The travel and tourism industry must provide the answers in the recovery from COVID-19, but its fragmentated approach still threatens to undermine progress.
That was the view of tourism experts who took part in a Routes Reconnected panel session focusing on demand stimulation.
Greek tourism minister Harry Theocharis, who also chairs a United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) technical committee exploring different national approaches, outlined how important international “trust and coordination” will be for the industry’s recovery.
“Tourism is an international activity and those are the two pillars of success if we are to somehow find a pathway to restart,” said Thoecharis.
Italian National Tourist Board USA to Host Italia Luxury Workshop
01 April 2021
The Italian National Tourist Board USA and Mexico are set to host the Italia Luxury Workshop, powered by Connections from 11 - 13 May 2021.
Dedicated to the luxury travel market, the three-day virtual event will see up to 150 of Italy’s leading luxury suppliers meet with hand-picked luxury travel agencies from the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Ahead of the event, the Italian National Tourist Board will host Italian luxury companies and media during a virtual roundtable on Thursday 6 May. This pre-launch event will set the scene for the Italia Luxury Workshop and will focus on the current precautions and protocols relating to international travellers. The session will also discuss the post-pandemic mindset of the luxury buyer, as well as address the findings from a recent consumer research campaign.
LGBTQ+ tourism in Berlin and Milan
3 weeks ago
LGBTQ+ tourism will be represented in the form of an official partner of the Italian National Tourism Board (ENIT) at ITB Berlin this year.
The IGLTA 2022 Global Convention in Milan is expected to generate around 400 million euros in turnover every year.
Queer Vadis is a portal that has just been born and is dedicated to LGBTQ+ international tourism in Italy.
The Italian Association of Gay & Lesbian Tourism (AITGL) did not want to miss the opportunity to participate in ITB Berlin NOW from March 9-12, 2021 and so became an official partner of the Italian National Tourism Board, ENIT. AITGL will join ENIT in many events dedicated to communication, innovation, and marketing of LGBTQ+ tourism.
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Switzerland also plays off the unabated desire to travel.PHOTO: SWITZERLAND TOURISM
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