Just Help Haiti receives more support from travel and tourism industry
With the message that we must continue to support Haiti well after the emergency relief program is over by planning now to rebuild the country’s water and sanitation infrastructure, international water-aid charity, Just a Drop, launched its JUST HELP … February 4, 2010
THAI and Thai government hold Thai rice donation ceremony to Haitian people
Today (February 1, 2010), the Thai Government and Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), as well as the government and private sector cooperated together in transporting 100 tons of Thai rice on a THAI freighter aircraft. The humanitarian … February 1, 2010
Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism reassures they are receiving tourists
The Dominican Republic (DR) Ministry of Tourism assures visitors that all of its cities, tourism, and resort areas are conducting normal business operations. Also, the DR government, consulates, and embassies are working diligently with the international … January 21, 2010
Travel industry clean water charity Just a Drop launches Just Help Haiti
Clean water charity, Just a Drop, is appealing to the travel and tourism industry to raise funds to supply clean safe water to Haiti following the recent disaster. As emergency relief agencies attempt to get the essential supplies through that are needed … January 19, 2010
UN World Tourism Organization statement on Haiti
The UNWTO is deeply saddened by the losses of lives and devastation caused by the earthquake that struck Haiti and expresses its support to its people and sincere condolences to those who lost their loved ones. The severity of yet another natural disaster … January 14, 2010
United Airlines Foundation will match American Red Cross donations for Haiti
Among the several initiatives United Airlines has in place to support the earthquake relief efforts in Haiti, the airlines' foundation is matching up to a total of US$50,000 to the American Red Cross for monetary donations that United customers and employees … January 14, 2010
Haiti Earthquake: Statement by the Caribbean Tourism Organization
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and the extensive damage caused by the earthquake that hit Haiti yesterday. Our prayers are with the People of Haiti, all of whom must be deeply touched in one way … January 13, 2010
Post-tsunami update from government of Samoa
The government of Samoa is continuing to provide primary health care, food, water, and basic household items to those evacuated to established evacuation centers. Financial and in-kind contributions continue to pour in from local church organizations, … October 6, 2009
Jakarta tourism recovering rapidly after terror attacks, UNWTO says
The United Nations World Tourism Organization has said that the tragic bomb attacks that took place on July 17, 2009 have undeniably shocked Jakarta and the entire country. However, there is good news on the tourism from. According to the latest … July 23, 2009
Message from the deputy mayor of Pattaya city, Thailand
Two days ago there was a report about two Taiwanese tourists found to have been affected with Influenza AH1N1 while traveling to the Eastern Resort In Pattaya city, Chonburi. This report, however caused the city to worry about the impact to the tourism … June 15, 2009
Thailand update on influenza A (H1N1)
Seventeen cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection have been confirmed in the Eastern Seaboard resort of Pattaya after two Taiwanese visitors were also found to be infected on their return home from holiday there. The infections were … June 12, 2009
Swine flu update
The World Health Organization (WHO) today affirmed that there is a swine flu pandemic, which simply means the virus has now spread to more than one region of the world. It’s important to note that it does not mean the virus has become more threatening. … June 12, 2009
World Tourism in Face of the Global Economic Crisis and Influenza Threat
International tourism demand has deteriorated further due to the impact of the global economic recession. International tourist arrivals declined at a rate of 8 percent between January and February this year, leaving the overall volume at the same level … May 12, 2009
WTTC to release new projections of the cost of swine flu to travel and tourism
Concerns about the recent outbreak of swine flu and the worldwide coverage it is receiving have caused the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the forum for leaders of the travel and tourism industry, to revise its agenda for the 9th Global Travel … May 8, 2009
Swine flu: a serious concern, but no cause for panic
Outbreaks of communicable diseases, particularly those with the potential of becoming global pandemics, have important implications for all sectors of the travel and tourism industry. It is hardly surprising that the recent outbreak of swine flu has raised … April 29, 2009
Statement by the Hon. John Maginley, chairman, CTO Council of Ministers, on swine flu
Although there are currently no identifiable cases of swine flu among the 33 Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) member countries, the region is taking a proactive effort related to this virus. As has been reported, regional health officials have … April 28, 2009
Political protests cause minor disruptions to Thailand tourism
Only superficial disruption has been caused to the Thailand tourism industry, as most residents and visitors were unaffected. Meanwhile the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) provides up-to-date information to media and traders and reaffirms trade shows … April 24, 2009
Resort and the city of Pattaya is back to normal
Greetings from the Royal Cliff Beach Resort: We would like to inform all our friends and business partners that all residents and staff, as well as guests-designated facilities of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort have been unaffected, and our usual service … April 14, 2009
Tourism Authority of Thailand issues situation update
The Tourism Authority of Thailand issued the following updated fact sheet on the situation in their country that occurred due to anti-government protesters: - The situation in Bangkok has greatly improved within the last 24 hours. - The leaders … April 14, 2009
European tourism active against the economic crisis
Tourism is proving to be one of the most resilient sectors and can be a strategic vector in the way forward, as global economic conditions continue to deteriorate. This is among the main conclusions of UNWTO's European member states meeting held in Baku, … April 1, 2009
Tourism confronting the economic downturn
The tourism industry can play a relevant post-crisis role. The sector has been negatively affected by the economic downturn and in all likelihood will continue to be in the short to medium term. This is not, however, the first time that tourism has suffered … March 5, 2009
Thailand situation update
The Tourism Authority of Thailand issued the following updates as of December 5, 07:30 hours, Bangkok time: - Don Mueang Airport is back in service as of December 4, 06:00 hrs. (Bangkok time). - Airport operations to resume at Suvarnabhumi International … December 5, 2008
Suvarnabhumi returns to full operations tomorrow
Suvarnabhumi International Airport will return to full operation at 11:00 am on Friday, including check-in and immigration, Airports of Thailand chief Serirat Prasutanont said Thursday. December 5 is His Majesty the King's birthday. The airport sieges … December 4, 2008
Emirates boosts recovery services to Thailand
DUBAI, UAE – Emirates announced that it has boosted its ongoing initiatives to facilitate travel for passengers affected due to the closure of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, by operating two additional, special flights to U-Taphao Airport until December … December 4, 2008
Gulf Air to resume flights to Bangkok
MANAMA, Bahrain - Following the announcement by the Airports Authority of Thailand (AOT) that Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport will be reopened for normal operations from late Thursday, December 4, 2008, Gulf Air will be resuming its normal … December 3, 2008
Tourism situation in Thailand - update as of December 3, 2008, 1200 hrs (Bangkok Time)
• The People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) anti-government protesters have ended their occupation at both Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang Airport. • The Airport Authority of Thailand (AOT) announced that cargo flights at Suvarnabhumi … December 3, 2008
THAI operates 34 special inbound and outbound flights on December 2, 2008
Due to the Airports of Thailand (AOT)’s announcement on the temporary closure of Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang International Airport since November 25, 2008 resulting in a number of stranded passengers, THAI has continued to operate special flights to … December 3, 2008
Update on Thailand tourism crisis
1. The stranded foreigners are staying in the hotels on list at the end of this article and have been at these hotels since the first day (November 25, 2008) of the disruption of air traffic at Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Stranded foreigners will … December 2, 2008
WTTC condemns Mumbai terrorist attacks
LONDON, UK - The Members of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) are appalled and saddened to learn of the continuing violence in Mumbai following terrorist attacks on India's commercial and financial capital. The attacks, which began late on Wednesday … November 28, 200812
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