- NASA, ESA, JAXA Host Hackathon to Study COVID-19’s Environmental Effects
The measures countries have taken in response to COVID-19, ranging from large-scale lockdowns to the mass deployment of personal protective equipment, have resulted in environmental effects.
First published at NASA.gov
- Accepting Vaccinated Passengers Should be Global Best Practice to Reopen Borders
Geneva, Switzerland, May 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) applauded the growing number of countries making data and evidence-driven decisions to open their ...
- UNWTO: Promoting Innovation and Sustainability as FITUR Returns
Madrid, Spain, May 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / At FITUR, the International Spanish Tourism Trade Fair (Madrid, 19-23 May 2021), UNWTO will ensure sustainability, innovation and responsibility are ...
- UNWTO: SDGs Start-up Competition Final Held in Madrid
Madrid, Spain, May 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Innovators with ideas to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals have been celebrated in Madrid. The final of the UNWTO ...
- Thailand, Barbados, and Cyprus Adopt WTTC Safe Travels Stamp
London, United Kingdom, May 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Following its launch just 12 months ago, the highly popular Safe Travels stamp from the World Travel & Tourism ...
- NASA Statement on China’s Zhurong Mars Rover Photos
NASA Administrator Sen. Bill Nelson issued the following statement Wednesday after the China National Space Administration’s release of the first photos from the Zhurong Mars rover:
First published at NASA.gov
- 3 Students Named Winners of Artemis Moon Pod Essay Contest
NASA has named three students the winners of the Artemis Moon Pod Essay Contest for their creative visions of a pioneering journey to the Moon. Nearly
First published at NASA.gov
- Only 5% of CEOs are Female in Tourism Worldwide
Lucerne, Switzerland, May 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Not even one fifth of all C-suite roles are filled by women. In fact, only 5% of all CEOs are ...
- SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences Opened
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, today announced the expansion of the international SLS Hotels and Residences brand to ...
- NH Hotels Announces Debut of Brand in Middle East Region
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Trusted mid and upscale hotel brand, NH Hotels, is to debut in the Middle East region later this ...
- The Unearthing of Erth in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Erth, a unique landmark destination for warm Emirati hospitality, cuisine and recreation, revealed its new identity at ...
- Students to Sign and Speak to NASA, ESA Astronauts in Orbit
Space-savvy students from across the nation who are deaf, blind, hearing and visually impaired and their mentors will have a unique opportunity this week to connect with astronauts aboard the ...
- Kayla Barron Joins NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Mission to Space Station
NASA has assigned Kayla Barron to serve as a mission specialist for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the International Space Station, which is targeted to launch as early as ...
- Autograph Hotels Welcomes Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort
Milan, Italy, May 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort of the Italian Hospitality Collection group in Monsummano Terme, Tuscany, which is scheduled to reopen ...
- HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Opens Arabian Travel Market 2021
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, CEO and Founder of ...
- Promoting Innovation and Sustainability as FITUR Returns
Madrid, Spain, May 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / At FITUR: The International Spanish Tourism Trade Fair (Madrid, 19-23 May 2021), UNWTO will ensure sustainability, innovation and responsibility are ...
- Indonesia’s Leading International Travel Fair to be Held in June
Bali, Indonesia, May 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The 7th of Bali & Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) will be held on June 8 – 12, 2021 at the Bali ...
- Rocket Lab Experiences Anomaly During Launch
Auckland, New Zealand. May 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Following a successful lift-off, first stage burn, and stage separation, Rocket Lab experienced an anomaly during its 20th Electron ...
- Introducing The Legacy Conceptual Residence in Pattaya
Pattaya, Thailand, May 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / An African-inspired resort, The Gems Mining Pool Villas Pattaya announces the opening of The Legacy Conceptual Residence, the key of ...
- UNWTO Recommends Responsible Use of Travel Certificates
Madrid, Spain, May 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / COVID-19 certificates for international travel must be free, universally available and non-discriminatory. They must also be limited in time and ...
- NASA Awards Contract for Information Technology Support
NASA has selected Banner Quality Management Inc. (BQMI) and Peerless Technologies Corporation, a joint venture located in Fairview Park, Ohio, to provide information technology solutions in support of agency missions ...
- Texas, Minnesota, Ohio Students to Hear from Astronauts in Space
Students from several states across the nation will have an opportunity next week to hear from astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
First published at NASA.gov
- First-Ever Online Tour and Travel Booking Platform to Experience Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan, May 14, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Online Pakistan tour and travel booking startup, PakVoyager connects travellers to local hotels, tour operators, and car rental companies that ...
- High Testing Costs Could Stall the Recovery
Geneva, Switzerland, May 14, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to ensure that high costs for COVID-19 testing don’t put travel ...
- WTTC Data Shows U.S. Still Biggest Travel and Tourism Market
London, United Kingdom, May 14, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Some countries performed better than others due to clear rules and certainty for domestic and international travel. UK records ...