Could the global economy lose USD 4 trillion?
UNCTAD and UNWTO’s report said that international tourism and its linked sectors have suffered an estimated loss of USD 2.4 trillion in 2020.
IATA: Global passenger numbers to surpass pre-Covid-19 levels in 2023
According to IATA, global passenger numbers are expected to have grown to 5.6 billion by 2030, seven percent below the pre-Covid-19 forecast.
Arabian Travel Week to focus on recovery of Middle East tourism
To complement the four-day in-person show, for the first time, a new hybrid format will mean a virtual ATM running a week after.
Leisure vs business travel: Which industry will bounce back first?
In short, leisure travel is driven by the very human desire to explore and to enjoy, and that has not changed.
Qatar Airways first in the region to trial IATA’s COVID-19 ‘Digital Passport’
In March 2021, passengers on Qatar Airways’ Doha to Istanbul route will begin trialing the digital platform.
6 hospitality trends to watch in 2021
It is important to acknowledge that the experiences and customs we once knew may look different – either temporarily or permanently due to the pandemic.
The Red Sea Development Company appoints daa International to manage operations at destination’s international airport
daa International will provide airfield and terminal operations, aviation services, facilities management and commercial activities, as well as corporate and financial services.
How will IATA’s Travel Pass impact travel?
HN interviewed Katherine Kaczynska, manager corporate communications at IATA to know more about this new solution, and to find out how it will impact the travel industry.
174M Travel & Tourism jobs could be lost due to COVID-19
According to WTTC’s 2020 Economic Impact Report, Travel & Tourism was responsible for one in 10 jobs (330 million in total), making a 10.3 percent contribution to global GDP and generating one in four of all new jobs.
A Dubai camel riding and desert BBQ experience wins TripAdvisor’s 2020 Travelers’ Choice Award for Experiences
The Travelers’ Choice Awards for Experiences recognize 375 experiences, tours, and activities globally, highlighting the world’s best experiences.
