Newsletter - 30th May 2021

Daily News Updates / 30th May 2021

Business Travel
Google, UNWTO partner to provide data and training to aid destinations in recovery Google and the United National World Tourism Organization will work together on a multi-pronged strategy intended to help the global travel and tourism industry recover. The ne... READ MORE

Hospitality
Omni Hotels to Offer Direct Group Bookings Through Groups360 Solution Groups360 has launched GroupSync Engage, the hospitality industry’s first integrated direct booking solution for groups, at Omni Hotels & Resorts. Through GroupSync, anyone ... READ MORE

Trends
adidas Originals and Arwa Al Banawi Launch Collaborative Forum Lo Sneaker exclusively from AlUla The Saudi designer Arwa Al Banawi champions female empowerment and Arabic cultureThe collaborative sneaker blends Eastern and Western influencesThe Arwa Al Banawi Forum Lo sneaker... READ MORE

International
The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) inspires travel to Germany this summer With the gradual opening of tourist and cultural businesses in the German states and the relaxation of entry regulations, will inspire potential travelers for their next stay in G... READ MORE

International
Turkey is ready for Summer 2021 with High Safety Measures One of the global leaders of Safe Tourism, Turkey is ready for the 2021 summer season with heightened safety measures. Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Turkey Touris... READ MORE

Associations
UNWTO Makes history with the opening of First Regional Office in the Middle East The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has opened its first Regional Office for the Middle East, bringing the United Nations specialized agency closer to its Members and advancing... READ MORE

Business Travel
Sabre partners with ByHours to sell hotel rooms by the hour Sabre has teamed up with microstay hotel booking platform ByHours to offer by-the-hour hotel reservations. The Texas-based global distribution system says the agreement mak... READ MORE

Trends
EU agrees to open doors to vaccinated foreigners European Union countries agreed on Wednesday (19 May) to ease COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-EU visitors ahead of the summer tourist season, a move that could open the bloc's... READ MORE

Hospitality
ITC Hotels gets Platinum level certification for the WeAssure programme ITC Hotels has become the first hotel chain in the world to receive the Platinum level certification under DNV’s My Care Infection risk management programme. The certificatio... READ MORE

Hospitality
Courtyard by Marriott debuts in Azerbaijan Marriott International’s brand Courtyard by Marriott has made its debut in Azerbaijan’s capital city, Baku. Courtyard Baku is located in downtown Baku. Heydar Aliyev Center... READ MORE

International
Proposed Phuket Sandbox Program in July: Here’s what you need to know Good news for vaccinated travelers, you may travel to Thailand without the need to quarantine under the proposed Phuket Sandbox Program starting July 1st. The Thai government a... READ MORE

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