs of recovery at TCEB’s ‘Thailand MICE United’ event as Government vows high level support for...

Sep 23, 2020

In a show of the industry’s readiness for domestic MICE post-COVID-19, some 6,000 suppliers, entrepreneurs and prospective clients attended the full-day hybrid event “Thailand MICE United” comprising a trade mart, a technology showcase, dialogue sessions, and the launch of two new MICE cities....more >>

Marriott International Continues Robust Growth in China

Sep 23, 2020

Situated in an emerging business and leisure destination in Southeast Shanghai, the new hotel sets the stage for an inspiring stay for guests through its signature service and facilities....more >>

Strike hurts Le Meridien Angkor image

Sep 17, 2020

Employees at the Le Meridien Angkor Hotel in Siem Reap called a strike to demand the hotel management reinstate three union representatives who they say were unfairly terminated last July according to a report on the news website Cambojanews.com....more >>