Switzerland Launches Clean & Safe Campaign
The Swiss tourism industry launches its ‘Clean & Safe’ campaign. The campaign, consisting of an information platform and a label, was initiated by Switzerland Tourism (ST) as part of its…
9 Sea-themed Adventures in St Lucia
World Oceans Day takes place on 8 June with the purpose of celebrating the world’s seas and marine life. The long-standing United Nations event highlights the role of the oceans…
Italy Announces It’s Open for Business
The Italian Tourist Board announces that from 3 June 2020, British visitors will be able to travel to Italy with no quarantine restrictions. Flavio Zappacosta, manager…
Charitable Travel to Launch 1 June
On 1 June a new type of travel business will launch – Charitable Travel is a social enterprise with the clear message that travel is a force for good, helping…
Embark upon Six US National Park Adventures
National parks across the US are in the process of reopening, with iconic destinations like the Grand Canyon and Old Faithful already accessible to visitors. In 2019, the National Park…
Trentham Estate to Launch a Range of Initiatives
The Trentham Estate, which boasts one of England’s most-visited garden attractions, made national headlines when it launched a Virtual Tour of its Spring Bulb Festival – and is now set…
Housing the Homeless & Caring for the Caregivers
OYO Hotels & Homes has seen over 50,000 room nights booked for government-approved purposes since the UK lockdown began, and now, with manufacturing, construction…
Florida Keys to Reopen from 1 June
Florida Keys officials have announced that they are targeting Monday, 1 June to reopen the Keys to visitors following the island chain’s closure to tourists on 22 March. The easing…
Portugal Opens Museums, Galleries and Restaurants
Portugal took another step in the process of gradually opening the economy and social life on 18 May when restaurants, cafés, patisseries, terraces, promenades…
Ecotourism: Cambodia Wildlife Under Threat
The collapse of tourism in Southeast Asia means wildlife and conservation in south west Cambodia may come to a halt in the next few weeks. The temporary closure of Cardamom…
Malta Tops Europe Rainbow Index
For the fifth year running, Malta’s LGBTQ+ rights remain one of the most comprehensive for citizens, as Malta is placed first in the ILGA’s European Rainbow Map Index. Out of…
St Lucia Set to Re-open for Tourism
The Government of Saint Lucia has announced a phased approach to reopening the island’s tourism sector in a responsible manner, beginning June 4, 2020. The strategy…
Experience ‘Live from Aus’ Weekend
New South Wales’ (NSW) stunning landscapes, unique experiences and talented locals play a starring role in Tourism Australia’s ‘Live from Aus’ broadcast and live stream…
Become World Watercress Eating Champion
The Alresford Watercress Festival on 17 May has been postponed to September but Glenn Walsh, reigning World Watercress Eating Champion, won’t let that stand in the way…
7 Ways to Enjoy a Virtual English Garden
If you’re wanting to relax, de-stress and soak up some of nature’s peaceful energy, why not take a virtual tour of a tranquil garden in England? This year the RHS…
Blenheim Palace Gardens to Re-Open Soon
Blenheim Palace has confirmed it will re-open its park and gardens to visitors as soon as it can subject to government advice. A significant part of the Oxfordshire UNESCO World…
Guernsey Marks 75 Years of Liberation
The Islands of Guernsey are marking the 75th anniversary of their Liberation from WWII German occupying forces with a series of virtual, online and ‘at-home’ events in the run up to…
UK Virtual Festivals to Enjoy in May
While Britain remains under lockdown it will be a while before large public gatherings resume. Numerous events have been cancelled, and after months of hard work and planning. The good…
See Angkor Wat Like Never Before
Lonely Planet writer Nick Ray returns to Siem Reap to see Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm free from tourists, as the coronavirus pandemic prohibits international travellers from visiting…
Stay With Peace of Mind at Anantara
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, currently with a portfolio of 41 hotels across Asia, the Middle East, Indian Ocean, Africa and Europe, has announced plans…
Genoa Awaits Virtual Travellers
The new travel restrictions in place have left so many dreaming of the day they can once again stroll the winding, cobbled streets of this Mediterranean gem. Why wait until…
Anurak Rainforest Rising Tree Programme
Anurak Community Lodge at Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand has launched ‘Rainforest Rising’ tree planting initiative for guests to join. Apart from ecotourism activities…
TURESPAÑA Launches Spain Will Wait Video
The national tourism agency responsible for marketing Spain’s destination worldwide, TURESPAÑA, has launched a video titled #SpainWillWait…
Peru : Dream, then Travel Tourism Campaign
PROMPERÚ – Peru’s tourist board – has just launched a new stay home tourism campaign: ‘Dream, then travel’. The new campaign has been kicked off with this inspirational video…
