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Position on the European Commission’s new regulation on EU Digital COVID Certificate

ETC Corporate

70 public and private travel and tourism organisations propose several amendments to the new EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation with the aim to secure the freedom of movement across the continent and guarantee harmonised rules when the Certificate is in use.

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Unpacking Sustainable Tourism Certifications – What do they mean and are they effective?

Solimar International

Sustainable Tourism Certification: Steps and Benefits In this modern era, where responsible travel is becoming more popular, the way we travel is changing significantly. Explore the role of sustainable tourism certifications. This growing interest in sustainable travel leads us to the concept of sustainable certifications.

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Tourism experts from West Africa meet in Rome

Travel Daily News

While sourcing inspiration from international standards applied to tourist accommodation infrastructures around the world, the ECOWAS Member States wish, in a harmonized and innovative way, to define a new regulation by: Affirming national cultural and architectural identities. Proposal of digitalization of the regional TAE ranking.

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Position paper: Travel and tourism stakeholders’ call to lift unnecessary travel restrictions

ETC Corporate

EU leaders must focus on restoring international air travel as quickly as possible, building on the success of the Digital COVID Certificate (DCC). Since its launch in June 2021, the DCC has quickly become the de facto global standard, with over half a billion certificates downloaded.

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TWT: Delta Pushes No-Fly List, Some Travel Advocates Push Back

Smart Meetings

A vaccination certificate, recovery certificate or negative test result will now be enough for entry into Italy from March 1 forward. The current regulations for vaccinated visitors will remain in effect until March 7. Unvaccinated cruise passengers will be forbidden to disembark.

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Why Are Public and Private Stakeholders Investing in Foreign Tourism Projects?

Solimar International

USAID has evaluated the current tourism market of Bangladesh, identifying the poor certification policy, the lack of promotion, and the lack of skilled workforce as areas of improvement. In early 2023, the Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB) formulated ten development project proposals (DPPs), which will require around $1.18

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How To Choose the Best Online Registration Software – The Ultimate Guide

Eventtia

Compliance with Regulations: The software should comply with global data protection regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR, ensuring that attendee data is handled responsibly and transparently. Ask for documentation or certifications that demonstrate their compliance.