Without strong support, the sudden and unexpected fall in tourism could devastate the economies of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has warned.

Virgin Voyages is planning on a ‘soft opening’ with the October sailings, and that’s assuming there are sailings in October.

Governments around the world have responded quickly and strongly to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on their tourism sectors, new research from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has found.

Last week, China reported new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Beijing and neighbouring Hebei province.

As tourism slowly restarts in an increasing number of countries, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released new data measuring the impact of COVID-19 on the sector.

Luxury expedition cruise line Ponant revealed new safety protocols to stem the spread of COVID-19. The company tentatively plans to start operations again in early July.

During a downturn, customers are likely to “trade down” i.e. buy less expensive products.

Moana Pasifika is a collective platform for Pacific people's voices to be heard in the global climate change conversation, specifically concerning the world's largest ocean, the Pacific Ocean - Te Moana Nui a Kiva. 

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in collaboration with New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (NZMFAT), have today released a second Pacific tourism report titled, Pacific Tourism: Scenario development and recovery pathways report.