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UNWTO to begin work on first regional office for the Americas in Brazil

Kanchan Nath Dec 28, 2023

UNWTO has continued to scale up its support for its Members across the Americas, with plans for a first Regional Office for the region advanced during an official visit to Brazil.

Winners of 2022-2023 UNWTO Students’ League Grand Final announced

Kanchan Nath Dec 28, 2023

The 2022-2023 UNWTO Students’ League concluded with a celebration of young tourism talent. The Grand Final of the flagship event for supporting students in tourism bought together high…

Booking.com and UNWTO launch new online training series to support accommodations to become more sustainable

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2023

Booking.com has partnered with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) of the United Nations to launch a new series of free online courses designed to support accommodations on their journey…

Salamanca to host the first UNWTO International Seminar on Tourism Law

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2023

On 30 November and 1 December, the First International Seminar on Tourism Law will be held, organized jointly by the University of Salamanca, the United Nations World Tourism Organization…

UNWTO names its Best Tourism Villages 2023

Kristin Mariano Oct 26, 2023

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced its list of Best Tourism Villages 2023. The accolade recognizes villages that are leading the way in nurturing rural areas and…

Diriyah joins UNWTO with a ceremony held during the 25th summit in Uzbekistan

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2023

Diriyah Company has today joined the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as an Affiliate Member in a significant move towards fostering global tourism collaboration and…

UNWTO announces 54 Best Tourism Villages in its 2023 edition, India’s Dhordo makes it to the list

Kanchan Nath Oct 23, 2023

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced its list of Best Tourism Villages 2023. The accolade recognizes villages that are leading the way in nurturing rural areas and preserving…

UNWTO strengthens links between agriculture, gastronomy and tourism

Kanchan Nath Oct 9, 2023

UNWTO has held the 8th edition of its World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism co-organized with Basque Culinary Center (BCC), with a focus on the links between product, gastronomy and tourism.

UNWTO Secretary General announces ‘Tourism Opens Minds’ campaign in a pledge to promote lesser-known destinations

Kristin Mariano Oct 5, 2023

On the occasion of World Tourism Day (WTD), the UNWTO revealed this week its global campaign, ‘Tourism Opens Minds’, in a universal pledge to address the challenges facing the tourism…

World Travel & Tourism Council & UNWTO sign historic MOU

Kanchan Nath Jun 26, 2023

In an historic first, the world’s two leading Travel & Tourism organisations representing the global public and private sectors agreed to work together across a number of key objectives.…

A Swift Tourism Recovery, UNWTO Explains Why

Juergen T Steinmetz May 9, 2023 0

eTurboNews: An optimistic UNWTO Boss Zurab Pololikashvili says, the start of the year has shown again tourism's unique ability to bounce back. Read more: A Swift Tourism Recovery, UNWTO…

UNWTO has opened applications for the third edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative.

Kanchan Nath Mar 27, 2023

Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO was launched in 2021 as part of the Organization’s work to make tourism a driver of rural development and wellbeing.

AlUla to host inaugural gathering of best tourism villages by UNWTO

Kanchan Nath Mar 15, 2023

AlUla, the ancient crossroads of civilisations in north-west Arabia that is now emerging as a global destination for cultural and natural heritage, will be the site of the first-ever…

ITB Berlin 2023 deeper meaning for WTN, UNWTO and Georgia

Juergen T Steinmetz Mar 1, 2023 0

by: Juergen T Steinmetz | The first ITB travel trade exhibition after COVID is about to open in Berlin, Germany, Georgia style. There may be a deeper reason behind it. Full article: ITB…

UNWTO announces winning start-ups for ‘Awake Tourism Challenge’

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023

UNWTO has announced the winners of its 'Awake Tourism Challenge', celebrating the start-ups that are reshaping the sector in every global region.

UNWTO: Tourism set to return to pre-pandemic levels in some regions in 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 18, 2023

After stronger than expected recovery in 2022, this year could see international tourism arrivals return to pre-pandemic levels in Europe and the Middle East.

UNWTO launches online gender equality training course

Kanchan Nath Jan 16, 2023

UNWTO, in collaboration with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and UN Women has…

UNWTO and European Commission share joint vision for tourism’s future

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2022

As the European Council presents the conclusions of the European Tourism Agenda, UNWTO has joined European Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean in emphasizing the importance of jobs,…

‘Cultural tourism management’ in focus at UNWTO event

Kanchan Nath Dec 5, 2022

UNWTO and the Comunidad de Madrid have reunited 18 experts from all around the world to share ideas, debate and explore the challenges and trends of cultural tourism.

UNWTO: Tourism recovery accelerates to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels

Kanchan Nath Nov 29, 2022

International tourism is on track to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022 as the sector continues to bounce back from the pandemic.

UNWTO welcomes 18 new affiliate members

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2022

The newly admitted UNWTO members reflect the diversity of the broad tourism sector, with private companies, Destination Management Organizations, universities, professional associations,…

UNWTO: Education and investments are cornerstones to transform tourism

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2022

Tourism leaders from every global region have met to advance plans to transform the sector against a backdrop of challenges old and new. UNWTO convened its Executive Council in Marrakesh,…

UNWTO at COP27: Uniting tourism around tangible climate action plans

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2022

The tourism sector has set out its plans to achieve its climate action ambitions. At COP27, UNWTO brought leading sector stakeholders together to share practical insights into accelerating…

‘People and Planet’ the focus at UNWTO Gastronomy Tourism Forum in Japan from 12-15 Dec

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2022

The growing importance of gastronomy tourism as a driver of inclusive development will be celebrated in the Japanese city of Nara next month.

UNWTO and ATP promote innovation through community tourism

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2022

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP) have launched the Innovative Community Tourism Experiences Competition to promote innovation through…

International tourism on steady recovery path, says UNWTO

Megha Paul Aug 3, 2022

International tourism saw a strong rebound in the first five months of 2022, with almost 250 million arrivals recorded, which compares to 77 million arrivals from January to May 2021

Iconic music promotor Pino Sagliocco becomes UNWTO tourism ambassador

Megha Paul Jul 12, 2022

Music promoter Pino Sagliocco has been unveiled as the newest UNWTO Special Ambassador, joining a growing list of illustrious figures using their influence and celebrity to promote the power…

Tourism recovery gets underway, says UNWTO

Megha Paul Jun 8, 2022

Globally, destinations welcomed almost three times as many international arrivals in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the same period in 2021

UNWTO to boost European travel with platform for sharing best practices

Megha Paul Jun 3, 2022

The DataLab network, led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the European Travel Commission (ETC) will provide a unique platform for sharing best practices, including know-how in…

UNWTO unveils digital futures programme for SMEs

Megha Paul May 18, 2022

Developed in collaboration with some of the world’s leading technology, finance and business companies, the initiative is focused on SMEs, which make up 80% of all tourism businesses

UNWTO members suspend Russia

Megha Paul Apr 29, 2022

Russia has been suspended from the UNWTO, following a vote by members of the General Assembly, and will lose its membership rights with immediate effect

UNWTO sets stage for Global Youth Tourism Summit in Italy

Megha Paul Apr 13, 2022

Organised by UNWTO in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Tourism and the Italian National Tourist Board, the Summit will see 100 young delegates network

UNWTO meeting focuses on tourism in rural areas

Megha Paul Apr 11, 2022

High-level speakers from across UNWTO and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently held a virtual talk on how best to harness the potential that tourism has for…

UNWTO launches 2nd edition of Best Tourism Villages

Megha Paul Apr 1, 2022

UNWTO has announced the return of Best Tourism Villages for 2022, which promotes the role of tourism in safeguarding rural villages

January sees continued tourism recovery: UNWTO

Megha Paul Mar 29, 2022

International tourism continued its recovery in January, with a much better performance compared to the weak start to 2021

Middle East UNWTO office sets new travel goals

Megha Paul Mar 21, 2022

UNWTO and Saudi Arabia have agreed on steps they will jointly take to turn tourism into a driver of growth, opportunity and development across the Middle East.

UNWTO and UEFA join hands to promote sports and tourism

Megha Paul Feb 25, 2022

World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) have agreed to jointly promote the benefits of sports and sports tourism for development and…

UNWTO announces maiden Global Youth Tourism Summit

Megha Paul Feb 21, 2022

Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili has joined the Minister of Tourism of Italy Massimo Garavaglia to officially launch the first Global Youth…

Antigua and Barbuda becomes UNWTO’s 160th Member State

Megha Paul Feb 1, 2022

UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili met the Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda for the first time since the country became UNWTO’s 160th Member State

UNWTO unveils tourism investment guide

Megha Paul Jan 24, 2022

UNWTO has launched the first in a series of tourism investment guidelines focused on a specific country, representing a comprehensive tool for parties interested in foreign direct investment…

Tourism picks up 4% in 2021 but remains far below pre-pandemic levels: UNWTO

Megha Paul Jan 21, 2022

Global tourism experienced a four per cent upturn in 2021 when compared to the prior year, with a total of 415 million international trips made

UNWTO chooses to headquarter its America’s office in Brazil

Megha Paul Jan 12, 2022

UNWTO has elected to locate the headquarters of its Americas office in Brazil and the decision was made at the UNWTO’s 24th General Assembly held last month

UNWTO and ADB launch report on big data and tourism recovery

Megha Paul Dec 29, 2021

UNWTO and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have launched a joint report on the use of big data for better tourism planning and management.

Tackling plastics pollution, the UNWTO way

Megha Paul Dec 21, 2021

The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative has welcomed a further 21 signatories, bringing the total of organisations that have committed to implement circular economy of plastics in the tourism…

Blanket border closures must end, says UNWTO

Megha Paul Dec 8, 2021

United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has called out against the introduction of blanket restrictions on travel, as witnessed in recent days

Zurab Pololikashvili re-elected Secretary General for UNWTO

Megha Paul Dec 3, 2021

United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has re-elected Zurab Pololikashvili to the role of general secretary of the organisation

Neom and UNWTO join hands to boost Saudi tourism

Megha Paul Oct 11, 2021

UNWTO and Neom have partnered for new initiative focused on the future of tourism in Saudi Arabia with the Tourism Experiences of the Future challenge

Green shoots of tourism recovery this summer: UNWTO

Megha Paul Oct 4, 2021

International tourism enjoyed signs of rebound in June and July as some destinations eased travel restrictions and the global vaccination rollout advanced in many parts of the world

How UNWTO prepared Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action ahead of COP26

Megha Paul Sep 23, 2021

In preparation for COP26, two information sessions were held on the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism

Portugal sets stage for 5th UNWTO global conference on wine tourism

Megha Paul Sep 9, 2021

UNWTO, Visit Portugal and the city of Reguengos de Monsaraz in the Alentejo region is holding the 5th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism, in collaboration with the Government of…

Slight uptick in tourism recovery: UNWTO

Megha Paul Jul 22, 2021

Between January and May, international tourist arrivals were 85 per cent below 2019 levels (or a 65 per cent drop on 2020), UNWTO data shows

UNWTO launches digital tools to revitalise tourism

Megha Paul Jul 12, 2021

UNWTO has partnered with MUST Travel & Tech to place a digital tool at the service of tourism, allowing users to share their experiences to promote the reactivation of travel

UNWTO sets stage for 1st Global Youth Tourism Summit in Italy

Megha Paul Jun 25, 2021

1st Global Youth Tourism Summit from 23-25 August 2021 in Sorrento in Italy will be the first of this kind at the global level aiming to promote youth engagement in the tourism sector and…

UNWTO launches ‘Jobs Factory’ to kickstart tourism jobs recovery

Megha Paul Jun 18, 2021

UNWTO has launched Jobs Factory, powered by Hosco, the global hospitality network to connect talent with employers across the sector

Bon vivant rejoice! 6th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism unveils new dates

Megha Paul Jun 14, 2021

Held under the theme ‘Gastronomy Tourism: Promoting Rural Tourism and Regional Development’, the Forum will take place 31 October – 2 November 2021 in Bruges, Belgium

UNWTO makes history with opening of first regional office in the Middle East in Riyadh

Megha Paul May 27, 2021

UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has opened its first regional office for the Middle East in Riyadh, bringing the United Nations specialized agency closer to its members and advancing…

Innovation and digital at centre of tourism recovery as UNWTO logs into Google

Megha Paul May 24, 2021

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Google have signed a new agreement to work together and lead global tourism’s recovery through innovation, education, and market intelligence

G20 ministers welcome UNWTO guidelines for green transformation of tourism

Megha Paul May 6, 2021

UNWTO has served as tourism’s global voice as the Tourism Ministers of the G20 nations met to devise a way forward for an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable recovery for the sector

UNWTO logs in to Facebook to restart travel

Megha Paul Apr 20, 2021

UNWTO and Facebook have partnered to help global destinations make use of the power of digital marketing as they look to welcome tourists back safely

UNWTO reports 87% decline in tourist arrivals in January 2021

Joe Cusmano Apr 6, 2021

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has stated that the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global tourism has carried on into 2021.

Global community should support small island developing states, says UNWTO

Megha Paul Mar 31, 2021

UNWTO) is calling for the international community to show solidarity with ‘small island developing states’ (SIDS) by ensuring they have access to Covid-19 vaccinations

UNWTO unveils guide to help women in tourism

Megha Paul Mar 9, 2021

UNWTO is marking International Women’s Day 2021 with the release of its Inclusive Recovery Guide for women in tourism, compiled in collaboration with UN Women

Reopening updates

UNWTO launches travel restrictions report

Megha Paul Mar 8, 2021

UNWTO Travel Restrictions Report provides a comprehensive overview of the regulations in place in 217 destinations worldwide

Morocco sets stage for first UNWTO general assembly after pandemic

Megha Paul Mar 4, 2021

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Moroccan officials recently met to advance the organization of the 24th UNWTO General Assembly in October 2021, the first global high-level UN…

Morocco visit initiates preparations for UNWTO General Assembly

Megha Paul Feb 9, 2021

UNWTO and Morocco met to advance the organisation of the 24th UNWTO General Assembly in October 2021, the first global high-level UN event to be held since the beginning of the pandemic

2020 worst year for tourism, says UNWTO

Megha Paul Jan 29, 2021

Global tourism suffered its worst year on record in 2020, with international arrivals dropping by 74 per cent when compared to 2019 according to the latest data from the UNWTO

Secretary-general Pololikashvili nominated to lead UNWTO for four more years

Megha Paul Jan 21, 2021

The Executive Council of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has expressed its continued support for secretary-general Zurab Pololikashvili

UNWTO to host key week for global tourism

Megha Paul Jan 18, 2021

Today in Madrid, the UNWTO Global Tourism Crisis Committee will hold its first meeting of the year to advance concrete plans to ensure the restart of tourism will take place

UNWTO launches global ‘restart tourism’ campaign

Megha Paul Dec 15, 2020

Centred around a 45-second film, the 'restart tourism' campaign affirms UNWTO as the unifying voice behind the global restart of tourism

UNWTO report reveals further reduction in travel restrictions

Joe Cusmano Dec 7, 2020

The number of destinations closed to international tourism has continued to fall.

UNWTO visits Brazil to support sustainable recovery

Megha Paul Nov 20, 2020

UNWTO has reaffirmed commitment to working closely with the government of Brazil to help the country’s tourism sector recover and become a key driver of sustainable development

UNWTO brings tourism sector together to plan for future

Megha Paul Nov 9, 2020

UNWTO) has once again brought leaders from across the sector together for high-level talks aimed at strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors

UNWTO supports digital innovation for Africa’s tourism attractions

Megha Paul Nov 4, 2020

Emphasis on digital innovation to position Africa's tourism attractions will be a key component of The Ubuntu: Africa Invites You To Live campaign, developed by ATREVIA that has won UNWTO…

International tourism to bounce back by 2022: UNWTO

Megha Paul Oct 28, 2020

Restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to hit global tourism hard, with the latest data from the UNWTO showing a 70% fall in international arrivals…

Coordination is vital for recovery, says UNWTO

Megha Paul Oct 21, 2020

Consistent and harmonised travel protocols, enhanced safety measures and the protection of jobs and livelihoods are the main ingredients needed for the restart of tourism

UNWTO and Expedia join hands to share data and insights for tourism recovery

Megha Paul Oct 16, 2020

UNWTO will work alongside the Expedia Group to strengthen ties between the public and private sectors and drive tourism’s recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic

Towards inclusive travel: Indonesia first signatory of UNWTO Tourism Ethics Convention

Megha Paul Oct 5, 2020

Indonesia has become the first signatory of the Framework Convention on Tourism Ethics, the landmark instrument created to ensure global tourism is fair, inclusive, more transparent, and…

UNWTO to harness the power of AI to link tourism workers with jobs

Megha Paul Oct 2, 2020

UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) will work with California-based Eightfold.ai to help connect tourism jobseekers with employers and so drive the global recovery of the sector

UNWTO and Google host first tourism acceleration programme in Sub-Saharan Africa

Megha Paul Sep 24, 2020

United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and Google have partnered for an online Acceleration Programme for UNWTO Member States’ tourism ministers, top travel associations and…

International tourist numbers down 65% in first half of 2020: UNWTO

Megha Paul Sep 16, 2020

The latest data from the UNWTO shows an unprecedented decline in international travellers and the severe impact that COVID-19 has had on the tourism sector

More than 50% of global destinations are easing travel restrictions but caution remains: UNWTO

Megha Paul Sep 11, 2020

UNWTO has confirmed that a majority of destinations around the world (53%) have now started easing travel restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

UNWTO observes safe restart of tourism in Egypt

Megha Paul Aug 27, 2020

A high-level delegation from UNWTO has concluded an official visit to Egypt to offer firm support for the government’s work to restart tourism and direct its benefits towards supporting…

Safe, Responsible and Accessible! UNWTO, ONCE Foundation and ENAT partner for tourism for all

Megha Paul Aug 4, 2020

UNWTO is calling on destinations to recognise the needs of travellers with disabilities or specific access requirements as they open up to visitors again

Impact of COVID-19 on global tourism made clear as UNWTO counts cost of standstill

Megha Paul Jul 29, 2020

The latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer shows that the near-complete lockdown imposed in response to the pandemic led to a 98% fall in international tourist numbers in May

This is no time for complacency post COVID-19, says UNWTO chief

Megha Paul Jul 21, 2020

UNWTO head talks about how mere words will not do and concrete actions are needed for tourism recovery in post-COVID 19 times

UNWTO aims to boost tourism’s contribution to sustainable development, unveils new startup contest

Megha Paul Jul 15, 2020

The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has announced the launch of a new Startup Competition as it looks to identify innovators with the power to further tourism’s contribution to…

UNWTO’s first official post-pandemic trip to Italy to kickstart steady restart of tourism

Megha Paul Jul 2, 2020

Against the backdrop of the re-opening of borders across Europe, a high-level delegation from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has arrived in Italy to begin a first official…

EBRD and UNWTO to aid recovery of tourism sector

Megha Paul Jun 29, 2020

The rapid spread of coronavirus has had a massive impact on many sectors of the global economy, with tourism being among the hardest hit. The European Bank for Reconstruction and…

UNWTO joins President Sánchez for revival of Spain’s tourism sector

Megha Paul Jun 19, 2020

The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has welcomed Spain’s readiness to lead the way in restarting tourism. The head of the United Nations specialised agency attended a meeting with…

Restrictions on tourism travel starting to ease but caution remains: UNWTO

Megha Paul Jun 1, 2020

The world is slowly opening up again, new research from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) indicates, with destinations cautiously easing travel restrictions introduced in…

UNWTO unveils global guidelines to reopen tourism

Megha Paul May 29, 2020

The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has released a set of guidelines to help the tourism sector emerge stronger and more sustainably from COVID-19. The guidelines highlight the…

Former UNWTO chief to speak at ATM Virtual

Megha Paul May 29, 2020

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has confirmed that the chairman of the International Tourism & Investment Conference (ITIC) and former UNWTO secretary-general, Dr. Taleb Rifai, will host…

UNWTO releases COVID-19 technical assistance package for tourism recovery

Megha Paul May 13, 2020

The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has released a Tourism Recovery Technical Assistance Package to offer guidance to member states in response to COVID-19. The package is structured…

Covid-19 response: 96% of global destinations impose travel restrictions, UNWTO reports

Megha Paul Apr 20, 2020

The scale of disruption caused by COVID-19 to global tourism is shown in a comprehensive new report on travel restrictions from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). The landmark…

UNWTO launches call for action for tourism’s COVID-19 mitigation and recovery

Megha Paul Apr 2, 2020

The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has released a set of recommendations calling for urgent and strong support to help the global tourism sector not only recover from the…

UNWTO: Covid-19 could push tourism back to 2013 levels

Megha Paul Mar 30, 2020

The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has released an updated assessment of the likely impact of the Covid-19 on international tourism. Considering the unparalleled introduction of…

Healing Solutions: UNWTO calls on innovators and entrepreneurs to accelerate tourism recovery

Megha Paul Mar 26, 2020

In the face of an unprecedented challenge, the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), with the support of the World Health Organisation (WHO), calls on innovators and entrepreneurs to…

COVID-19 statement from UNWTO

Megha Paul Mar 18, 2020

As the COVID-19 situation evolves, the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) observes that full or partial travel restrictions have been – and continue to be – introduced across the…

Covid-19: UNWTO calls on tourism to be part of recovery plans

Megha Paul Mar 9, 2020

In an update on the sector’s response to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) offers a first assessment pointing to a decrease in international…

UNWTO places tourism in European Parliament

Megha Paul Feb 20, 2020

Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) addressed the European Parliament in the context of several high-level meetings aimed at placing…

Greece welcomes UNWTO support for sustainable tourism growth

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020

Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) paid a high-level visit to Greece to meet with the Prime Minister and minister of tourism and offer…

UNWTO and Basque Culinary Centre launch 2nd gastronomy tourism start-up competition

Megha Paul Feb 11, 2020

The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and Basque Culinary Center have joined forces again for the second edition of the Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition. After the…

UNWTO records 1.5 billion tourism arrivals in 2019

Megha Paul Jan 21, 2020

About 1.5 billion international tourist arrivals were recorded globally by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) in 2019 – a new record. According to the first…

UNWTO: “Tourism leads the charge for female empowerment”

Tian Tolentino Nov 8, 2019

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in collaboration with UN Women, The German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), World Bank Group and Amadeus, has launched the long-awaited…

New Australia’s South West joins UNWTO

Megha Paul Oct 10, 2019

Australia South West Sustainable Tourism Observatory (ASWTO) has officially become the latest member of the World Tourism Organisation’s International Network of Sustainable Tourism…

UNWTO teams up with EBRD for sustainable tourism

Megha Paul Oct 8, 2019

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) are joining forces to strengthen sustainable and inclusive tourism as a tool for…

Iberia and UNWTO team up for sustainable tourism

Megha Paul Sep 27, 2019

The secretary-general of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili and the CEO of Iberia, Luis Gallego, have signed a cooperation agreement in favour of sustainable…

Morocco to host UNWTO 2021 assembly

Megha Paul Sep 20, 2019

Morocco has been officially chosen as the host of the 24th Session of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to be held in 2021. Members attending the 23rd General Assembly in St…

UNWTO and Globalia launch second global tourism start-up competition

Megha Paul Sep 16, 2019

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has joined Globalia, a tourism group in Spain and Latin America, to launch the second edition of the UNWTO Global Tourism Start-up Competition.…

“Tourism sector needs to reflect the realities of a changing world” says UNWTO secretary-general

Alastair Newport Sep 12, 2019

More than 1,000 participants from 124 countries have travelled to Saint Petersburg to be part of more than a dozen international tourism governance events during this week hosted by the…

Turkey named sixth most visited country in the world in 2018 by UNWTO

Megha Paul Aug 20, 2019

UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has announced that Turkey was the sixth most visited destination in the world in the year 2018 with 46 million visitors. The UN’s travel arm has…

UNWTO Global Summit on urban tourism to take place in Kazakhstan

Megha Paul Aug 13, 2019

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Mayor’s Office of Nur-Sultan will be organising the eighth UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan on 9-12…

Philippines bids for UNWTO assembly

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2019

The Philippines’ Department of Tourism is lobbying for support to strengthen a bid to host the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly in the Philippines in…

Portugal partners with UNWTO for tourism academy

Megha Paul Jul 26, 2019

Portugal Tourism, in association with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), has announced the launch of the Tourism International Academy (TIA). An ambitious tourism…

UNWTO bats for strengthening aid flows for tourism

Megha Paul Jul 10, 2019

As the special event titled Aid for Trade Conference, hosted by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Geneva, Switzerland, got rolling, the unique potential of tourism as a tool for…

US to re-join UNWTO?

Megha Paul Jun 19, 2019

The US has highlighted its support of tourism as a driver of sustainable development. A high-level delegation of the government attending the World Tourism Organization…

UNWTO launches start-up competition in sports tourism sector

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2019

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in collaboration with Barça Innovation Hub (BIHUB) and with the support of the Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC), has announced the launch…

Portugal beats out rivals to win re-election to the Executive Board of UNWTO

Alastair Newport May 30, 2019

Portugal, has been re-elected for a second term on the Executive Board of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), with a total of 29 votes – ahead of rivals Turkey (26), Italy (25) and…

UNWTO: International tourism continues to outpace the global rate

Tian Tolentino May 24, 2019

According to the latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer from the World Tourism Organization, international tourism continued to grow in 2019.

Qatar is the most open country for visas in ME – UNWTO

Kristin Mariano Sep 4, 2018

Qatar has become the most open country in the Middle East and the 8th most open in the world in terms of visa facilitation.

UNWTO launches an online platform to promote sustainable tourism

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jul 24, 2018

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) with the support of Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) launched a new online portal to advance the achievement of the…

UNWTO: Silk Road and cross-country tourism projects on the rise

Simon Willmore Mar 8, 2018

The 8th UNWTO Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting, held during the ITB Berlin Travel Trade Show, focused on the long-term tourism vision for the historic Silk Road routes and how to establish the…

UNWTO: Say hello to the new Special Ambassador of the International Year

Alastair Newport Dec 5, 2017 1

United Nations designated the year 2017 “International Year of Sustainable Tourism Development” and World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) plays a leading role to promote it. UNWTO and Sanrio…

UNWTO/PATA: focused on the challenges of sustainable tourism

Alastair Newport Oct 18, 2017 18

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the People’s Government of Guilin of China held the 11th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook…

More than 1300 delegates attend 22nd UNWTO General Assembly in Chengdu

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2017 0

13 Sep 17 More than 1300 delegates from over 130 countries attended the opening of the 22nd session of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly in Chengdu,…

UNWTO applauds Japan’s tourism focus

Mark Elliott Mar 21, 2017

The secretary-general of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Taleb Rifai, met with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe recently, to discuss the country's tourism development…

Human Resources

Korean woman stands for UNWTO top job

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2017

South Korea's Young-shim Dho is one of seven candidates in line to become the UN World Tourism Organization’s new secretary-general. Ms Dho is currently the chair of the UNWTO's…

UNWTO creates new standards for accessible tourism

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2017

The United Nations has started the process of drawing up a new set of global standards for accessible tourism. In partnership with the ONCE Foundation and Spanish Association for…

Asia Pacific leads global tourism growth – UNWTO

Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2014

The Asia Pacific region led growth in the global tourism market last year, thereby earning a large share of global tourism arrivals and revenues. According to a new report from the UN…

UNWTO puts climate change at “heart” of Asian tourism agenda

Mark Elliott May 29, 2014

Climate change needs to be at the "heart of the tourism agenda" in Southeast Asia, the UNWTO has said. The organisation recently hosted a major event in the Philippines that outlined…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Smart travel planner Speakspots.com launches flights

Kanchan Nath Nov 13, 2024

AI travel planner Speakspots.com announced the launch of real-time flights packages for its users.

Promoting Tourism and Peace today, 27th September, this World Tourism Day 2024

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2024

World Tourism Day 2024 aims to explore the intersection of tourism and peacebuilding, highlighting how travel, cultural exchange and sustainable tourism practices can contribute to conflict…

International visitor numbers to Vietnam grew to10 million in the first 7 months of 2024, a 51% increase vis-à-vis 2023: Nguyen Van Dung

Kanchan Nath Sep 5, 2024

The 18th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2024) officially opened today, on 5 September, 2024, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City,…

Silk Road Samarkand opens Waterland aqua park

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2024

Silk Road Samarkand, Central Asia’s largest tourist complex, has opened Waterland, a new family-friendly aqua park offering 18 water slides and other attractions for aquatic thrill-seekers…

Silk Road Samarkand visitor numbers increase in second year of opening

Kanchan Nath Aug 26, 2024

Silk Road Samarkand, Central Asia’s largest tourist complex, has welcomed almost 46,000 visitors in the first six months of 2024, as it continues to expand and add new facilities for…

Innovative Solutions to Tackle Overtourism: Lessons from the Globe

Liz Melewshkeivch Aug 22, 2024

Overtourism is a pressing concern in some of the world's most-visited countries. There, tourists impact the local infrastructure, disturb communities, and cause harm to natural environments

Rome, Amsterdam, Madrid and Venice to share new tourism models to avoid tourist overcrowding at TIS2024

Kanchan Nath Jul 30, 2024

According to a recent market report, 68% of tourists value sustainability positively and want tools to make decisions about the environmental impact of their trips.

Alula recognised twice in Time’s 2024 ‘World’s Greatest Places’ Awards

Kanchan Nath Jul 29, 2024

TIME officially announced today the winners of its 2024 ‘World’s Greatest Places’ awards, highlighting two of AlUla’s destination offerings as remarkable places to be explored!

UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation partner to support African artisans in rural areas

Kanchan Nath Jul 19, 2024

UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation have solidified their ongoing partnership by signing an agreement at the UN Tourism headquarters in Madrid.

Sustainability to lead online education targeted at hospitality businesses

Kanchan Nath Jul 9, 2024

The courses have been launched on the Tourism Online Academy (TOA), a collaborative project between UN Tourism and IE University.

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines and UN Tourism to forge strategic partnership for Sustainable Tourism

Kanchan Nath May 29, 2024

Turkish Airlines, and The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), the agency of the United Nations and leading public international organization in tourism, sign a Memorandum of…

S Hotels & Resorts’s properties in Thailand and the Maldives achieve Green Globe certification for second consecutive year

Kanchan Nath Apr 26, 2024

S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, is proud to announce that its acclaimed beachfront properties in Thailand and the Maldives have successfully…

“Entrepreneurship and innovation are transforming the global travel sector”: ATM 2024

Kanchan Nath Apr 23, 2024

International policymakers and industry leaders are preparing to gather in the UAE for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, where they will examine how entrepreneurship and innovation are…

Saudi Tourism Authority enhances commitment to Malaysia

Kanchan Nath Mar 7, 2024

Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) unveiled a series of initiatives during its trade roadshow held at the Westin Kuala Lumpur on the 4th of March with 18 Saudi stakeholders including DMCs,…

ATM 2024 to focus on India’s outbound tourism potential, over 30% of Indian travellers visit ME

Kanchan Nath Feb 23, 2024

With the Indian outbound market forecast to be worth $143.5 billion annually by the end of this decade, the Indian tourism sector will come under the spotlight during Arabian Travel Market…

UN Tourism opens calls for Best Tourism Villages 2024

Kanchan Nath Jan 25, 2024

UN Tourism has opened applications for the 2024 edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative. Over the past three editions, UN Tourism – the new name of the World Tourism Organization…

Luxury and experiential trips lead HBX Group’s 2024 travel trends

Kanchan Nath Jan 5, 2024

As the global tourism sector is projected to generate a staggering 110 million new jobs in the coming decade, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), HBX Group reveals…

Regency Holidays bags multiple awards at the Inaugural Qatar Tourism Awards

Kanchan Nath Dec 4, 2023

Regency Holidays, Qatar’s destination management company has been recognized with multiple awards at the inaugural Qatar Tourism Awards (QTA).

Growing wine tourism for inclusion and sustainability

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2023

The UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism has been held for the first time in La Rioja, one of the world’s leading wine tourism destinations, with the focus placed firmly on inclusion and…

European Travel Commission celebrates 75th anniversary as new members join

Kanchan Nath Nov 26, 2023

This week, the European Travel Commission (ETC) marked 75 years of promoting and representing European tourism at its General Meeting #106 in Tenerife, hosted by Spain’s National Tourism…

Costa Navarino announces new sustainability initiatives

Kristin Mariano Nov 10, 2023

Costa Navarino, the sustainably driven destination in the Mediterranean, located in the Greek region of Messinia, southwest Peloponnese, has reduced emissions by 80% for 2022 (compared…

AlUla named Middle East’s Leading Cultural Tourism Project 2023 at World Travel Awards

Kanchan Nath Oct 21, 2023

AlUla has been named the Middle East's Leading Cultural Tourism Project 2023 at the renowned World Travel Awards, solidifying its position as one of the most exciting destinations in the…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Five ways to have an impactful and environmentally conscious holiday

Kristin Mariano Oct 9, 2023

There are many ways to enjoy an environmentally conscious holiday while still exploring far-flung corners of the world, from giving back to the communities you visit to choosing…

Forward_MAD the international event on Luxury Tourism, returns to Madrid

Kanchan Nath Oct 6, 2023

The third edition of Forward_MAD will be held at the city's Museum of Contemporary Art and will be supported by the Madrid regional government.

The world’s largest tourism spenders

Kanchan Nath Oct 3, 2023

Over the past few decades, the world has seen a steep increase in international tourism, as the world has become more globalized and advances in transportation have increased mobility and…

The rising importance of empathy and new technology in Culture & Heritage Tourism

Kanchan Nath Sep 29, 2023

Heritage tourism experts grappled with complex issues of presenting culture and heritage to tourists at an international gathering of culture tourism experts 24-25 September in Valencia,…

World Travel Market

Ticket booking opens for World Travel Market London as the show announces exciting changes

Chris Head Sep 28, 2023

Ticket booking is live for the global travel community secure entry to the 43rd edition of World Travel Market London, the world’s most influential travel & tourism event, which takes…

Tourism chief bares bold prospects for Philippines at Global Tourism Economy Forum

Kristin Mariano Sep 26, 2023

Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco shared the Philippine government’s sustainability efforts for tourism and, at the same time, her bold prospects for…

Céline Cousteau and Alfonso Vegara to discuss how to promote responsible tourism at TIS 2023

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2023

From October 18 to 20, more than 7,000 tourism professionals from around the world will gather in Seville (Spain) to learn first-hand about the latest trends in tourism innovation.

DOT bares efforts to support tourism in Central Visayas

Kristin Mariano Aug 18, 2023

The Department of Tourism (DOT) foresees a strong recovery for Philippine tourism and expressed optimism in meeting—and even surpassing—industry targets for the year. Tourism Secretary…

Record summer bookings stretching finances of many due to outdated payments tech

Kanchan Nath Jul 12, 2023

This year’s more than welcome record summer for travel bookings brings with it the unwelcome need to increase working capital, warns Spencer Hanlon from global real-time payments platform …

WTTC G20 public-private dialogue shines light on travel & tourism opportunities

Kanchan Nath Jun 29, 2023

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) gathered leading Travel & Tourism stakeholders and G20 Ministers in a Public-Private Dialogue in Goa to address the sector’s vast potential…

DOT’s enhanced branding is Philippines’ Love Letter to the world

Kristin Mariano Jun 29, 2023

On the celebration of the golden year of the Department of Tourism (DOT), President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., together with Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and other officials, led the…

Asia and Pacific: Shared Vision for Tourism Development

Harry Johnson Jun 19, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Worldwide, twice as many people traveled internationally in the first three months of 2023 than in the same period of 2022. Read more: Asia and Pacific: Shared Vision for…

The Sarai at Toria and Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge wins ‘A Hero’s Journey’ from Rare India

Kanchan Nath Jun 16, 2023

The Sarai at Toria near Khajuraho and Panna in Madhya Pradesh as well as The Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge in Nepal were conferred with ‘A Hero’s Journey’ Award at the first edition of the…

Middle East Tourism Leaders Meet in Jordan

Harry Johnson Jun 7, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Tourism leaders from across the Middle East have met in Jordan to guide the sector’s development across the region. Read more: Middle East Tourism Leaders Meet in Jordan…

Eco-friendly homestays in the ‘Heart of Incredible India’, Madhya Pradesh

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2023

On the joyous occasion of World Environment Day on 5th June 2023, you are welcome to embark a transformative journey to the heart of India, where more than 50 eco-friendly rural homestays…

World Tourism Network Invites You to Bali The Journey of the Heart

Juergen T Steinmetz May 30, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Bali is getting ready for the World Tourism Network Summit on September 29. A high level panel on June 2 invites to Bali on Zoom. Read more: World Tourism Network Invites You…

Post-Covid Tourism Recovery accelerates in 2023

Andrew Wood May 17, 2023

Tourism in Asia and the Pacific is recovering well according to the UN and the trend is moving quickly upward as most destinations, including China, have reopened. The second UNWTO World…

Travel and Tourism Post-COVID Recovery Continues in 2023

Harry Johnson May 16, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Global tourism industry is on its way to recovering to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many tourists traveling in Q1 2023 than in Q1 2022 Read more: Travel and Tourism…

Sports tourism set to boom as women’s football continues to attract record crowds

Ramy Salameh May 15, 2023

The 20th of July is when the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, kicks-off. This will be a historic moment for the women’s game, with an unprecedented 32 teams…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada to launch new Vancouver-Dubai service

Kanchan Nath Apr 14, 2023

Air Canada announced the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of new, non-stop flights from its hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dubai.

China makes welcome return to Arabian Travel Market, Middle East

Kanchan Nath Mar 29, 2023

Chinese exhibitors and travel professionals are making a welcome return to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 which is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for its 30th edition…

Special Reports

‘Youth travel’ poised for growth

Kanchan Nath Mar 9, 2023

Youth travel has long been considered a significant segment of international travel, both in terms of the number of trips taken and the volume of spending. Research undertaken by WYSE Travel…

OTAs & Tour Operators

‘Tourism for Development Fund’ for least developed countries

Kanchan Nath Mar 9, 2023

During the fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5), which takes place once every decade, the TUI Care Foundation and the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announced…

2023 Caribbean travel and tourism outlook is favorable

Harry Johnson Mar 9, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | The Caribbean had one of the quickest recovery rates globally in 2022, with 28.3 million registered tourist visits in 2022 Full article: 2023 Caribbean travel and…

Rural tourism for community development and poverty alleviation

Kanchan Nath Feb 28, 2023

In a freewheeling conversation with Sandra Carvao, Chief of Market Intelligence and Competitiveness at UNWTO, she shares more about the Best Tourism Villages initiative of UNWTO and how it…

High TIMES for SMEs in World Tourism: Minister Rings Bali Gong

Dmytro Makarov Feb 24, 2023 0

by: Dmytro Makarov | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News TIME 2023 is a go. The World Tourism Network Summit September 29-October 1 in Bali is official. SMEs…

Tourism Seychelles at Travel & Adventure Show in New York USA

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor Feb 4, 2023 0

by: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Tourism Seychelles recently exhibited at the Travel & Adventure Show 2023 edition in…

Tourism Innovation Summit to focus on digital revolution

editor Jan 26, 2023 0

by: editor | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News In addition to staying in Seville, Spain, Tourism Innovation Summit 2023 (TIS) is planning to boost technology…

Saudi Arabia ranks first among Arab nations for inbound visitors

Kanchan Nath Jan 25, 2023

Saudi Arabia registered more international arrivals than any other Arab nation during the first nine months of 2022, as government officials target 100 million annual visitors by the end of…

Transforming tourism by measuring its sustainability

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2023

One hundred experts from around the world had gathered at UNWTO Headquarters to develop the next standard for Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (MST).

Sustainable travel takes center stage during Amadeus hackathon

Kanchan Nath Dec 9, 2022

Sustainability in travel was the focus of Amadeus’ worldwide hackathon, which saw more than 2,500 student registrants. The hackathon offered students an opportunity to code on a cloud native…

Emirates partners with Traveloka

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2022

Emirates today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia’s key Online Travel Agent, Traveloka, to enhance the brands’ cooperation and establish the grounds for a strategic…

Women’s empowerment ‘centre stage’ of Tourism’s Restart

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2022

The four pilot countries have led the way in putting gender-equality centre stage of their tourism recovery plans and UNWTO is committed to taking this work further and wider.

Empowering women in tourism put center stage

editor Nov 10, 2022 0

The shared progress being made in putting women’s empowerment ‘center stage’ of tourism’s restart has been presented at the World Travel Market in London. With the pandemic having made clear…

Saudi announces free visa ahead of FIFA World Cup

Kristin Mariano Nov 7, 2022

Saudi Tourism Authority welcomes the extension of Saudi’s multi-entry visa, available to visitors holding the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Hayya Card. For the first time ever, visitors will…

TIS2022 to define the future of global tourism

Kanchan Nath Oct 27, 2022

TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2022, the technology event for travel and tourism professionals, returns to Seville (Spain) from 2 to 4 November.

Towards more sustainable and resilient tourism

Kanchan Nath Oct 21, 2022

Destinations around the world are reporting significant advances in sustainable tourism, with timely evidence and analytics serving as key tools for transformation as the sector’s recovery…

2022 PHITEX moves to strengthen sustainability

Kristin Mariano Oct 20, 2022

The 2022 Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX), touted as the country’s biggest government-organized business-to-business (B2B) travel trade event in the country, kicks off as a hybrid…

What next for wine tourism?

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2022

Held in the city of Alba, Piedmont, Italy, the 6th conference on ‘Wine tourism: innovation, partnerships and technology’ brought together more than 300 leading public and private sector…

airasia partners with 12Go to enable intercity train, bus, ferry, and private transfer bookings in its Super App

Kristin Mariano Oct 13, 2022

With the launch of ‘Transport’ in the airasia Super App, the company offers its 10.6m monthly users a seamless booking experience for the entire trip, covering flights, hotels and now also…

The Travel Foundation partners with 4VI

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2022

The Travel Foundation and 4VI (formerly Tourism Vancouver Island) have agreed to a deep, multi-year partnership founded on a shared mission: to demonstrate new approaches in the global…

International Tourism Growth At 60% Pre-Pandemic Levels

Joe Cusmano Sep 30, 2022

According to the most recent statistics from the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international arrivals climbed by 172% during the first seven months of 2022 compared to the same…

Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing tourism destination in the G20

Kanchan Nath Sep 29, 2022

Saudi Arabia's exponential sector growth has seen an extraordinary +121% increase from pre-pandemic international tourism levels as recognized by the newly published UNWTO Tourism Barometer.…

WTTC hosts dialogue between private sector and the G20 Ministers

Kanchan Nath Sep 28, 2022

The Travel & Tourism private sector was invited to the G20 Tourism Ministers’ meeting, when the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) addressed the Group of Twenty in Bali,…

‘Rethinking Tourism’ for people and planet

Kanchan Nath Sep 28, 2022

Held around the theme of ‘Rethinking Tourism’, the Global Day of Observation emphasized the sector’s unique potential to drive recovery and deliver positive change for people everywhere.

International tourism back to 60% of pre-pandemic levels in January-July 2022

Kanchan Nath Sep 28, 2022

According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourist arrivals almost tripled in January to July 2022 (+172%) compared to the same period of 2021. This means the…

World Travel Market

Q&A with…. Juliette Losardo, Exhibition Director of World Travel Market London

Chris Head Sep 15, 2022

Q&A with…. Juliette Losardo, Exhibition Director of World Travel Market London

Dominican Republic sees Strong Tourism Rebound

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2022

As international travel returns in many parts of the world, several UNWTO members are starting to report strong numbers both for arrivals and tourist spending.

How innovative hotels are using NFTs to attract international travelers

Daniel Villota Aug 16, 2022

Tourism is on the rise. As more and more people get back to traveling, some regions are already seeing travel spending reaching pre-pandemic levels. The US is even poised to grow beyond that…

First Five Months Of 2022 Had 250 Million International Arrivals

Joe Cusmano Aug 11, 2022

Nearly 250 million international travellers have arrived in the first five months of this year as a result of an increase in international tourism. UNWTO World Tourism Barometer data was…

Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Skål Asia

Andrew Wood Aug 1, 2022

Saudi Arabia plays an increasingly more prominent role in global tourism, such as the recent hosting of the 116th United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Executive Council Meeting…

Facilitating safe mobility for stronger tourism recovery

Megha Paul Jul 13, 2022

Recovery of cross-border travel requires easing and lifting COVID-related travel restrictions as far as possible, while ensuring public health considerations is the need of the hour

Indian travel market will reach $125 billion by FY27

Megha Paul Jul 11, 2022

India’s tourism industry in 2020 accounted for 31.8 million jobs, which is likely to grow to 53 million jobs by 2029 and international tourist arrivals are expected to touch 30.5 billion by…

New LGBTQ+ hotel certification program launches

Kristin Mariano Jun 8, 2022

International travel and hospitality provider Sonders & Beach has partnered with RINA to officially launch the world’s first LGBTQ+ certification program.

The Future of Tourism according to the World Tourism Barometer

Juergen T Steinmetz Jun 6, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN Tourism leaders are easy to announce and celebrate behind the resilience of the international travel and tourism industry. This resilience is now also echoed by the World…

Airbnb to wind down China rentals amid ongoing lockdowns

Megha Paul May 27, 2022

All listings for homes in China will be removed from Airbnb’s website by summer

OTAs & Tour Operators

Tripseed announces representation services to help international operators tap USD14.9 billion Thai outbound travel market

Kristin Mariano May 25, 2022

Tripseed has announced a range of new services to provide local and online representation for operators wishing to tap into the $14.9 billion USD Thai outbound travel market.

Safeguarding tourism in Africa and the Caribbean

Megha Paul May 4, 2022

The centre will share academic and practical projects development and implementation, as well as data sharing and analytics, focussing on safeguarding tourism in Africa and the Caribbean

Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in tourism gets over 500 signatories

Megha Paul Apr 26, 2022

The number of signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism has passed the 500-mark, just four months after the landmark initiative was launched at the UN Climate…

Tourism sector to create 126 million new jobs within next decade, says WTTC

Megha Paul Apr 22, 2022

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals the tourism sector is expected to create nearly 126 million new jobs within the next decade

Intrepid Travel releases fifth annual integrated report

Kristin Mariano Mar 31, 2022

The world’s largest travel B Corp has released its 2021 Integrated Annual Report, which shows how the company has rebuilt, refocused and reinvested for the rebound of travel.

Intrepid Travel brings back women’s expeditions with new trips and experiences

Megha Paul Mar 3, 2022

Intrepid Travel is relaunching its range of Women’s Expeditions with new and redesigned tours in time for International Women’s Day

Rural travel along Japan’s Three-star Road

Kristin Mariano Mar 1, 2022

Rural travel is gaining traction as people seek activities and experiences based on nature, agriculture, and rural lifestyle.

Experience authentic Japan through the diverse cuisine of its regions

Kristin Mariano Feb 2, 2022

A survey by the Japan Tourism Agency in 2019 revealed that eating Japanese food and tasting Japanese saké was among the activities prospective visitors to Japan looked forward to the most.

A Fifth Of The World Destinations Remain Off Limit To Tourists

Joe Cusmano Jan 11, 2022

One in every five destinations’ borders remains entirely closed as the new Covid-19 Omicron variant outbreak wreaks havoc on the resumption of international tourism.

A Fifth Of The World Destinations Remain Off Limit To Tourists

Joe Cusmano Dec 3, 2021

One in every five destinations’ borders remains entirely closed as new Covid-19 outbreak wreak havoc on the resumption of international tourism.

Global tourism sees uptick but recovery fragile

Megha Paul Nov 30, 2021

While international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) increased by 58% in July-September compared to the same period of 2020, they remained 64% below 2019 levels, said the UN World Trade…

Fifth of destinations still completely shut to tourism

Megha Paul Nov 29, 2021

One out of five destinations continue to have their borders completely closed as new surges of Covid-19 impact the restart of international tourism

Countdown begins! Gain insights on tourism initiatives at Sharjah as it takes centrestage with SITTF 2021

Megha Paul Nov 16, 2021

The leading event for the tourism industry, SITTF 2021, will be held on 24 November, 2021 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah and virtually too

Future of Tourism World Summit debuts in Barcelona

Megha Paul Nov 3, 2021

UNWTO joined the Advanced Leadership Foundation and the Incyde Foundation of the Chambers of Commerce of Spain for the opening day of the Future of Tourism World Summit

WTM updates: All roads lead to London as 30 tourism ministers and exhibitors of 100 countries meet

Megha Paul Nov 2, 2021

Thousands of travel industry professionals from more than 140 countries have gathered at WTM London today for the largest industry gathering since the pandemic began

Andalucía launches new plan to reform region’s tourism

Megha Paul Nov 2, 2021

Ministry of Tourism for Andalucía has introduced the new General Plan for the Sustainable Tourism of Andalucía META 2027 (META 2027 Plan), designed to reform the region’s tourism strategy…

Portugal to host maiden edition of sustainable travel conference this September

Megha Paul Sep 7, 2021

Organisers of the ‘A World for Travel – Évora Forum’, the new annual sustainable travel industry event, have confirmed dates for 16-17 September of this year

Technology for pandemic protection and preparedness can save leisure and tourism

Kristin Mariano Aug 24, 2021

“Looking ahead, it is essential to understand how we can invest in technology that supports pandemic protection and preparedness, not just for healthcare provision.”

Reopening updates

International travel largely on hold despite an uptick in May

Joe Cusmano Jul 27, 2021

Despite a small uptick in May, the emergence of COVID-19 variants and the continued imposition of restrictions are weighing on the recovery of international travel.

Hotelmize inks pact with Qtech to revolutionise hospitality sector with new-age software solutions

Megha Paul Jul 16, 2021

Hotelmize will now integrate its big data booking solutions directly with OTRAMS Travel ERP - Qtech Software’s flagship travel software platform

Gender Equality within the Tourism Industry

Chris Head Jul 7, 2021

When it comes to the study of society, researching gender is one of the broadest and most pressing tasks students face. Gender and the expectations that accompany it play a huge role in…

Vaccination Updates

Vaccines and digital solutions to ease travel restrictions

Kristin Mariano Jul 5, 2021

The global vaccination rollout and increased adoption of digital solutions for safe travel should lead to a rise in international mobility over the weeks and months ahead.

Global economy could lose over USD 4 trillion due to COVID-19 impact on tourism

Megha Paul Jun 30, 2021

The crash in international tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic could cause a loss of more than USD 4 trillion to the global GDP for the years 2020 and 2021

How the travel industry is working to restore demand

Joe Cusmano Jun 29, 2021

The travel and tourism industry must "provide the answers" in the recovery from COVID-19, but its fragmented approach still threatens to undermine progress.

European tourism leaders meet in Athens to restart travel

Megha Paul Jun 4, 2021

European members of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have met in Athens to advance the safe and sustainable restart of tourism across the region

Google joins European Travel Commission to foster skills and strengthen European tourism recovery

Kristin Mariano May 12, 2021

Google has joined the European Travel Commission (ETC) as an Associate Member to help drive the European tourism sector’s recovery in 2021 and strengthen the sector as an engine for economic…

Tourism for a brighter future! Key industry figures to address in-person ATM event

Megha Paul Apr 23, 2021

Prominent tourism figures will be participating in-person at the opening session of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Global Stage 2021 – ‘Tourism for a brighter future’

Tourist arrivals fall 87% in January 2021

Megha Paul Apr 1, 2021

The devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on global tourism has carried on into 2021, with new data showing an 87% fall in international tourist arrivals in January as compared to 2020

Reopening updates

How Dubai is keeping tourists safe during the COVID-19 pandemic

Megha Paul Feb 24, 2021

Dubai has received global recognition from UNWTO for protecting travellers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Reopening updates

Kerala must ramp up commitment to responsible tourism

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2021

Kerala should ramp up its commitment to responsible tourism (RT) and move towards declaring the whole state as an RT destination in the light of changing consumer preferences towards zero…

Laos’ Rocky Road to Recovery

Bernie Rosenbloom Jan 11, 2021

Like many, I wake up and read the travel trade papers. When and how destinations will reopen dominate the headlines. And there is no lack of experts willing to share their wisdom.

Bali suffers without Australian and Chinese tourists

Kristin Mariano Jan 6, 2021

For almost a year now, local businesses in the island of Bali are struggling to survive due to the sharp drop of international arrivals. Australian and Chinese tourists are top foreign…

Bleak Affair: Tourism back to 1990 levels as arrivals fall by more than 70%

Megha Paul Dec 18, 2020

International arrivals fell by 72% over the first ten months of 2020, with restrictions on travel, low consumer confidence and a global struggle to contain the COVID-19 virus, all…

Bali reopening may happen soon as island gets nod from UN

Kristin Mariano Dec 15, 2020

If you will ask United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), it thinks that the world-renowned island Bali is ready to welcome international tourists before Christmas.

70% of destinations have lifted travel restrictions but global gap emerging

Megha Paul Dec 3, 2020

According to the eighth edition of the UNWTO Travel Restrictions Report, 70% of all global destinations have eased restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Sighting the opportunity for travel in the COVID crisis

Joe Cusmano Nov 24, 2020

Following a lack of a unified approach to health protocols and rapid testing, Rifai acknowledges that the private sector is under tremendous pressure and calls for governments to think out…

Iceland, Argentina, Kazakhstan and Colombia adopt WTTC safety stamp

Megha Paul Nov 6, 2020

Iceland, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Colombia and Turks and Caicos are the latest major destinations to adopt the WTTC global safety and hygiene stamp, which was launched earlier this year

The perfect destination for the eco-conscious traveller in 2021

Kristin Mariano Oct 29, 2020

The city has become the first in the world to verify its carbon emissions from tourist activity, the first step in a commitment to become a carbon-neutral destination by 2025.

Agents of change: How can APAC’s travel industry come together to solve the contactless conundrum?

Alastair Newport Oct 28, 2020

The technology already exists to render most parts of the travel experience contactless – from voice-activated screens, biometric scanners and automated gates at airports, to robot check-in…

‘Bali, A New Kind Of Adventure’ video series unveiled

Megha Paul Oct 27, 2020

Bali Hotels Association (BHA) has unveiled ‘Bali, A New Kind Of Adventure’, a series of six, one-minute videos

Canary Islands joins UN observatory network for tourism recovery

Megha Paul Oct 22, 2020

Canary Islands has been confirmed as the latest member of the growing International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO), overseeing the responsible development of tourism…

Travel in the new normal: ITB Asia 2020 kicks off virtual event

Kristin Mariano Oct 22, 2020

ITB Asia has opened its virtual doors for the first-ever virtual event. As one of the industry’s firsts, the three-day event is being hosted online.

European Commission convenes meeting over sustainable recovery of tourism

Megha Paul Oct 14, 2020

The European Commission convened a meeting aimed at exploring new ways to get out of the coronavirus crisis and gaining a sustainable recovery of the tourism sector

Peru, Bahamas, Puerto Rico and more get world’s first global safety and hygiene stamp

Megha Paul Oct 14, 2020

Peru, Bahamas and Puerto Rico are the latest destinations to use the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp, launched earlier this year by the World Travel & Tourism Council…

How G20 tourism leaders have committed to intensify efforts towards sustainable recovery

Megha Paul Oct 8, 2020

Tourism ministers of the G20 nations have committed to stepping up their efforts to place sustainability and inclusion at the heart of tourism recovery and future growth

Reopening Travel in Europe? Tom Jenkins, CEO of ETOA will let you know today

Juergen T. Sep 22, 2020

Tom Jenkins is the CEO of the European Tour Operator Association (ETOA) and one of the most outspoken personalities on the globe when it comes to travel, tourism, and the economy in Europe…

New milestone: WTTC celebrates as Philippines becomes 100th destination to get ‘Safe Travels’ stamp

Megha Paul Sep 21, 2020

WTTC has announced that in just three short months, 100 destinations are now using its ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, with the Philippines becoming the official 100th destination

Maldives gets Safe Travels Stamp by WTTC

Megha Paul Sep 18, 2020

World Travel and Tourism Council has recognised the efforts of Maldives in implementing enhanced health and safety measures

World Tourism Day 2020: Global community unites to celebrate travel and rural development

Megha Paul Sep 9, 2020

The 2020 edition of World Tourism Day will celebrate the unique role that tourism plays in providing opportunities outside of big cities and preserving cultural and natural heritage all…

WTTC unveils Safe Travels protocols for adventure travel to rebuild confidence

Megha Paul Sep 4, 2020

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled the latest set of measures designed to rebuild global consumer confidence, reduce risk and encourage the return of safe travel.

Phocuswright Europe beams live straight to you in 2020

Alastair Newport Sep 2, 2020

One of the biggest events in the Travel Industry is coming directly to you- this year, in its European version. Phocuswright Europe 2020, which will be streaming live, will focus on finding…

Imperative to rebuild tourism in safe, equitable and climate-friendly manner: UN secretary-general

Megha Paul Aug 26, 2020

As part of the wider UN response to COVID-19, the UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres released a thematic brief on the impact the pandemic has had on tourism

Why millennial travellers will kickstart travel’s recovery and how to attract them

Alastair Newport Aug 20, 2020

When the coronavirus hit, travel became taboo. We cancelled or deferred our trips and stayed put to stop the virus’s spread. Yet, even as we yearned for the return of our freedom to wander,…

No time for timid leadership! The safe restart of tourism is possible

Megha Paul Aug 19, 2020

The re-opening of borders to tourism is a welcome relief to millions who depend on the travel sector. But this alone is not enough, says UNWTO

Tourism Restarts: 40% of destinations have now eased travel restrictions

Megha Paul Jul 31, 2020

The responsible restart of tourism is underway around the world as growing numbers of destinations ease COVID-19 related travel restrictions and adapt to the new reality. According to…

Costa Rica re-opens borders to UK travellers from 1 Aug

Megha Paul Jul 30, 2020

Costa Rica is re-opening its borders to UK travellers from August 2020, following their nearly four-month closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Indonesia, Dubai and Rwanda become latest recipients of WTTC Safe Travels stamp

Megha Paul Jul 27, 2020

Dubai and Rwanda are among the latest destinations begin using to the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp, launched recently by WTTC

How tourism sector aims to curb plastic pollution

Megha Paul Jul 23, 2020

A new set of recommendations published outline how the global tourism sector can continue in its fight against plastic pollution while effectively facing the public health and hygiene…

20 Unpredictable Travel Outcomes So Far in 2020

Gary Bowerman Jun 29, 2020

t’s no secret that the first half of 2020 has been challenging for the travel industry. In combination, the coronavirus pandemic and government responses to suppress the virus saw the demand…

Attractions, car hire and short-term rental now on WTTC’s Safe Travels list

Megha Paul Jun 24, 2020

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its third phase of measures designed to rebuild global consumer confidence, reduce risk and encourage the return of Safe…

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres: Tourism can be a platform for overcoming the pandemic

Megha Paul Jun 10, 2020

As United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) leads the restart of tourism, the secretary-general of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has sent a landmark message to the…

WTTC gives global destinations stamp of approval for safety protocols

Megha Paul Jun 9, 2020

Major destinations around the world have signed up to the world’s first-ever global safety and hygiene stamp, launched recently by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The…

ATM Virtual: 45% of Chinese are willing to travel overseas

Megha Paul Jun 4, 2020

With the spread of coronavirus under control and domestic leisure travel growing, Middle East travel professionals are now looking to China to initiate international tourism. A joint…

WTTC launches world’s first-ever global safety stamp

Megha Paul May 28, 2020

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the world’s first-ever global safety and hygiene stamp. The specially designed stamp will allow travellers to recognise…

World tourism remains at a standstill as 100% of countries impose restrictions on travel

Megha Paul May 12, 2020

COVID-19 has placed the whole world on lockdown, with new research from the UN World Tourism Organisation showing that 100% of global destinations continue to have restrictions on travel…

Asia Prepares For Recovery

Andrew Wood May 5, 2020

BANGKOK: How do we sensibly and effectively restart travel and tourism, the industry that employs 1-in-10 workers globally? A workforce that has been decimated by the Covid-19 pandemic.  

Mobile & Social

PATA and TCI Research to help alleviate travel industry woes

Megha Paul May 5, 2020

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced a new organisational partnership with TCI Research, a leading travel data intelligence agency awarded by the UN World Tourism…

Azerbaijan Tourism Board launches SAHMAN

Megha Paul Apr 30, 2020

The Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB), together with the State Tourism Agency (STA) has launched an innovative programme called Sanitation and Hygiene Methods and Norms (SAHMAN). SAHMAN,…

A Practical Guide to Recovery Post C-19

Andrew Wood Apr 3, 2020

BANGKOK: As our travel and tourism industry struggles with the ongoing C-19 crisis, with hotels and tourism businesses closing and their teams laid off, the industry is being decimated.…

Turkey to allow visa-free travel for six European countries

Megha Paul Feb 23, 2020

Citizens of six more European countries will be able to travel to Turkey without a visa starting next month. The country will lift visa restrictions for tourists from Austria, Belgium,…

Snow and Mountain Tourism: Industry leaders to discuss links between travel, sustainability and innovation

Megha Paul Feb 12, 2020

The 11th edition of the World Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism will take place on 11-13 March 2020 in Andorra, under the theme ‘Tourism, Innovation and Sustainability’. The congress…

2019 saw Dubai reach “unmatched acceleration” to becoming the most popular global city destination

Alastair Newport Jan 23, 2020

Dubai’s tourism industry closed a successful decade at the end of 2019, welcoming an all-time high 16.73 million international overnight visitors, an impressive 5.1% increase in tourism…

Global Tourism Plastic Initiative unveiled

Megha Paul Jan 23, 2020

The Travel Foundation has announced its commitment to tackle plastic pollution as part of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, led by the UN Environment Programme and the World…

FITUR 2020: Sustainability, innovation and accessibility to take centre stage

Megha Paul Jan 17, 2020

The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) will place innovation and sustainability at the top of the agenda as it returns to the International Tourism Fair in Madrid (FITUR). At the 40th…

Tourism start-ups focus on innovation and sustainability

Megha Paul Jan 13, 2020

The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), in association with Globalia, a tourism group in Spain and Latin America, has selected the finalists of the 2nd Global Tourism Startup…

Travel Insurance Market Revenue To Cross Million-Dollar Milestone By 2026

Krutika Bhoot Jan 9, 2020

Travel insurance plans are designed to cover costs arising from losses, and also to reduce risks associated with unexpected events encountered while traveling. Prudour analysis of various…

Travel Tech 4 Good announces winners of start-up initiative in Cairo

Megha Paul Jan 6, 2020

Halla Travel and Blue Odysea are the winners of the Travel Tech 4 Good start-up initiative for the tourism sector in Egypt. It was launched jointly by the TUI Care Foundation and…

2019 MIST Winners Announced

Nattakorn Asunee Na Ayudhaya Oct 21, 2019

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION 14 October 2019 2019 MIST Winners Announced For the Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST) event, travel and tourism innovators from…

World’s most disruptive sports tourism start-ups meet in Macau

Megha Paul Oct 15, 2019

The growing sports tourism sector took centre stage at the Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macau, SAR with the first 'SPORTSTECH' edition of the UN World Tourism Organisation’s Tourism…

Global city leaders adopt ‘Nur-Sultan Declaration’ on smart cities

Megha Paul Oct 14, 2019

City leaders from around the world met in the Kazakh capital of Nur-Sultan for the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Urban Tourism Summit. The summit enjoyed the highest level of…

Rifai joins adventure travel association

Megha Paul Sep 23, 2019

The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has roped in Taleb Rifai, former secretary general of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) as a special advisor. Rifai, a…

Portugal wins first accessible tourist destination award

Megha Paul Sep 16, 2019

Portugal has been awarded the ‘Accessible Tourist Destination 2019’ award from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), becoming the first country to be granted the title. This…

Road to recovery: Cinnamon Hotels to host Future of Tourism Summit in Sri Lanka

Megha Paul Sep 4, 2019

Recognising the need to uplift Sri Lanka’s travel industry in the wake of 4/20 incident, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is set to host the third edition of the ‘Future of Tourism Summit’…

5 most expensive beaches around the world

Kristin Mariano Aug 19, 2019

Ranking 300 of the most popular beaches from 69 countries around the world not only based in price but comparing of beach essentials and refreshments as well – suncream, beer, lunch, and ice…

Chinese tourists spend USD 130 billion overseas in 2018

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2019

Chinese tourists made 149 million overseas trips in 2018, with total spending amounting to USD 130 billion. The data marked a year-on-year increase of 14.7% and 13%, respectively. This…

Chinaboo: A deeper look at Chinese tourism in SEA

Kristin Mariano Jul 15, 2019

Chinese tourists are ubiquitous across the globe. Anywhere you turn, Chinese is present; even in the most remote tourist area in Africa. It could almost be said that there is no tourist spot…

Exports from international tourism hit USD 1.7 trillion

Megha Paul Jun 7, 2019

Exports generated by international tourism reached a whopping USD 1.7 trillion in 2018, 4% increase in real terms over the previous year, a new report from the UN World Tourism…

Gastronomy tourism in Japan on the rise

Megha Paul Jun 4, 2019

All the foodie travellers can now head to Japan as new culinary developments make the country a big hit in the gastronomy tourism map.

European Tourism Ministers meet in Croatia for innovation and partnerships

Megha Paul May 31, 2019

Innovation, partnerships and managing rising tourist numbers have been top of the agenda at the 64th Meeting of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for Europe,…

How to combat overtourism

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jan 31, 2019

With excessive tourism and, even more so, unsustainable tourism on the rise, the need for forming a World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) was inevitable.

Ten out of ten: UK’s top destinations of the last decade

Kristin Mariano Jan 14, 2019

On The Go Tours has analysed data from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 2018 Tourism Highlights Report and crunched the numbers from the last decade to decipher the…

Travel tech this week: Google and Airbnb’s new acquisitions and more

Kristin Mariano Dec 20, 2018

This week, we saw travel tech giants acquire smaller companies to fuel their growth and industry leaders drive innovation.

AccorHotels continues Vietnam expansion with two beachfront resorts

Tian Tolentino Dec 4, 2018

AccorHotels has continued to expand its portfolio in Vietnam with the signing of two new sea-facing properties slated to open in Q4 of 2021.

ForwardKeys four essential tips to maximise Chinese arrivals

Alastair Newport Nov 14, 2018

Industry analysts ForwardKeys have revealed their insights into the habits of the Chinese global outbound traveller, unveiling what it believes to be the “four important factors that…

How Indian travellers can rescue Middle East’s tourism goals

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Nov 12, 2018

For decades, the lure of tax-free gold and cheap flights made the Emirates and particularly Dubai a hot favourite with Indians. While the stringent norms in Middle East, safety concerns and…

APAC tourism records fastest growth in international tourist arrivals

Tian Tolentino Oct 24, 2018

UNWTO and GTERC have presented its Asia Tourism Trends Report at the Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macao, China.

Gram-busters: Tourism trends for 2019

Alastair Newport Oct 16, 2018

With travel trends constantly in flux recent habits have seen tourists swapping their sun loungers and beach beds for city breaks as well as the now ubiquitous adrenaline fuelled experience.…

NordVPN’s tips for online security while travelling

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Sep 29, 2018

While Wi-Fi has become an indispensable part of our lives these days, it is necessary to ensure your online security standards are met while travelling. NordVPN sheds light on cyber security…

Hyatt invests heavily in Africa starting in Ethiopia in Q4

Kristin Mariano Sep 27, 2018

Hyatt announced that it will open a total of nine Hyatt-branded hotels in Africa by the end of 2020 starting with its first property in Ethiopia in Q4 2018.

Celebrating tourism in the digital age for World Tourism Day

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Sep 26, 2018

Technology influences how we connect and inform ourselves. It has encouraged innovation and made the world a smaller, well-connected place.This has trickled and made its way across sectors,…

What’s up Dubai: New openings and attractions

Tian Tolentino Aug 29, 2018

From Michelin-starred chefs’ restaurant openings and a new Emirates flight route from Edinburgh to world-renowned sports star such as Michael Johnson opening his first fitness centre in the…

China to host first World Food Tourism Conference

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Aug 2, 2018

The first World Food Tourism Conference will be held in China's Panda paradise Chengdu on 5-6 September 2018 simultaneously with the Travel Trade Market 2018 (TTM). Co-organised by Europe…

United Arab Emirates

Ras Al Khaimah tourism, fuelled by MICE and adventure, up 14%

Alastair Newport Jul 24, 2018

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announced its latest tourism figures yesterday. And the data shows that trips to the Emirate by foreign travellers were up by 14% at the…

Indians can rent cars in 170 countries with Avis India’s international self-drive service

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jul 19, 2018

Avis India becomes the first car rental company in India with the capability to enable customers to book self-drive cars in 170 countries with over 5,500+ rental locations.

Could Japan be the next country to close due to overtourism?

Kristin Mariano Jul 5, 2018

Following the huge drop in inbound tourists after the Fukushima nuclear disaster in March 2011, the Japanese government boosted its tourism efforts and reintroduced Japan to the world.…

Western companies go east: Overcoming the Great Firewall of China

Kristin Mariano Jun 29, 2018

China’s population of 1.4 billion has attracted companies from all over the world. Even a slice of this statistics would do wonders for a company. However, travel tech companies must first…

The “unprecedented” Mediterranean Luxe up and running in Asia

Alastair Newport Jun 25, 2018

Flush with the spirit of fraternity, the nations of France, Monaco and Spain have joined forces to come together in what has been described by the group, as an “unprecedented collaboration”,…

82% of HK travellers planning to take dedicated food tourism trip this year, says Booking.com

Kristin Mariano Jun 18, 2018

Asian countries trump some of the well-known culinary destinations like France and Italy, according to westerners and fellow Asians.

OTAs & Tour Operators

‘Preserving something special by sharing it’ – Explora.ph founder on the challenges of bespoke travel

Tian Tolentino Jun 8, 2018

Last month, we featured Explora.ph, a travel platform that partners with locals to offer bespoke travel experiences in the Philippines. Here’s the inspiration behind the company, and some of…

Hilton commits to saving the world – one hotel at a time

Tian Tolentino May 24, 2018

Focusing on sustainability, Hilton Hotels announced its commitment to cut its environmental footprint in half and double its social impact investment by 2030.

World Tourism Organisation : Global number of travel industry employees revealed

Alastair Newport Jan 5, 2018 20

The World Trade Organisation’s new secretary-general, Zurab Pololikashvili, has released his New Year message this week, his first since taking office in September 2017.

Reasons to be cheerful at this year’s Aito conference

Jill Sayles Nov 20, 2017 15

This year’s AITO overseas conference will take place in Evora, Portugal (23 to 26 November 2017) with the theme Reasons to be Cheerful. Sponsored by Tourismo de Portugal and TAP Air…

Fah Lanna Spa’s well deserved Award of Excellence

Alastair Newport Nov 1, 2017 15

Fah Lanna Spa is celebrating a special addition to their growing list of accolades after having been presented with an Award of Excellence for Thai Wisdom Spa at the 11th Thailand Tourism…

Marriott Thailand Business Council and IUCN host World Tourism Day

Alastair Newport Oct 2, 2017 9

The 37th World Tourism Day was marked in Phuket at the end of last week, for the first time ever, with a range of activities promoting a “Sustainable Tourism” theme. The event was organised…

Incoming travel booming in the first half of year in Germany

Jill Sayles Aug 14, 2017

Incoming tourism in Germany grew strongly in the first half of 2017. To the end of June, the Federal Statistical Office registered 36.7 million international overnight stays (in…

CATA reveals the latest updates

Jill Sayles Aug 8, 2017

The Central America Tourism Agency (CATA) reveals the latest updates from its members. Belize’s latest visitor statistics indicate that April has seen the highest level of growth so far…

LATA releases updates from members

Jill Sayles Aug 7, 2017

LATA updates on its members' activity with tour operator news and the latest from hotels and airlines. Tour operator news Explora Sacred Valley celebrates its one year anniversary…

泰国旅游业规划美食来助力

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2017

日前泰国旅游局表示，将着重发展美食旅游业，来作为最新旅游业发展业务的一部分。 TAT日前表示，2018年的市场推广计划将着重于发展泰国旅游业的可持续发展业务。这一计划将覆盖整个2018年财年，将于2017年10月开始，包含国内、国际旅游业。…

Gastronomy on the menu as Thailand sets out tourism plan

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2017

Thailand will focus on niche sectors, including gastronomy, as part of its latest tourism development plan. Unveiled by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the 2018 marketing…

International tourism surges strongly in 2017

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2017

International tourism continued to strengthen in the first quarter of 2017, as travellers shrugged off security and economic concerns to cross borders in increasing numbers. According…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Tourism leaders discuss cutting carbon emissions

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2017

The UNWTO has held an event in Kazakhstan to discuss ways the tourism industry can help combat climate change by reducing carbon emissions. Industry leaders and policy-makers convened…

India’s UN tourism ranking boosted by non-resident arrivals

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2017

India's international tourism ranking has risen sharply, following a change in the way the country records its visitor arrivals. When it compiles its data for international visitor…

38 killed as “deranged man” attacks Resorts World Manila

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2017

The death toll from Friday's attack on Resorts World Manila has risen to 38, including the attacker who is reported to have set himself on fire in a hotel room. CNN Philippines reports…

Indian tourism soars in April

Mark Elliott May 19, 2017

India welcomed 740,000 international visitors in April 2017 India's tourism industry continues to flourish, with the country registering a sharp increase in terms of international…

Adventure sports can boost national pride and domestic tourism

Maria Airey May 17, 2017

Adventure tourism has huge potential in stoking national pride and sustaining domestic tourism, according to Haitham Mattar, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA).…

Alain St Ange vows sustainable future for tourism

Mark Elliott Apr 19, 2017

The global tourism industry will soon have a new leader, with seven candidates bidding to become the next Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organization. Talking to Travel Daily…

Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Alain St Ange

Mark Elliott Apr 19, 2017

The former Seychelles tourism minister, Alain St Ange is now standing to be the next Secretary-General of the UNWTO. Travel Daily talks to Mr St Ange about his plans, should he be…

Uniworld donates to Just a Drop in support of sustainable tourism

Maria Airey Apr 18, 2017

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, as a member of The Travel Corporation family of brands and an affiliate member of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, is supporting the…

Indonesia reconsiders visa-free policy

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2017

The Indonesian government is considering reversing its visa-free policy for some countries. The widespread visa waiver policy was introduced to boost tourism arrivals, but the…

Chinese overseas tourism spending surges

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2017

Spending by Chinese tourists in international destinations continued to rise sharply in 2016, as the world's most valuable outbound tourism market further strengthened its position.…

RAK promotes experiential travel and sustainability at ATM

Gemma Greenwood Mar 24, 2017

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), which develops the emirate’s tourism infrastructure and initiates its domestic and overseas promotions, will utilise this year’s…

都英心竞选世界旅游组织总秘书

Mark Elliott Mar 19, 2017

来自韩国的都英心女士（Young shim Dho）将加入另外6名竞选者之列，竞选下一届联合国世界旅游组织（UNWTO）总秘书一职。都女士目前任职联合国世界旅游组织可持续发展旅游消除贫困基金负责人一职，以前曾经担任过韩国旅游年的组委会主席。…

UN commits to tourist protection

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2017

The United Nations is finalising an agreement that commits member states to the protection of tourists. Under the global tourism body, the UNWTO, a working group was set up in 2011…

Dubai visitor numbers soar to 14.9 million

Gemma Greenwood Feb 8, 2017

Dubai attracted 14.9 million overnight visitors in 2016, up 5% on 2015, according to Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM). The tourism department noted a…

Tourism bodies denounce US travel restrictions

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2017

Several major tourism bodies, including the UNWTO, have expressed their concern over the travel restrictions recently implemented by the US government. The Trump Administration has…

亚洲旅游业推动全球旅游发展

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017

2016年，全球总共迎来了12.35亿人次国际过夜旅客，这一积极结果由来自亚洲市场的旅客增长拉动。根据世界旅游组织（UNWTO）最新发布的全年数据显示，2016年全球旅客到达人次增长了3.9%，与2015年相比增长了4600万人次。…

ABTA supports UN Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

Aaron Greenwood Jan 18, 2017

ABTA is supporting the UN Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, which launched in Madrid this week. ABTA is a member of the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organisation)…

Asian growth pushes global tourism beyond 1.2bn arrivals

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2017

The world's destinations welcomed a combined total of 1.235 billion international overnight visitors in 2016, driven by the strength of the Asian market. According to the full-year…

Airlines and Aviation

Call for higher policy coordination between tourism and aviation sectors

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2013

Improving air connectivity through a closer coordination of tourism and aviation policies to ensure the sustained growth of the tourism sector and of air transport was the commitment…