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UNWTO points to tourism ‘looking forward with determination’
The United Nations World Tourism Organization has released a statement assessing the impact of Coronavirus on the global industry during 2020, noting “we are almost at the end of what…
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Thailand looks to slow and safe border reopening to international visitors
The Government of Thailand has today announced that its borders will reopen for international tourism while also advising that it will remain vigilant through the enforcement of strict…
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Singapore enters into a climate change bilateral Dialogue with the United Kingdom
The first Singapore/UK bilateral Dialogue covered a wide range of topics including climate ambition and green recovery post-COVID-19, carbon markets, energy transition, low-carbon…
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GlobalData highlights domestic tourism may not be sufficient for Thailand tourism recovery
GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, has noted that while domestic tourism revival has offered hope for many countries during this pandemic, for Thailand, this may not be the…
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Every £1 spent on public health in the UK saves an average of £14
Every £1 (US$1.3) spent on public health returns an extra £14 (US$18) on the original investment, on average - and in some cases, significantly more than that - according to a…
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ATEC concerned over lack of government funding to support inbound tour operators
While the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) today welcomed the Federal Government's announcement of additional funding for regional tourism, they have expressed concern over a…
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Malaysian theme parks call for removal of entertainment tax
Malaysia’s theme park operators, seen as being among one of the country’s industry sectors most adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, are appealing for the abolition of…
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Conservationists alert UNESCO of Australian Government’s move to weaken legal protection for heritage sites
Australian conservation groups have written to the Director-General of UNESCO, warning the international body of “alarming moves by the Australian Government to weaken legal…
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