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IATA's Linda Ristagno Recipient of Disability Access Professional Award

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- We are pleased to announce that Linda Ristagno, Assistant Director of External Affairs, International Air Transport Association (IATA), is the eighth recipient of the Open Doors Organization's Disability Access Professional Award in recognition of her contributions to accessibility and equity in aviation.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- We are pleased to announce that Linda Ristagno, Assistant Director of External Affairs, International Air Transport Association (IATA), is the eighth recipient of the Open Doors Organization's Disability Access Professional Award in recognition of her contributions to accessibility and equity in aviation.
  • The ceremony took place on October 26, 2022 at ODO's Universal Access in Aviation event, co-hosted this year by American Airlines at their Skyview Headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • Linda joined IATA in 2010 and worked initially on various projects including Human Anti-Trafficking and various Cargo initiatives.
  • Since 2018 Linda has devoted her energies to bringing accessibility to the forefront of all segments of IATA.

Global Travel Insurance Global Market to 2031 - Featuring Allianz, American Express, Atlas Travel Insurance and Axa Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global travel insurance market.

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  • This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global travel insurance market.
  • The travel insurance market consists of sales of travel insurance by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships), which is a type of insurance that covers different risks while traveling.
  • The various insurance covers in travel insurance are single-trip travel insurance, annual multi-trip travel insurance, and long-stay travel insurance that are used by various end-users, including senior citizens, corporate travelers, family travelers, educational travelers, and other end-users.
  • The travel insurance market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides travel insurance market statistics, including travel insurance industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a travel insurance market share, detailed travel insurance market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the travel insurance industry.

With The Increase In Tourism, The Travel Insurance Market Is Expected To Surpass $32 Billion By 2026

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Monday, October 10, 2022
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LONDON, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The rise in tourism is contributing to the growth of the travel insurance market. Travel insurance helps the tourism sector by providing financial help through certain packages that help travelers in medical emergencies, passport loss, flight cancellation, and misplaced or lost luggage. For instance, in 2019, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), a Spain-based specialized agency, globally, 1.5 billion international tourist arrivals were recorded, a 4% increase compared to the previous year. Therefore, the rise in tourism is driving the growth of the travel insurance market.

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  • The Business Research Company's travel insurance market research report expands on key drivers, trends, and growth opportunities in the market.
  • LONDON, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The rise in tourism is contributing to the growth of the travel insurance market.
  • Therefore, the rise in tourism is driving the growth of the travel insurance market.
  • Major companies operating in the travel insurance sector are focused on new technologies to strengthen their position in the market.

Global Aviation Fuel Market Report 2022: Rising Military Expenditure Fueling Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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The booming travel and tourism industry is one of the primary drivers of the global aviation fuel market.

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  • The booming travel and tourism industry is one of the primary drivers of the global aviation fuel market.
  • New flight routes and a heavy flow of investments in new airports worldwide is also contributing factor to the global aviation fuel market growth.
  • The rising focus of governments on the military sector is another factor spurring the growth of the aviation fuel market.
  • Stringent regulations regarding the sustainability of aviation fuel are further boosting the competition among aviation fuel manufacturers, positively impacting the overall growth of the global aviation fuel market.

Virtual Vocations Marks World Tourism Day by Naming 15 Best International Employers Hiring U.S.-Based Remote Workers

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Virtual Vocations marked World Tourism Day with the release of a new report shining a light on 15 international companies that aren't letting location serve as a barrier to recruiting top talent.

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  • One of the web's leading all-remote job boards is shining a light on 15 international employers actively hiring U.S.-based remote workers.
  • TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Virtual Vocations marked World Tourism Day with the release of a new report shining a light on 15 international companies that aren't letting location serve as a barrier to recruiting top talent.
  • In addition to naming the 15 best international employers actively hiring U.S.-based remote workers , the new report from the all-remote job board shares links to each employer's dedicated profile on the Virtual Vocations company database, where jobseekers can learn more about current job openings.
  • The report was published Tuesday in conjunction with World Tourism Day, an annual initiative celebrating tourism and its contributions to promoting peace and preserving cultural heritage.

SAUDI ARABIA IS THE FASTEST GROWING TOURISM DESTINATION IN THE G20

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Saudi is the fastest growing tourism destination in the G20.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Saudi is the fastest growing tourism destination in the G20.
  • The substantial tourism recovery recognizes not only Saudi's considerable investment in tourism, but also the country's pioneering leadership in future-proofing its tourism sector.
  • We are invested in a sustainable future for tourism, and today I am proud of Saudi's position as the fastest growing tourism destination in the G20."
  • In 2020, Saudi Arabia's G20 leadership shaped strategies for recovery to foster a more sustainable and resilient sector, and today, Saudi Arabia has outperformed the G20 countries in pre-pandemic tourism recovery.

SAUDI ARABIA IS THE FASTEST GROWING TOURISM DESTINATION IN THE G20

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Saudi is the fastest growing tourism destination in the G20.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Saudi is the fastest growing tourism destination in the G20.
  • The substantial tourism recovery recognizes not only Saudi's considerable investment in tourism, but also the country's pioneering leadership in future-proofing its tourism sector.
  • We are invested in a sustainable future for tourism, and today I am proud of Saudi's position as the fastest growing tourism destination in the G20."
  • In 2020, Saudi Arabia's G20 leadership shaped strategies for recovery to foster a more sustainable and resilient sector, and today, Saudi Arabia has outperformed the G20 countries in pre-pandemic tourism recovery.

Guardforce AI Partners with Riversoft Inc. to Co-Develop and Launch a Robotic Travel Concierge Solution for the Tourism Industry

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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The RTA platform will be linked to Riversofts booking engine which connects to major travel suppliers for hotel booking, flight booking, ticketing, and travel agencies.

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  • The RTA platform will be linked to Riversofts booking engine which connects to major travel suppliers for hotel booking, flight booking, ticketing, and travel agencies.
  • Olivia Wang, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of Guardforce AI, stated, "We are excited about our partnership with Riversoft and our joint plans to launch the RTA.
  • As travel restrictions continue to ease and as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, the tourism industry is expected to continue to recuperate throughout 2022.
  • Riversoft Inc, a Peakwork Company, founded in 2008 and based in Taiwan, focuses on providing digital solutions in the tourism industry.

Les Roches in the elite of Hospitality Management education with a new agreement with the UNWTO and the expansion of its campus in Marbella

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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Coinciding with the school's 25th anniversary, Les Roches also inaugurated its new student residence.

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  • Coinciding with the school's 25th anniversary, Les Roches also inaugurated its new student residence.
  • This expansion, which will increase the residential capacity of the school by 20%, is an important addition to the Les Roches brand and differentiates the Marbella campus from other international schools in the sector.
  • For the 2022-2023 academic year, Les Roches Marbella will host more than 1,800 students, a milestone of its 25-year history.
  • Speaking on the achievement, Carlos Dez de la Lastra, CEO of Les Roches said: "We are deeply grateful for the welcome that Les Roches Marbella is receiving in all areas: educational, tourism, and institutional.

Les Roches in the elite of Hospitality Management education with a new agreement with the UNWTO and the expansion of its campus in Marbella

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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Coinciding with the school's 25th anniversary, Les Roches also inaugurated its new student residence.

Key Points: 
  • Coinciding with the school's 25th anniversary, Les Roches also inaugurated its new student residence.
  • This expansion, which will increase the residential capacity of the school by 20%, is an important addition to the Les Roches brand and differentiates the Marbella campus from other international schools in the sector.
  • For the 2022-2023 academic year, Les Roches Marbella will host more than 1,800 students, a milestone of its 25-year history.
  • Speaking on the achievement, Carlos Dez de la Lastra, CEO of Les Roches said: "We are deeply grateful for the welcome that Les Roches Marbella is receiving in all areas: educational, tourism, and institutional.