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Lindsay Morvan (Mauritius Tourism Authority) “Our target is to make Mauritius a green destination until 2030”

Lindsay Morvan (Mauritius Tourism Authority): “Our target is to make Mauritius a green destination until 2030”

The objective is to integrate the population in tourist efforts, the director of the Mauritius tourist Authority said. Lindsay Morvan, Director of the Mauritius tourist Authority, spoke with TravelDailyNews International at the Global Sustainable Tourism Conference (GSTC) 2023 about the way to tourist recovery following the epidemic. Lindsay Morvan also discussed Mauritius’ response to the […]

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Emirates goes digital, phases out paper boarding passes for flights departing Dubai

Emirates goes digital, phases out paper boarding passes for flights departing Dubai

This project would drastically minimise paper waste while providing travellers leaving Dubai with a simple and quick digital check-in process. UAE’s DUBAI – Emirates will start requiring most passengers leaving Dubai to utilise a mobile boarding pass rather than a printed paper version on May 15 in an effort to provide consumers with the convenience

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Chile announces end of all travel-related COVID-19 requirements

Chile announces end of all travel-related COVID-19 requirements

Chile no longer mandates a PCR test upon entry, a COVID-19 immunisation certificate, or random testing of visitors as part of the “Protected Borders Plan.” CHILE – SANTIAGO In our nation, the “Protected Borders Plan” has come to an end, according to the Ministry of Health. The World Health Organisation (WHO) proclaimed the end of

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Singapore Tourism Awards 2023

Singapore Tourism Awards 2023

The Singapore Tourism Awards 2023 honoured 25 people and companies for providing extraordinary experiences and exhibiting business excellence when tourism fully resumed the previous year. The Singapore Tourism Awards, given out by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), are intended to increase the competitiveness of the industry by encouraging people and organisations to provide engaging experiences

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Dubai welcomes 4.67 million overnight visitors in the first quarter of 2023

Dubai welcomes 4.67 million overnight visitors in the first quarter of 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, Dubai received 4.67 million foreign overnight guests, up from 3.97 million visitors in the same period of 2022. According to the most recent information provided by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), this is a 17% YoY gain and the city’s highest Q1 performance since the pandemic, putting

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Qatar Tourism Launches Awards Programme to Celebrate Excellence in Tourism Industry

Qatar Tourism Launches Awards Programme to Celebrate Excellence in Tourism Industry

The World travel Organisation (UNWTO) and Qatar Tourism have partnered to create the Qatar Tourism Awards, a programme intended to commemorate and honour the extraordinary contributions made by companies in providing exceptional and distinctive travel experiences in Qatar. By honouring tourist companies that consistently perform exceptional customer service, the Qatar tourist Awards aim to draw

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Philippines’ largest investment summit and property expo took place in Dubai

Philippines’ largest investment summit and property expo took place in Dubai

This platform, run by New Perspective Media Group, encourages financial literacy and fosters successful partnerships for a wealthy future. UAE’s DUBAI – The largest investment conference and property exhibition for the Philippines was launched in Dubai by His Excellency Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr., Minister of the Philippine Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). The

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Edinburgh Airport welcomes direct route to to Beijing this summer with Hainan Airlines

Edinburgh Airport welcomes direct route to to Beijing this summer with Hainan Airlines

Edinburgh and Beijing will be connected twice weekly by Hainan Airlines. This summer, Edinburgh Airport will be happy to see a direct flight back to Beijing when Hainan Airlines lands in Scotland. From June 26 to October 8, the airline will run twice-weekly flights between Scotland’s main airport and the Chinese capital. When it launches

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Road to robust travel recovery APAC hotel occupancy rose above pre-pandemic levels in Q1 2023

Road to robust travel recovery: APAC hotel occupancy rose above pre-pandemic levels in Q1 2023

Greater China is driving the expansion of APAC’s recovery, with pre-pandemic hotel occupancy levels in APAC exceeding post-pandemic levels by 5% in Q1 2023 compared to Q1. As the sector moves into the second half of the year, travel demand is rising across all markets in the Asia Pacific region (APAC), indicating that the industry

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More travel disruption for passengers as train staff stage strike

More travel disruption for passengers as train staff stage strike

Due to a new strike and the intensification of ongoing pay conflicts, rail travellers will face more travel mayhem on Saturday. On the day of the Eurovision Song Contest final in Liverpool, RMT members will stage walkouts at 14 railway operators around England. The action on Friday by the railway drivers’ union, Aslef, crippled services,

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