UNWTO has opened applications for the third edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative.
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
UNWTO launches travel restrictions report
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The number of destinations closed to international tourism has continued to fall.
UNWTO visits Brazil to support sustainable recovery
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
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
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
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
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
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
UNWTO and IATA sign agreement to restore confidence in international aviation
Ahead of the G20 summit, UNWTO has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Towards inclusive travel: Indonesia first signatory of UNWTO Tourism Ethics Convention
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
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 launches comprehensive Tourism Recovery Tracker
UNWTO) has launched a new Tourism Recovery Tracker to support global tourism
UNWTO and Google host first tourism acceleration programme in Sub-Saharan Africa
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…
Will the UN stop UNWTO Secretary-General Pololikashvili?
US President Trump may have had Russia’s President Vladimir Putin helping in the US election. The UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili is working with his prime minister and…
UNWTO backs strong, united plan for global tourism
UNWTO) has met in-person and virtually for its 112th session. This was the first major in-person event involving tourism and the United Nations held since the COVID-19 was declared a…
UNWTO new data shows 93% reduction in tourism arrivals
According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) showing the severe impact of a reduction of 93% in international tourism arrivals around the world comparing 2020…
Saudi Arabia to become a UNWTO Center for 13 Countries
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has approved the setting up of a regional office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to support the growth of Middle East’s tourism sector as it recovers from the…
International tourist numbers down 65% in first half of 2020: UNWTO
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
UNWTO: International tourist numbers down 65% in 2020
International tourist arrivals plunged 93% in June when compared to 2019, with the latest data from the World Tourism Organization showing the severe impact COVID-19 has had on the sector.
More than 50% of global destinations are easing travel restrictions but caution remains: UNWTO
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
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…
UNWTO: Safe restart of tourism is possible
The cost of the restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is there for all to see. Between January and May, the sudden and rapid fall in tourist arrivals cost an…
Safe, Responsible and Accessible! UNWTO, ONCE Foundation and ENAT partner for tourism for all
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Korean woman stands for UNWTO top job
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
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…
Luxor hosts 104th session of UNWTO Executive Council
The Ministry of Tourism and Egyptian Tourist Authority (ETA) have announced their sponsorship of the 104th session of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Executive Council in Luxor, which…
International traveller total up 4% to 561 million in H1: UNWTO
The world welcomed 561 million international travellers in the first half of 2016, up 4% from the same period last year.
According to the latest data from the UN’s World Tourism…
UNWTO to host first wine tourism conference
Wine and tourism experts from around the world will gather in Georgia next month for the inaugural UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism.
The event, which is being organised in…
UNWTO commends Indonesia on tourist visa policy
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has welcomed the Indonesian government's decision to offer visa-free travel to the citizens of 169 countries.
The policy is valid for a maximum…
Airbnb成为UNWTO成员 加入旅游业大家庭
Airbnb正式成为了联合国世界旅游组织（UNWTO）的成员，正式进入了主流旅游业。
Airbnb的会员身份对其和UNWTO来说都是重要的一步，这反映了旅游业的性质正在发生改变。曾经被视作一种爆破力量的Airbnb，现在正式成为旅游住宿业的一名实实在在的游戏参与者。…
Airbnb joins tourism community with UNWTO membership
Airbnb has embraced the mainstream tourism industry, by becoming a member of the UN World Tourism Organization.
The membership represents a significant step for both the accommodation…
Egypt welcomes UNWTO’s call on lift of ban
The Egyptian minister of tourism, HE Yehia Rashed recently welcomed UNWTO’s call for lifting of any unnecessary bans on travel for tourists.
The UNWTO comments were made at the start…
UNWTO呼吁不要因为寨卡病毒限制旅行
联合国世界旅游组织（UNWTO）近日向各国政府呼吁，不要因为寨卡病毒的爆发和肆虐而对旅行政策进行限制。
另外一个联合国组织，世界卫生组织（WHO）则表示寨卡病毒引发的疫情已到“极高”警戒级别，宣布将寨卡病毒列为“全球紧急公共卫生事件”，是继2014年8月埃博拉病毒以来首次发布。同时，世界多国也纷纷发出预警。…
UNWTO urges countries not to restrict travel due to Zika virus
The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has called on governments not to imposed travel restrictions following the outbreak of the Zika virus.
Another UN body, the World Health…
UNWTO：2015全球出境游客达11.8亿 创下新高
根据联合国世界旅游组织（UNWTO）发布的最新数据显示，2015年出境游旅游者达到11.8亿人次，比2014年的11.3亿人次增长了4.4%。
这也是2009年经济危机以来，该数据连续第六年每年增幅在4%以上。…
UNWTO：全球签证政策在慢慢消融
世界旅游组织（UNWTO）最新的《签证开放调查报告》（Visa Openness Report）显示，世界各国都在不断减少、解除签证限制，让旅游变的更加容易。
UNWTO发现，全球39%的人口现在可以不去申请一个国家的签证，直接前往旅行。这一比例在2008年只有23%，当年是历史最低的一年。…
Social media transforming travel industry: UNWTO
“The rules of the game have changed and the consumer is in command.”
That was the conclusion from Dr Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organisation, after…
RAK TDA hosts UNWTO World Tourism Day conference
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAK TDA) in collaboration with the National Council of Tourism and Antiquities (NCTA) recently hosted an official conference.
The theme…
UNWTO：上半年全球境外游旅客人次达5.38亿
今年上半年，全球境外游旅客人数同比增长4%，达到5.38亿人次。
根据世界旅游组织（UNWTO）发布的最新消息显示，今年上半年全球的境外游旅客人数比去年同期增加0.21亿。0.21亿，相当于荷兰加上挪威两个国家的总人口数。…
UNWTO backs Thailand’s tourism recovery
The UNWTO has pledged its support to Thailand's tourism industry, following the recent bombing in Bangkok.
At an event held at Bangkok’s Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel this week, Carlos…
UNWTO praises Chinese tourism reforms
The UN World Tourism Organization says it welcomes the recent tourism reforms outlined by the Chinese government.
The country has committed to developing tourism in rural areas,…
Amadeus, UNWTO team up for seamless travel
Travel technology company Amadeus has joined forces with the UNWTO to advance the development of global travel planning.
The two parties have signed a memorandum of understanding…
UNWTO通过《丝绸之路旅游部长会议西安倡议》
被誉为全球旅游业最高会议的“丝绸之路旅游部长会议暨第七届联合国世界旅游组织丝绸之路旅游国际大会”19日在西安开幕。
国家旅游局局长李金早表示，加强丝绸之路旅游合作符合各国共同利益，会议为各国发展创造了重要机遇，共同讨论并最终通过的《丝绸之路旅游部长会议西安倡议（草案）》，将成为指导丝绸之路沿线国家旅游合作的重要纲领。…
UNWTO Ministerial Forum returns to ATM 2015
The high-profile UNWTO Ministerial Forum will once again take place at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2015. The event will also once again play host to ministers of tourism from…
UNWTO inks MoU with Aviareps
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Aviareps recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The agreement will see both organisations join forces to…
Power of technology drives greater responsibility – UNWTO
The advance of new technology is driving a need for greater responsibility and accountability among travel and tourism companies, the UNWTO has warned.
In his opening address at the…
UNWTO aims to clarify hotel star ratings
The UNWTO has released a new report designed to formally establish the criteria for four- and five-star hotels.
At present, different countries have their own classification criteria…
AVIAREPS joins UNWTO
In a bid to enhance its presence on the global platform, AVIAREPS has recently announced that it has become an official affiliate member of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). The…
ILO, UNWTO to pronote better tourism employment statistics
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Tourism Organization of the United Nations (UNWTO) have co-launched a new report which provides statistical instruments and best…
UNWTO hosts spiritual tourism conference
The UNWTO has hosted its first International Congress on Tourism & Pilgrimages, in an effort to boost the spiritual tourism sector.
The event is taking place at the Spanish city…
Thailand enters Top 10 listing by UNWTO
Thailand’s effort in tourism promotion has paid off with the country currently being listed in the world’s top 10 tourism destinations. This is both in terms of both visitor numbers and…
Asia Pacific leads global tourism growth – UNWTO
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
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…
UNWTO teams up with World Vision to fight child exploitation
The UNWTO has formed a new partnership with World Vision aimed at combating child exploitation in the tourism industry in Asia.
A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with World…
UNWTO helps fight climate change in Indonesia
The UNWTO has hailed the success of a project in Indonesia designed to support tourism and fight climate change.
The 'Sustainable Tourism through Energy Efficiency with Adaptation…
UNWTO, Routes seal partnership
The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has formed a new global partnership with UBM's aviation event, Routes.
Starting at this year's Routes Africa event, which takes place in…
Routes, UNWTO ink partnership
Routes and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently inked an agreement to work together to advance understanding of all matters that concern air connectivity and travel facilitation.…
UNWTO calls for removal of travel barriers
The UNWTO has urged countries to remove restrictions on travel, to enable the tourism industry to reach its full potential.
Addressing the Royal Aeronautical Society at the…
Asia drives global tourism growth – UNWTO
The Asia Pacific region is outpacing the world in terms of international tourist arrivals in 2013.
According to the latest UNWTO figures, revealed at ITB Asia yesterday, the world…
UNWTO approves accessible recommendations
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s recommendations for accessible tourism have been approved by the general council.
The issues, which were published in its ‘Accessible…
Taleb Rifai re-elected UNWTO secretary-general
The head of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, Jordanian national Taleb Rifai, has been re-elected for a second term as secretary-general of the body.
The announcement was…
UNWTO General Assembly gets underway
The 20th General Assembly of the UNWTO got underway at Victoria Fall, Zambia/Zimbabwe. The event addressed the global tourism community aiming to advance tourism´s sustainable growth. Key…
Seychelles Tourism at the helm in UNWTO
The 20th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has seen Seychelles Tourism come into the spotlight.
The current event being held in Zambia and…
Tourism growth “exceeds expectations” – UNWTO
International tourist arrivals increased 5% during the first half of 2013, reaching almost 500 million, according the latest data from the UNWTO.
This level of growth exceeded the…
QTA attends 20th UNWTO General Assembly
A delegation of senior officials from Qatar Tourism Authority will represent Qatar at the 38th meeting of the UN World Tourism Authority Commission for the Middle East, and the 20th session…
Seychelles to attend UNWTO General Assembly meeting
A Seychelles delegation recently left for the UNWTO General Assembly in Zimbabwe.
This General Assembly will witness elections for the new Executive Council of UNWTO. Seychelles,…
QTA inks deal with UNWTO
Aligned with Qatar's new tourism strategy, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) signed a 17-month agreement with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to develop policies, regulations and…
Taleb D Rifai, secretary-general of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Travel Daily Middle East talks to Taleb D Rifai, secretary-general of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Could you share your views on the impact of the Arab uprising in the…
Aviation and tourism sector needs synergies: UNWTO Ministerial Forum
More than 25 ministers recently participated in the second annual UNWTO and Ministerial Forum at Arabian Travel Market sharing their views on how to work together towards long-term aviation…
UAE rejoins UNWTO after 26 years
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) rejoined the UN World Tourism Organization after a gap of 26 years.
This was recently announced by UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) secretary-general,…
UNWTO Ministerial Forum to chart out growth agenda
The forthcoming Arabian Travel Market 2013 (ATM) is witnessing strong participation from key players in the industry.One of the key events lined up across the four-day event is the UNWTO/ATM…
UNWTO conference in Hyderabad this week
The United Nations World Travel Organisation (UNWTO) will organise its conference on Sustainable Tourism Development in Hyderabad from 12-14 April.
The event will be held in…
Global tourism to climb again in 2013 – UNWTO
International tourism arrivals are expected to climb again this year, following the record-breaking one billion global tourists registered in 2012.
According to the latest figures from the…
Asia Pacific most open for visas – UNWTO
Asia Pacific and the Americas are the most "open" regions in terms of tourist visa requirements, a new UNWTO study has found.
Based on a global evaluation of visa requirements, including…
UNWTO outlines strategies at COP18 Doha
In its on-going effort to cut global tourism emissions, UNWTO charted out strategies to help reduce tourism's contribution to global warming in Qatar.
Experts from United Nations agencies…
Adventure travel given UNWTO support
The UNWTO has shown support for the growth of the adventure travel sector in a new initiative with the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA).
The two signed a memorandum of…
Sustainable tourism central to future of Africa’s Parks: UNWTO
Tourism is one of the most effective ways to preserve Africa’s national parks and protected areas while creating jobs and income for local communities.
This key message was the highlight…
UNWTO opens Sustainable Tourism Observatories in China
The UNWTO has opened two more Sustainable Tourism Observatories in China.
The new centres, located at the Kanas Lake Nature Reserve in the northwest region of Xinjiang, and the city of…
UNWTO, STB to debate Asian tourism at ITB
Messe Berlin (Singapore), organiser of ITB Asia, has announced a panel debate for the upcoming conference in October entitled “Looking into Tourism in Asia in 2030”.
The panel will consist…
Tourism can help protect world’s wetlands – UNWTO
Tourism is providing income for the conservation of the world’s wetlands, according to a new publication by the UNWTO.
The 'Destination Wetlands: Supporting Sustainable Tourism'…
UNWTO urges sustainability
As the UNWTO prepares for World Tourism Day (WTD), the body has called on all tourism stakeholders to “play their part in reaching the United Nations goal of achieving sustainable energy for…
Ease visa restrictions, UNWTO urges G20
Ahead of the G20 world leaders’ meeting in Mexico this week, the UNWTO and World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have called on the world leaders to ease visa restrictions and use…
UNWTO launches biodiversity project
Marking World Environment Day, the UNWTO has launched a new biodiversity project in Georgia.
The project will aim to develop tourism products in mountain and freshwater ecosystems in four…
UNWTO welcomes decision to streamline visa processes
The UNWTO has said it welcomes the decision by the world's most developed countries to put visa processes at the top of their tourism agenda.
A declaration by the Tourism Ministers…
UNWTO urges G20 countries to ease visa process
The UNWTO has told G20 countries that easing visa processes could play a major role in stimulating economic growth and creating new jobs.
According to research by the UNWTO and the World…
Myanmar to rejoin UNWTO
Myanmar has announced plan to rejoin the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
The country's President, U Thein Sein, announced the move during an official visit to Myanmar by the UNWTO's…
UNWTO chief forecasts bright future for regional tourism
Despite events of the Arab Spring, and potential uncertainty in the wake of austerity measures in key source European markets, there is a bright future ahead for tourism in the Middle East…
UAE to join UNWTO
United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) secretary-general Taleb Rifai revealed today that the UAE has applied to join the UNWTO.
“The UAE is currently the only country within the…
UNWTO International Conference kicks off
As a sign of the Egyptian tourism industry's continuous recovery; the Second World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) International Conference on Tourism and Media kicked off on April 26th, 2012…
Kurdistan likely to become member of UNWTO
The Kurdistan Region is expected to become a member of the Madrid-based United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in fewer than two months, as reported by A K News. A delegation from…
UNWTO chief hails Singapore
Taleb Rifai, the UNWTO's Secretary-General, addressed ITB Asia for the first time today. The UN's tourism chief used the event to hail the strength of the Asia Pacific region and host…
UNWTO pledges reform
The UNWTO has concluded its 19th General Assembly with a pledge to reform and strengthen the organisation. More than 1,000 representatives from UNWTO's member states unanimously agreed to…
UNWTO pledges reform
The UNWTO has concluded its 19th General Assembly with a pledge to reform and strengthen the organisation. More than 1,000 representatives from UNWTO's member states unanimously agreed to…
Tourism to alleviate poverty – UNWTO
Tourism ministers and top UN officials have stressed the importance of tourism in reaching the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), including the alleviation of poverty. Around 70 ministers…
Tourist numbers to increase 91% by 2030 – UNWTO
International tourist numbers are forecast to increase 91%over the next two decades to reach 1.8 billion by 2030, according to the newlyreleased UNWTO long-term forecast.
The 'Tourism…
Tourism must engage local communities – UNWTO
Marking yesterday's World Tourism Day, a UNWTO think tank has called for local communities to be more involved in tourism development. At the World Tourism Day celebrations in Aswan, Egypt,…
Tourism must engage local communities – UNWTO
Marking yesterday's World Tourism Day, a UNWTO think tank has called for local communities to be more involved in tourism development. At the World Tourism Day celebrations in Aswan,…
UNWTO signs MoU on understanding and cooperation
The UNWTO has officially lent its support to the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) which aims to "improve understanding and cooperative relations among nations and peoples…
UNWTO signs MoU on understanding and cooperation
The UNWTO has officially lent its support to the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) which aims to "improve understanding and cooperative relations among nations and peoples…
UNWTO forecasts 5% growth in global tourism
International tourist arrivals on a global level are tipped to rise 4-5% this year. The UNWTO announced its forecast on Friday in north Tianjin Municipality, according Xinhua reports.…
UNWTO opens third tourism observatory in China
UNWTO has opened a third 'Sustainable Tourism Observatory' in China, to monitor the environmental and socio-economic impacts of tourism.
The Zhangjiajie Observatory, located in Hunan…
UNWTO Summit to address industry issues
The fifth and largest UNWTO Ministers' Summit held in cooperation with World Travel Market will turn the spotlight on how the travel and tourism sector can prosper following the global…
UNWTO to raise media profile of tourism sector
The UNWTO is organising a conference to raise the profile of the tourismin the media. 'Tourism in the Headlines" will examine why, despite being one ofthe world's largest and…
UNWTO Tourism Highlights report out now
The 2011 edition of the UNWTO Tourism Highlights is now online. This overview of international tourism in 2010 includes key trends, the ranking of the world's top tourism destinations, and…
Indonesia’s president joins UNWTO campaign
The President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, has become the first Asian head of state to join the ongoing World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and World Travel & Tourism Council…
UNWTO turns spotlight on tourism governance
While tourism has enormous potential to contribute to development, it can only do so with adequate governance systems which empower people and communities - this was one of the main messages…
UNWTO backs Japan tourism recovery
The UNWTO Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific has expressed its full support with Japan in the aftermath of the recent earthquake and tsunami, and backed the country's tourism…
UNWTO’s green hotel project concludes in Thailand
UNWTO and Thailand's Ministry of Tourism & Sports have completed a project designed to help hotels along the country's Andaman coast reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and energy…
UNWTO leads development of Silk Road Tourism
A meeting of Tourism Ministers have agreed to collaborate towards advancing tourism development across 25 countries, including Pakistan, in the Silk Road region. The agreement came at the…
Tourism to drive gender equality – UNWTO
The UNWTO has released a new report detailing how the tourism industry can be a vehicle for gender equality and women's empowerment.
The report, released at ITB Berlin last week, stated…
UNWTO condemns Moscow airport bombing
The UNWTO has strongly condemned Monday's suicide bomb attack at Moscow's Domodedovo airport. The organisation offered its support to the Russian government, and expressed its…
UNWTO commends Bhutanese tourism policy
UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, has expressed his support for the long-term tourism policy of Bhutan, with its focus on sustainability and quality.The Royal Government…
UNWTO Knowledge Network to hold first meeting
The members of the UNWTO Knowledge Network (UNWTO.Know), a worldwide community of innovative knowledge institutions, universities and other public and private organizations…
Tourist arrivals return to pre-crisis peak - UNWTO
Results through August 2010 prove that international tourism continues to recover from the decline of 4.2% suffered last year under the impact of the economic crisis. In the first eight…
UNWTO sets out sustainable tourism recommendations
Defining the critical role of the tourism sector in protecting biodiversity and setting out clear recommendations on how to maximize this contribution is the aim of two new UNWTO reports.…
UNWTO and the Government of the Principality of Andorra to launch tourism forum
UNWTO and the Government of the Principality of Andorra have agreed to organise a leading global tourism forum during the first quarter of 2011. The announcement was made jointly by UNWTO…
UNWTO calls for united tourism industry
Berlin, Germany, 9 March 2010 - Working together to ensure that global policies are supportive of the sustainable growth of tourism and position travel and tourism as one…
UNWTO welcomes outcome of South Africa meet
Johannesburg, South Africa / Madrid, Spain, 24 February 2010 - UNWTO welcomes the outcome of the First T.20 Ministers' Meeting held in Johannesburg, South Africa (22-24…
UNWTO mega-event summit comes to South Africa
South Africa will host the first ever UNWTO Summit on Tourism, Sport and Mega-events at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 24 to 26 February 2010. This event will bring…
International tourism to rebound in 2010 - UNWTO
Madrid, Spain 18 January 2010: Growth returned to international tourism in the last quarter of 2009contributing to better than expected full-year results, according tothe latest…
International tourism to rebound in 2010 – UNWTO
Madrid, Spain 18 January 2010: Growth returned to international tourism in the last quarter of 2009contributing to better than expected full-year results, according tothe latest…
Qatar Tourism Authority to host UNWTO meet
January 17,(Forimmediaterelease.net): Qatar TourismAuthority (QTA) will host a training workshop on tourism marketing planningfrom January 26 to 28, 2010 at the Millennium Hotel in…
Qatar Tourism Authority to host UNWTO workshop
January 17,(Forimmediaterelease.net): Qatar TourismAuthority (QTA) will host a training workshop on tourism marketing planningfrom January 26 to 28, 2010 at the Millennium Hotel in…
UNWTO unveils ‘StarLight Certification’
Madrid and Canary Islands, 23 December 2009: The StarLight Tourism Certification System (Starlight Certification) was presented yesterday, 22 December, in a Press Conference…
WTO hosts largest UNWTO summit
World Travel Market 2009 hosted the largest-ever UNWTO Ministers' Summit which involved 147 tourism ministers and their aides.The ground breaking summit - Roadmap for Recovery: Sustainable…
UNWTO joins forces with CNN
Madrid, Spain, 10 December 2009: UNWTO and CNN International are moving ahead with their strategic partnership signed last month between the Organization and the CNN Tourism,…
UNWTO joins forces with CNN
Madrid, Spain, 10 December 2009: UNWTO and CNN International are moving ahead with their strategic partnership signed last month between the Organization and the CNN Tourism,…
Tourism leaders call for global policies – UNWTO
London, UK / Madrid, Spain 11 November 2009 - Around 80 Tourism Ministers meeting at the UNWTO Ministers' Summit (10 November at World Travel Market, London) called for…
Confidence in tourism sector picking up – UNWTO
Madrid, Spain, 6 November 2009 - The decline in international tourism may have started to bottom out, according to the latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.…
UNWTO meets in Kazakhstan
Astana, Kazakhstan, 5 October 2009 - Around 360 delegates representing 112 countries meet this week inAstana, Kazakhstan, on the occasion of the XVIII session of the…
UNWTO outlines support for climate change action
New York City, USA, 24 September 2009 - Participating at the UN Leadership Forum on Climate Change at the UN General Assembly this week, Secretary-General ad interim…
UNWTO calls for tourism support
Madrid, Spain, 23 September 2009 - As world leaders meet to discuss a sustainable way out of the current economic crisis, many governments and decision makers still have…
UNWTO advises on destination management
Hangzhou, China, 22 September 2009 - Analysing the main challenges for tourism destinations in the face of the global economic downturn was the main objective of the 5th…
UNWTO presents agenda for events
Madrid, Spain 16 September 2009 - With World Tourism Day (Accra, Ghana) , the UNWTO General Assembly (Astana, Kazakhstan) and the annual Minister's Summit (London,…
UNWTO preparing for the challenges ahead
Madrid, Spain, 2 September 2009: In view of the current influenza A(H1N1) pandemic, UNWTO held a two-day review and preparation exercise on 'Travel and Tourism under Pandemic…
UNWTO aiming to push tourism’s green credentials
The UNWTO is teaming up with the European Travel Commission (ETC) and Visit Sweden next month to show how tourism can play a leading role in the development of a sustainable global economy.…
UNWTO stands by Indonesia
UNWTO's Secretary-General ad interim, Taleb Rifai, has expressed his solidarity with the people of Indonesia in the face of the recent event in Jakarta. Rifai confirmed that UNWTO…
World tourism declines 8% – UNWTO
According to the June edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism declined by 8% between January and April compared to the same period last year. Destinations…
China can lead tourism’s support of G20 programme - UNWTO
Tourism and travel can support the G20 stimulation programmes. It creates jobs, boosts development and promotes open, two way trade. It can also play a part in the transformation…
UNWTO Summit comes to Qatar
The Qatar Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (QTEA) will tomorrow open the UNWTO Summit focusing on the challenges facing the global tourism industry. The two-day Qatar Summit will bring…
Qatar to host UNWTO April meets
The Qatar Tourism and Exhibitions Authority has announced that Qatar will host two major meetings of the United Nation World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in April. The 'Qatar Summit on…
Tourism fuelling job creation - UNWTO
Tourism as a reliable tool forsustainable job creation was at the centre of the 5th UNWTOInternational Conference on Tourism Statistics (Bali, Indonesia,30 March-2 April),…
UNWTO pushes tourism role in stimulus packages
The UNWTO has called upon global leaders attended this week's G20 Summit in London to heighten its efforts in stimulating travel and tourism as a means of lifting the world from its economic…
UNWTO sees drop in leisure travel
The United Nations World Tourism Organization has said that international vacation travel could drop up to 2% this year as the economic crisis worsens.An Associated Press report,…
Europe to suffer most in 2009: UNWTO
Worldwide tourist arrivals will fall this year for the first time since 2003, with Europe taking the biggest hit, a report from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has said.…
Tourism key to overcoming financial crisis – UNWTO
Over 100 experts from 25 countries gathered in Guilin last week for the 2nd UNWTO Conference on Tourism Trends and Outlook. Despite the currently unfavourable economic outlook, the…
UNWTO and UNDP launch the Silk Road City Awards
UNWTO and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have formally launched the UN Silk Road City Awards Scheme. Developed within the framework of the Silk Road Initiative (SRI),…
Tourism to slow in next 6 months - UNWTO
In the face of the global economic downturn, international tourism may experience negative growth over the next six to nine months, according to the UNWTO's Resilience Committee.…
UNWTO Barometer reflects tourism slowdown
The latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer confirms the rapid slowdown of international tourism growth since mid-2008, reflecting the impact of rising oil prices at…
UNWTO forms Resilience Committee
A new UNWTO Resilience Committee was announced at the Tourism Ministers Summit held at the World Travel Market in London. The new body will consider responses to the turbulent economy and…
Tourism slowdown reflects global uncertainties - UNWTO
The latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer has confirmed the rapid slowdown of international tourism growth in the latter half of 2008, reflecting current economic…
UNWTO to release tourism figures at WTM
Results of international tourism during 2008 and forecasts for 2009 will be presented by the UNWTO at its Ministers' Summit on 11 November at the World Travel Market in London. The study by…
UNWTO to meet in Egypt
The UNWTO Regional Conference for the Middle East & Mediterranean region will be held from 23-24 November in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. The event will kick off a series of regional…
India blocks UNWTO evaluation bid
A scheme by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to evaluate destinations, have been blocked by India, which accuses it of being a "beauty contest", the Bangkok Post has…
UNWTO Ministers to meet at WTM
More than 100 government Tourism Ministers and senior aides will meet at this year's World Travel Market to examine the impact of the current economic meltdown. They will look at its impact…
UNWTO welcomes Norway
The UNWTO has announced that Norway has become its 154th member state, and the 45th within UNWTO's Regional Commission for Europe.
Norway's membership is part of its national tourism…
UNWTO at ITB
It will also hold a major news conference during ITB, presenting the latest world tourism figures and trends, as well as the Organisation's main policy highlights for the near…
Tourism on a roll: UNWTO
According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, this trend is likely to continue through the rest of the year, with year-end growth estimated at 5.7%, which would put…
UNWTO rates RP tourism campaign
The campaign reported a 14% annual growth rate, the highest in Southeast Asia. The marketing campaign, developedby Tourism Secretary Joseph Durano, aims to boost foreign…
UNWTO urges carbon neutral
Carbonoffsetting reduces greenhouse gas emissions and can involve renewable energyprojects and tree planting, among others. The goal is to make all travel, accommodationand…
UNWTO-PATA aims to improve data exchange
In the release, John Koldowski, Director of PATA's Strategic Intelligence Centre stressed the importance of valid statistics and analysis, something the fractured travel…
UNWTO: AP hot
The UNWTO statement said, "It will also help spread the benefits of tourism to less developed countries, and alleviate poverty, which is one of the organisation's principal…
China makes welcome return to Arabian Travel Market, Middle East
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…
‘Youth travel’ poised for growth
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…
‘Tourism for Development Fund’ for least developed countries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Q&A with…. Juliette Losardo, Exhibition Director of World Travel Market London
Q&A with…. Juliette Losardo, Exhibition Director of World Travel Market London
Dominican Republic sees Strong Tourism Rebound
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
All listings for homes in China will be removed from Airbnb’s website by summer
Tripseed announces representation services to help international operators tap USD14.9 billion Thai outbound travel market
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“Looking ahead, it is essential to understand how we can invest in technology that supports pandemic protection and preparedness, not just for healthcare provision.”
International travel largely on hold despite an uptick in May
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
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
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…
Vaccines and digital solutions to ease travel restrictions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How Dubai is keeping tourists safe during the COVID-19 pandemic
Dubai has received global recognition from UNWTO for protecting travellers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Kerala must ramp up commitment to responsible tourism
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
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
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%
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
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.
World Tourism Network Launch: Just Amazing
This month is the launch of the World Tourism Network (WTN). Born from the popular rebuilding.travel discussion, World Tourism Network is the long-overdue voice of small- and medium-sized…
70% of destinations have lifted travel restrictions but global gap emerging
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
Tourism Recovery Means Resilience: Here is How!
Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has an urgent appeal to the world for a tourism resilience fund to achieve tourism recovery.
Sighting the opportunity for travel in the COVID crisis
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Rebuilding Travel, WTTC, all G-20 Nations and 45 CEOs have a common view
Rebuilding.travel, a global platform for tourism leaders in 120 countries, invited Maribel Rodriguez, Vice President of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), today to explain how the…
How G20 tourism leaders have committed to intensify efforts towards sustainable recovery
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
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
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
Prof. Geoffrey Lipman accepted to the International Tourism Hall of Heroes
The International Tourism Hall of Heroes today added its fourth member. Professor Geoffrey Lipman was awarded the Golden Seal of the Safer Tourism Seal initiative for his leadership and…
Maldives gets Safe Travels Stamp by WTTC
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
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…
Global nightlife claims $1,500 billion loss due to COVID-19 pandemic
Thousands of nightlife venues around the world were forced to shut down due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak to respect the safety and well-being of staff and clients and also to avoid the…
WTTC unveils Safe Travels protocols for adventure travel to rebuild confidence
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
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
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
How WTTC wanted British PM Boris Johnson to lead the World in Reopening Tourism?
Gloria Guevara, CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council has become the leader for the private industry to speak for the survival of one of the largest industries in the world. Other than…
Why millennial travellers will kickstart travel’s recovery and how to attract them
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
PATA and TCI Research to help alleviate travel industry woes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Ras Al Khaimah tourism, fuelled by MICE and adventure, up 14%
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
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?
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
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
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
Asian countries trump some of the well-known culinary destinations like France and Italy, according to westerners and fellow Asians.
‘Preserving something special by sharing it’ – Explora.ph founder on the challenges of bespoke travel
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
LATA updates on its members' activity with tour operator news and the latest from hotels and airlines.
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Explora Sacred Valley celebrates its one year anniversary…
泰国旅游业规划 美食来助力
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
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
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…
Tourism leaders discuss cutting carbon emissions
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
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
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
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
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
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: Alain St Ange
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
World enters “Year of Sustainable Tourism”
2017 has been designated the "International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development" by the United Nations.
First unveiled by the UN General Assembly, the initiative aims to drive…
WTM Conference Set New Attendee Record in 2016
World Travel Market London 2016’s Conference and Event experienced a 5% increase, taking the number of attendees to a record of almost 19,000.WTM London 2016 hosted more than 80 conferences…
Kempinski MOE secures Green Globe certification
The Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates (MOE) has achieved Green Globe certification, having been recognised for meeting key criteria to achieve premium sustainability performance.…
WTM Conference set new record for attendees in 2016
World Travel Market London 2016’s Conference and Event programme experienced a 5% increase, taking the number of attendees to a record of almost 19,000.
WTM London 2016 hosted more than…
HMH CEO discusses travel and tourism innovation strategies
Laurent A. Voivenel, CEO of HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings, has discussed his views on travel and tourism innovation strategies with the UAE Ministry of Economy and United Nations…
Face-to-Face: David Scowsill
This week David Scowsill, President & CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), talks to Travel Daily about a wide range of issues, from tourism growth to visa facilitation…
Experiential travel revealed as ATM theme for 2017
Experiential travel encompassing the adventure, culture, heritage, wellness & spa and cruise tourism segments, which are currently trending globally, will be adopted as the official show…
International Travel Week Abu Dhabi announces sports tourism show
International Travel Week Abu Dhabi (ITW Abu Dhabi), the only global platform addressing key tourism niche markets such as halal, medical, shopping, and family-friendly sector, will launch…
WTM London announces 2016 social media line-up
World Travel Market London 2016 has lined up Facebook’s head of travel as well as instigators of successful campaigns for its 2016 social media programme.
Following on from previous…
India commits to Buddhist tourism
India's government has pledged to develop its Buddhist sites for tourism.
Addressing the fifth International Buddhist Conclave, India's Minister of Tourism & Culture, Dr Mahesh…
Asia drives global tourism growth in 2016
The world welcomed 561 million international travellers in the first half of 2016, up 4% from the same period last year.
According to the latest data from the UN’s World Tourism…
UAE World tourism Day conference staged in RAK
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has hosted the annual UAE World Tourism Day conference for the second year in a row, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al…
ITW Abu Dhabi supports World Tourism Day
International Travel Week Abu Dhabi (ITW Abu Dhabi), the world’s only global platform addressing key tourism niche markets such as Halal, medical, shopping and family-friendly sector…
Qatar announces new visa scheme to entice transit passengers to stay
Qatar Tourism Authority, Qatar Airways and Qatar’s Ministry of Interior have announced a revised tourism visa scheme available to passengers transiting through Doha in a move to promote…
JATA’s T-EXPO opens in Tokyo
The ribbon was cut in Tokyo on Thursday to mark the opening of the Japan Association of Travel Agents' (JATA) T-Expo.
Dignitaries from all over the world came together for the opening…
World Responsible Tourism Day to celebrate 10 years at WTM in 2016
World Responsible Tourism Day 2016 marks two very significant anniversaries for host World Travel Market and the travel and tourism industry’s wider responsible tourism efforts.
Tuesday 8…
Dubai aims to become top tourism destination for Asian travellers
Dubai plans to become the number one tourist destination for visitors from Asia.
The announcement, made by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of…
Indonesia opens first UN tourism observatories
Indonesia has joined the UNWTO International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO).
The move follows the launch of the country's first three "sustainable tourism…
Etihad announces flights to Venice
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will expand its services to Italy with a daily flight to Marco Polo Airport.
The new service will begin from 30 October…
Thailand beefs up tourist security after bombings
The Thai government has stepped up security across the country following a wave of bombings that struck several southern resort destinations late last week.
The police presence has…
Instability in Turkey will be ‘catastrophic’ for travel industry: Euromonitor
Instability in Turkey will be devastating for the country’s tourism sector as travellers choose destinations deemed more safe.
So says Euromonitor International’s travel project…
Air Arabia launches services to Batumi
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, has touched down in Batumi, the second largest city in Georgia.
The airline now operates two weekly…
Mekong Tourism Forum to feature inaugural food summit
The 2016 Mekong Tourism Forum, which takes place in Cambodia next month, will feature a half-day summit dedicated to food tourism.
The inaugural Mekong Food Tourism Summit is being…
ASEAN ecotourism event heads to Laos
The city of Pakse in southern Laos will host the ASEAN Ecotourism Forum this month.
Running from 22-25 June, the event is being organised by the Lao government as part of its role as…
WTO welcomes Airbnb
Airbnb recently announced that it has officially joined the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as an affiliate member.
In doing so, Airbnb joins the most influential community of…
全球旅游业总花费1.4万亿美元 中国旅行者占25%
近日，联合国表示，全球出境游旅游业总共价值1.4万亿美元。
根据世界旅游组织（UNWTO）最新发布的数据显示，2015年全球各大旅游目的地总共从旅行者里创造了1.23万亿美元的收入，包括住宿、食品、饮料、娱乐、购物及其他服务等方面。
这一数字同比前年上涨3.6%，加上出境游旅客花费在交通上的2100亿美元的费用，这一数字将达到1.4万亿美元，平均每日产生40亿美元。…
World spends US$1.4 trillion on international travel
The international travel and tourism industry is now worth a staggering US$1.4 trillion, the UN has revealed.
According to the latest data from the UN's World Tourism Organization…
丝绸之路国家伊朗会见 合力发展旅游业
近日，14个丝绸之路国家于伊朗举行了会面，并将一起讨论这条传统贸易道路的旅游业发展问题。
4月22日至4月25日，第六届世界旅游组织丝绸之路工作组大会（UNWTO Silk Road Task Force Meeting）在伊朗西北部城市乌尔米耶举行。…
Silk Road countries meet in Iran to advance tourism
Fourteen Silk Road countries met in Iran recently to discuss the development of tourism along the ancient trade route.
The sixth UNWTO Silk Road Task Force Meeting was hosted in Urmia, a…
Deadly terror attacks strike Brussels
At least 30 people died and more than 100 others were injured in a series of coordinated terrorist attacks on Belgium's transport network on Tuesday morning.
Two explosions, believed…
Germany celebrates strong tourism growth
Germany has reported its sixth consecutive year of tourism growth, with figures released at ITB Berlin showing international overnight stays rose to 79.7 million last year.
According to…
Challenges in GCC MICE and luxury travel sectors
According to a study conducted by Strategy & in 2015, business tourists in the GCC comprise of one in three of all tourists in the region.
This is a high number when compared…
Record visitor numbers for Dubai
Annual figures released by Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) show the emirate attracted more than 14.2 million overnight visitors in 2015, a 7.5% increase…
Face-to-face: Marcelo Molinari, group tourism director, Value Retail
What percentage of customers to your Villages are tourism-related and how does this vary from Village to Village? i.e. what’s the most popular Village for shopping tourism and why?…
World welcomed 1.2bn international travellers in 2015
Global visitor arrivals increased 4.4% in 2015 to reach a total of 1.18 billion, according to the latest data from the UNWTO.
The result means that the world's destinations welcomed an…
World breaks down visa barriers
The countries of the world are gradually easing visa restrictions and removing barriers to travel, a new study has found.
In its latest Visa Openness Report, the UNWTO revealed that…
联合国确立2017年为“国际可持续发展旅游业之年”
12月4日，经过联合国大会批准，确立了2017年作为“世界可持续发展旅游业之年”的地位。
“这次，联大会通过了2017年作为国际可持续发展旅游业之年的决议是一个特别的机会，能帮助旅游业对作为可持续最大受益三方－经济、社会、环境发展做出更大的贡献，同时也改善旅游业作为一个重要部门却常常被低估的现状，”UNWTO总秘书Taleb Rifai表示。…
UN declares 2017 ‘International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development’
The United Nations has approved plans to make 2017 the 'International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development'.
The resolution, adopted by the UN General Assembly on 4 December,…
French tourism sector to remain resilient despite Paris attacks
The uncertain security situation in Paris following the 13 November terror attacks will impact the city’s tourism industry in the short- to mid-term, but will have little broader impact on…
Visitor numbers boom on day two of WTM 2015
Tuesday saw a busy second day at World Travel Market London with buyer numbers up 29% and visitor numbers up 3% by lunchtime compared with the same day last year.
A key event was the…
今夏全球旅游业表现强势
根据UNWTO最新的数据显示，今年前8个月里，全球旅客总人数同比增长4.3%。
在世界旅游组织（UNWTO）的世界旅游晴雨表里显示，今年1月至8月期间，全球共有8.1亿人次游客进行了出境游，比2014年同期增长了3300万人次。
这一增长很大程度上由前往欧洲游客增多而拉动，其国际旅客增幅达5%。而同一时期前往亚太、美洲和中东地区的旅客增幅为4%。…
Global tourism surges in 2015
International tourist arrivals rose 4.3% in the first eight months of 2015 according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.
The increase was driven by strong results in Europe,…
Strong summer season boosts global tourism
The total number of global tourist arrivals increased 4.3% in the first eight months of 2015, according to the latest data from the UNWTO.
In its World Tourism Barometer, the UNWTO…
Amadeus named ETC’s first honorary associate member
Amadeus has become the first honorary associate member of the European Travel Commission.
The associate membership with the ETC, which represents 33 National Tourism organisations in…
旅游业表示将支持联合国的新可持续发展目标
联合国世界旅游组织（UNWTO）表示，将欢迎联合国的可持续发展目标（SDGs），旨在消除全球贫困和保护环境。
SDGs是一个17项计划，目标是通过促进可持续发展来增加就业机会，尤其是在残障人士群体中。该项计划在9月25日举办的联合国大会上正式通过，目标在2030年实现所有目标。…
Tourism industry commits to UN’s new Sustainable Development Goals
The UN World Tourism Organization has said it welcomes the adoption of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are aimed at alleviating global poverty and protecting the…
全球旅游航空业正在加快融合发展
近日，一份新的全球合作协议在航空运输业和旅游业两大部门间签订，两大部门将共同合作实现发展目标。
在本周于哥伦比亚举行的第21届世界旅游组织联合国大会上，世界旅游组织（UNWTO）和国际民航组织（ICAO）共同签署了这份“旅游及航空运输发展协议”。和联合国的“永续发展目标”（Sustainable Development…
Tourism and aviation sectors to align policies
A new global agreement has been reached aimed at aligning the policies and goals of the tourism and aviation sectors.
The new joint statement on "Tourism and Air Transport for…
World welcomes 21m more international travellers
The global number of international tourists increased 4% in the first half of 2015, to 538 million travellers.
According to the latest data from UNWTO, this means that 21m more people…
Thai arrivals hit by Bangkok bomb
International visitor arrivals to Thailand have fallen approximately 7% since the bombing in Bangkok, new data has revealed.
The Bangkok Post reported figures from the Thai Ministry…
世界旅游组织支持泰国旅游业复兴
在曼谷的爆炸事件发生后，世界旅游组织（UNWTO）呼吁各方共同支持泰国旅游业的振兴。
本周，在曼谷君悦酒店举行的一场活动上，世界旅游组织成员国关系的执行秘书Carlos Vogeler表示，他相信泰国会从这次事件中很快恢复过来。…
联合国呼吁旅游业帮助发展中国家
联合国正在向全世界呼吁对发展中国家更多的投资和旅游业的发展项目。
在埃塞俄比亚首都亚的斯亚贝巴举行的第三届联合国发展筹资大会上，Tabeb Rifai，世界旅游组织（UNWTO）总秘书表示，旅游业在国际筹资中做的很不够，需要更多的投资来最大化旅游业的能力并降低贫困率。…
UN urges tourism financing for developing countries
The UN has called for greater investment in tourism projects in developing countries.
Speaking at the Third International Conference on Financing for Development, which was held in…
Global tourist arrivals keep climbing in 2015
Global tourism arrivals continued to increase between January and April 2015, rising 4% to 332 million overnight visitors.
According to the UNWTO, this marks a 16m increase in…
Amadeus和世界旅游组织合作 创造无缝旅行
旅行科技公司Amadeus最近和世界旅游组织共同开发了一项全球旅行计划。
双方共同签订了一份合作备忘录，未来将在多个方面开启合作。这些合作事项包括一项世界旅游组织多项合作框架－包括多种可能运输方式的行程策划、购票系统，来将世界各景点之间的运输方式进行整合。…
JTB looks to boost tourism presence
The Cabinet recently announced its intent to increase the budget of Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) to promote its tourist attractions in regional and international markets, as reported by…
Mekong Tourism Forum adds new marketing workshop
This year's Mekong Tourism Forum will feature a new marketing workshop series.
Taking place on 15 June at the start of the event in Danang, the Mekong Tourism Marketing Workshop has…
ATM notes 15% rise in visitor numbers
The Arabian Travel Market 2015 (ATM), has noted more than 26,000 visitors at the event, representing a 15% increase on 2014 figures.
The travel trade exhibition also welcomed several…
Religious tourism a key sector for Brazil
Although Brazilian tourism benefited from increased awareness underpinned by the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Rio Olympics, it is religious tourism that is paving the way for the country’s…
World generated US$1.5 trillion from travel in 2014
The global travel and tourism industry was worth US$1.5 trillion in 2014, according to new figures released by the UNWTO.
International tourism receipts reached a record US$1.25…
Conference to debate future of the travel industry
More than 150 senior business leaders, policymakers, and travel industry experts, will gather in Madrid on 24 March to discuss the future of the travel industry and the contribution…
Asian visitor arrivals to exceed global growth
International visitor arrivals to the Asia Pacific region are expected grow at a faster pace than the rest of the world in the coming years.
According to the latest forecast from the…
UN urges Silk Road countries to ease visa regulations
Countries along the ancient Silk Road should improve visa processes if they are to maximise their combined tourism potential, the UN has urged.
At the Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting, which…
Europe must revise visa restrictions fast – cruise industry
Europe must act quickly to revise cumbersome visa restrictions on third country passport holders, which are costing Europe six million tourists every year and threatening its market share in…
Global visa restrictions eased as world welcomes more tourists
Global travellers are less restricted by visa regulations now than in previous years, a new study has found.
According to the UNWTO's latest 'Visa Openness Report', 62% of the world’s…
Hospitality growth in the region linked with challenges: Voivenel
Dubai recently played host to the 2nd annual Resort Development & Hospitality Conference.
The event witnessed an opening speech by Laurent A Voivenel, CEO of HMH - Hospitality…
World welcomes 1.14 billion tourists in 2014
International tourist arrivals reached 1.14 billion in 2014, according to the latest figures from the UNWTO.
This marks an increase of 51 million travellers, or +4.7%, compared to…
UN reaches “milestone resolution” on sustainable tourism
The UNWTO has hailed a "milestone resolution" on sustainable tourism by the UN General Assembly.
The resolution, which was reached in New York, "recognises the contribution of…
Mekong Tourism Forum to arrive in Danang
This year's Mekong Tourism Forum will take place in the city of Danang, central Vietnam.
Running from 16-19 June 2015, under the theme 'Unlocking the Potential of the Mekong Region via…
Global tourism on track for record year
The global tourism industry is on track to set a new record in 2014, in terms of international visitor numbers.
The latest data from the UNWTO shows that approximately 1.1 billion…
QTA completes phase 1 of MENA capacity-building programme
In a bid to bring in more professionalism into the tourism industry, the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has completed the first phase of its capacity building programme.
The programme…
AMCT concludes in Cairo
The recent Arab Ministerial Council on Tourism (AMCT) focused on several issues including a study by the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) on criteria of selecting observers in AMCT…
Strong summer boosts global tourism
The global tourism industry remains on track for another record-breaking year, following a rise in international visitor numbers during the key summer months.
The three northern…
International tourism climbs 5% in 2014
International tourist arrivals increased almost 5% in the first half of 2014.
According to the latest data from the UNWTO, destinations worldwide welcomed 517 million overseas tourists…
第三届全球旅游网络营运商合作交流会下月在北川举行
成都日报消息，由四川省旅游局、绵阳市人民政府主办的“第三届全球旅游网络营运商合作交流会”将于9月15日至17日在绵阳北川举行。届时，全球知名网站、旅游网络营运商、航空公司、旅行社等，以及省内各市州旅游局、旅游企业约300人将齐聚北川，共同推进四川省旅游系统与全球旅游网络运营商的合作。…
France world’s most popular country
France is the world’s most visited country and was the only one to receive more than 80 million tourists in 2013, according to new statistics.
Data from the UN World Tourism…
Indian tourists flock to Australia in record numbers
Growth in tourist arrivals from India to Australia reached a seven-year high in May, rising 39% y-o-y.
Figures released by Tourism Australia show that 21,700 visitors from India…
Asia Pacific drives growth in global tourism
The Asia Pacific (APAC) region has driven growth in global tourism arrivals through early 2014, with South Asia and North East Asia among the top performers.
Overall international…
澳门10月将召开第三届世界旅游经济论坛
第三届世界旅游经济论坛（“论坛”）定于2014年10月27日至29日在澳门威尼斯人酒店举行，主题是“海上丝绸之路：由澳门出发”。大会于14日在澳门旅游活动中心举行新闻发布会，澳门特别行政区政府社会文化司司长办公室主任张素梅及澳门特别行政区政府旅游局局长文绮华分别致辞，世界旅游经济论坛副主席兼秘书长何超琼介绍论坛有关情况。…
Middle East takes 4% share of global tourism market
The international tourism industry's total export earnings totalled US$1.4 trillion in 2013, or US$3.8 billion per day, with the Middle East taking a 4% share in the global market.…
International tourism earns US$1.4trn in 2013
The international tourism industry's total export earnings totalled US$1.4 trillion in 2013, or US$3.8 billion per day.
According to the latest data from the UNWTO, revenues earned by…
AHIC 2014 gears up for launch
The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC 2014) is fast coming together under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman Dubai Airports and…
Laos looks to Japan for tourism boost
Laos could boost its tourism revenues by attracting more Japanese visitors, an event in the country has heard.
The 12th Lanith (Lao National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality)…
Grand Hyatt Doha, OTA ink pact
Grand Hyatt Doha recently signed an agreement with Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA). The partnership was for launch of the second phase of QTA's co-operation agreement with the United…
ITB: Leading travel firms tackle trafficking
Several leading travel and tourism associations and businesses have teamed up to launch a new anti-trafficking campaign.
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), the United Nations…
National Tourism Strategy 2030 for Qatar
Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) is all set to launch the Qatar National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030. The ceremony was held at the Katara Cultural Village and attended by secretary general…
Kerala to revive Spice Tourism
Kerala is developing various segments in order to achieve a 10% growth in tourist arrivals this year.
The tourism board is attracting tourists to experience adventure, heritage and…
Solomon Islands pens tourism-aviation partnership
A new partnership has been formed between the Solomon Islands' tourism board and national carrier.
The Solomon Island Visitors Bureau (SIVB) and Solomon Airlines have signed a…
International tourism exceeds 2013 expectation
An additional 52 million international tourists travelled in 2013, exceeding the prediction for the year set by the UNWTO.
International tourist arrivals increased 5% last year with…
IGLTA Convention returning to Europe
The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s (IGLTA) Global Convention will return to Europe this year for the first time since 2010.
The convention, taking place in…
97m Chinese travelled overseas in 2013
A total of 97 million Chinese citizens travelled abroad in 2013, it has been revealed.
According to data from the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA), reported by Xinhua, the…
International tourism conference in Qatar
Qatar will soon play host to a first major international tourism conference – Tourism in Tomorrow’s World: What the future holds for tourism in the region. Stenden University Qatar (SUQ)…
Global tourism arrivals rise 5%
International cross-border tourism arrivals increased 5% in the first nine months of the year.
According to the latest data from the UNWTO, 845 million international trips were taking…
PATA任命吴波继任大中华区主任
亚太旅游协会（PATA）任命吴波先生为PATA大中华区主任，接替此前服务PATA 长达8 年之久的常红女士。 目前，PATA已向常红女士发出邀请，希望她能出任PATA 中国分会主席，并继续保持与协会的密切关系。
吴波将于2013 年12 月30 日正式上任。
加入PATA …
Call for higher policy coordination between tourism and aviation sectors
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…
亚太地区入境旅游引领全球 新目的地应做足功夫应对
根据联合国世界旅游组织世界旅游景气报告(UNWTO)的最新数据显示，今年上半年全球旅游需求超过预期，并且持续不断攀升，且2009-2013年来自全球各地游客到亚太地区旅游的数字亦不断呈现增长态势，平均以5-6%的年增长幅度，亚洲地区是推动全球入境游客增长的主要力量。…
UN calls for single Silk Road visa
The UN has called for a single tourist visa for countries in Central Asia, to boost tourism development along the ancient Silk Road.
At the UNESCO and UNWTO-led 'Silk Roads Heritage…
Asian arrivals continue to climb
International visitor arrivals to the Asia Pacific region increased 6% in June 2013.
According to the data figures from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), all sub-regions…
Easing visa rules could create 2.6m Asian jobs – UN
The easing of visa regulations could create up to 2.6 million new jobs in the Asia Pacific region by 2016, a new study has found.
The joint report the UN World Tourism Organization…
UN highlights methods of protecting waterways
The important relationship between recreational travel and the world’s water resources is the focus of this years’ United Nations observance of World Tourism Day. The aim is to raise…
Malaysia turns focus on Middle East
The Malaysian tourist board is targetting Middle Eastern travellers, after research found they were the highest spending inbound region.
On average, tourists from the Middle East will…
UN predicts Africa tourism to triple by 2030
The United Nations tourism body, the UN World Tourism Organization, (UNWTO) has predicted that the number of tourists going to Africa will triple by 2030.
The number, which currently…
Rise of the new Asian traveller
Businesses love nothing more than growth – growth for themselves and growth in the markets they serve.
This is why we should all be excited by the groundswell of opinion and statistics that…
UAE gains US$10.4bn in tourism revenue
A new UN report titled 'Tourism Highlights 2013' shows that tourism revenue reached US$1.09bn - 2.3% of all Middle East international tourism. The top three GCC countries in terms of tourism…
Turkey continues inbound growth
Turkey has ranked sixth in the World Tourism Organizations (UNWTO) list of the top destinations in the world, based on the number of inbound tourists the country saw in 2012.
Overall…
Kerala to revive Spice Route
Kerala Tourism is all set to promote the Spice Route from Kerala to the West.
The idea to revive the segment was revealed by Kerala Tourism at a presentation during the three-day…
World welcomes 12 million more tourists
The number of people travelling internationally continued to increase in the four months of 2013.
With tourist numbers having broken the one billion-tourist barrier for the first time…
Face to Face: Taleb Rifai
We pick the tourism expert for his thoughts on emerging markets, technology and tourism trends
What are currently the key game changers for tourism?
One is definitely technology…
Abu Dhabi looks to tap into Chinese inbound tourism
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) along with a 12-strong delegation is heading to China next week for a five-city road show.
The aim of the road show is to…
China arrivals fall in Q1 2013
International visitor arrivals to China declined in the first quarter of 2013, but outbound numbers continued to rise.
According to the latest data from the China National Tourism…
UK staff appointments
Martin Jones has been named senior vice president for global sourcing and product development at GTA. Jones was previously VP sourcing Asia Pacific and in his new role succeeds Ivan…
UN wants tourists to tackle cross-border crime
The UN has set up a new project encouraging tourists to help tackle cross-border smuggling and trafficking.
In the presence of the UN secretary-general, Ban Ki-moon, the UN World…
China becomes world’s biggest tourism spender
China has become the world largest single source market for international tourism revenues.
According to the latest data from the UNWTO, Chinese nationals spent a record US$102…
Jeffrey to leave WTM
Fiona Jeffery OBE is to leave World Travel Market (WTM) after 26 years at the exhibition, it has been announced.
Jeffery is to leave the exhibition to “pursue other interests in the…
China plans to boost travel
The Chinese government has announced a series of initiatives aimed at increasing travel among its citizens.
In a recently released document, the Chinese government emphasised the…
Global tourism and aviation sectors join forces
The links between the global tourism and aviation sectors grew closer this week, with the signing of a new cooperation agreement between the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and…
PATA: “Join the travel and tourism uprising”
Travel and tourism industries across the world should work together and cause an “uprising” in government agenda, the CEO of PATA has said.
Martin Craigs, CEO of PATA has urged the…
Nearly 8,000 rooms in Riyadh’s hotel pipeline
Riyadh has nearly 8000 rooms in its hotel pipeline, according to figures released by STR Global.
The Saudi capital has the largest expected hotel room supply growth at 103.2%, with 7,990…
Silk Road to develop tourism “corridors”
Tourism and cultural authorities from countries along the Silk Road have committed to the creation of 'Heritage Corridors' along the ancient trading route.
Following the 3rd Silk Road…
Hilton, Marriott urge smart visa policies
Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International have joined forces to urge governments to adopt “smart” visa policies that stimulate global travel.
Addressing global business and travel…
China to continue pushing outbound tourism
China will continue encouraging its citizens to travel overseas, despite the economic slowdown at home, a senior official has said.
During a trip to Spain to meet with UNWTO…
Langham launches Chinese hospitality programme
Langham Hospitality Group has become the latest hotel company to launch a programme targeting Chinese travellers.
Named 'Ying', the scheme is intended to provide a selection of services…
UN passes landmark tourism resolution
The UN has passed a landmark resolution recognising ecotourism as a key factor in the fight against poverty and the protection of the environment.
The resolution, which was adopted at the…
Global tourism hits one billion milestone
The global travel industry reached an historic milestone this week, recording one billion tourists since 1 January, hitting nine digits for the first time in a single year.
The figure…
Global tourism hits one billion milestone
The global travel industry reached an historic milestone today, recording one billion tourists since 1 January, hitting nine digits for the first time in a single year.
The figure cements…
Domenico Pellegrino Seatrade speech
Were you present at the speech made by MSC Cruises general director Domenico Pellegrino? In it he described the developments of interporting within the Mediterranean and the future prospects…
Tourism’s record year continues
International tourist arrivals grew by 4% in the first eight months of 2012, as the record year for the world's tourism industry continues.
According to the latest data from the UNWTO, a…
Global tourism “set to grow 2-4%”
International tourism is expected to see positive growth next year between 2-4% with the BRIC economies leading the way, UNWTO and consultancy IPK International has said.
The growing middle…
Tourism ministers to debate visa regulations
The issue of visas will be top of the agenda this month when the world's tourism ministers gather at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London.
Following the G20 Leaders’ declaration earlier…
FHRAI joins hand with international associations
The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) with four international associations. The international associations…
Celebrating Asia’s travel and tourism industry
There has never been a better time to come together and celebrate Asia’s travel and tourism industry.
Despite a worldwide financial crisis, the travel and tourism sector in Asia continues…
Celebrating Asia’s travel and tourism industry
There has never been a better time to come together and celebrate Asia’s travel and tourism industry.
Despite a worldwide financial crisis, the travel and tourism sector in Asia continues…
World tourism arrivals on track to hit one billion
International tourism arrivals remain on track to reach the one billion mark by the end of year, according to the UNWTO.
According to its half-year results, a record 467m tourists travelled…
Launching low cost carriers in emerging Asia: Is now the time?
The aviation industry is currently in one of the stormiest patches in its history. Ominous clouds in the form of surging oil prices and the Eurozone crisis have led airline industry group…
Launching low cost carriers in emerging Asia: Is now the time?
The aviation industry is currently in one of the stormiest patches in its history. Ominous clouds in the form of surging oil prices and the Eurozone crisis have led airline industry group…
China tightens visa regulations
China has tightened its entry requirements for international visitors.
Travellers applying for tourist visas must now submit a letter of invitation from a person or company in China, as…
China tightens visa regulations
China has tightened is entry requirements for international visitors.
Travellers applying for tourist visas must now submit a letter of invitation from a person or company in China, as well…
Responding to the changing attitudes of travellers
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, discusses the changing face of travel and the importance of festivals like TravelRave with Travel Daily Asia
Travel…
ASEAN sets out tourism objectives
Countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have begun implementing a plan to boost tourism ahead of the onset of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015.
ASEAN…
Asia primed for travel industry boom
With so many countries and regions around the world struggling to drag themselves out of recession and in some cases just trying to avoid bankruptcy, it’s not often these days you hear about…
Asia primed for travel industry boom
With so many countries and regions around the world struggling to drag themselves out of recession and in some cases just trying to avoid bankruptcy, it’s not often these days you hear about…
Japan visitor numbers back to pre-disaster levels
The number of visitors to Japan has rebounded to a level higher than before the 11 March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
According to data from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO),…
Eco-travel news round-up
Environmental and sustainability news from the travel industry.
Tourism can help protect world’s wetlands – UNWTO
Tourism is providing income for the conservation of the world’s…
Japan, Egypt and Tunisia tourism bounce back
Tourism in Japan, Egypt and Tunisia has bounced back since natural disasters and political disruption in the countries last year, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.
New…
Global tourism arrivals continue upward trend
International tourist arrivals increased 5% to 285 million in the first four months of 2012, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.
Between January and April 2012, 15m more…
The Changing Chinese Traveller
By Jens Thraenhart,
Co-Founder, DragonTrail.com & Publisher, ChinaTravelTrends.com
The Chinese middle class is already larger than the entire population of the United States. In…
Sustainable news round-up
Sustainability news from the travel industry.
Industry gathers at responsible event
Priorities in sustainable tourism will be published online and through a report next month…
G20 recognises importance of tourism
The G20 world leaders have recognised the importance of travel and tourism for the first time and pledged to work towards easing visa regulations.
The Leaders’ Declaration from the annual…
G20 recognises importance of tourism
The G20 world leaders have recognised the importance of travel and tourism for the first time and pledged to work towards easing visa regulations.
The Leaders’ Declaration from the annual…
KHBTCC highlights advancement of tourism development
A two-day conference addressing ‘seizing tourism market opportunities in times of rapid change’ was recently concluded at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre managed by Hilton…
Saudi’s tourism’s contribution to GDP 7.2%
Chairman of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) Prince Sultan bin Salman has asked ministers and officials in charge of tourism in the G20 to take immediate and serious…
International tourism off to strong start in 2012
Global international tourist arrivals increased 5.7% in the first two months of 2012.
According to the latest results from the UNWTO, a total of 131 million international trips were taken…
International tourism receipts surpass US$1 trillion
International tourism receipts exceeded US$1 trillion (£619bn) for the first time in 2011, up from £575bn in the previous year.
According to the latest UNWTO Tourism Barometer, receipts…
International tourism receipts surpass US$1 trillion
In 2011, international tourism receipts exceeded US$1 trillion for the first time, up from US$928 billion in 2010.
According to the latest UNWTO Tourism Barometer, receipts grew 3.8% last…
Marriott International inks third Residence Inn by Marriott
Marriott International, Inc announced the signing of a long-term agreement with Family United General to manage the Residence Inn by Marriott Kuwait City, a 143-unit quality tier property…
Planet Wildlife seeks Asian partners
PlanetWildlife.com, the wildlife travel and tours company, has announced plans to expand its international operations, and is currently inviting expressions of interest from companies in…
PATA to lead tourism minister anti-APD letter
PATA's new chief executive has called on tourism ministers to step up on action against Air Passenger Duty asit threatens tourism growth in their destinations. After arriving at WorldTravel…
Asia continues to drive international tourism
Asia continues to be a major driving force in the growth of global tourism. In the first eight months of this year the region witnessed arrivals growth 1.5 percentage points above the global…
European tourism expands against the odds
European tourism arrivals expanded six percent year-on-year in the first eight months of 2011, the latest UNWTO data has shown.
The pace of growth was above expectations, and ahead of the…
Asia continues to drive international tourism
Asia continues to be a major driving force in the growth of global tourism. In the first eight months of this year the region witnessed arrivals growth 1.5 percentage points above the global…
Maldives, Cambodia amongst countries to receive UN tourism backing
The UNWTO has joined with eight of the world's least developedcountries (LDCs) to assess their tourism development needs. The UN SteeringCommittee on Tourism for Development (SCTD), held in…
UN helps boost tourism in least developed countries
The UNWTO has joined with eight of the world's Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to assess their tourism development needs. The UN Steering Committee on Tourism for Development (SCTD), held…
Tourism at the heart of Malaysia’s growth agenda
Top Malaysian officials meet with UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai and WTTC Chief David Scowsill.
Tourism is rising up the policy agenda in Malaysia as leaders regard it as integral to…
Tourism promoted as an agent of poverty alleviation
UN Deputy Secretary-General, Asha-Rose Migiro
Tourism ministers and top United Nations officials have stressed the importance of tourism in reaching the Millennium Development Goals…
Tourist numbers to increase 91% by 2030
International tourist numbers are forecast to increase 91% over the next two decades to reach 1.8 billion by 2030 according to the newly released UNWTO long-term forecast, 'Tourism Towards…
Tourist numbers to increase 91% by 2030
International tourist numbers are forecast to increase 91% over the next two decades to reach 1.8 billion by 2030 according to the newly released UNWTO long-term forecast, 'Tourism Towards…
Cambodia hosts ecotourism forum
The 3rd World Ecotourism Conference was held last week in Preah Sihanouk province, Cambodia, aimed at developing Asia Pacific region as a leading ecotourism destination. According to Xinhua,…
Industry leaders sign up for WTM Ministers’ Summit
TUI Group chief executive Peter Long will head up an high-level line-up of private sector speakers at the World Travel Market's UNWTO & WTM Ministers' Summit next month.
Long will be…
Tourism leaders pledge continued support to Japan
World tourism leaders are rallying international support for Japan's tourism sector which is still recovering from March catastrophes.
A meeting was held in Japan this week between the…
Government support required for eco-tourism to succeed: Lipman
The level of government commitment in the Middle East is key to overcoming the region's biggest sustainable tourism challenges, a world authority on green tourism has claimed.Professor…
World Tourism Day countdown begins
To celebrate World Tourism Day on 27 September, UNWTO has announced five photos and five 'tweets' from among the hundreds of entries submitted to the 2011 World Tourism Day competitions that…
Greece assess tourism potential in India
Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) is looking at taking a slice of the Indian outbound pie. George Koltsos, Secretary General of Greek National Tourism Office was on India mission…
Laos tourism reaches “moment of truth”
The tourism industry in Laos has reached its "moment of truth" and must immediately elevate its service quality to achieve the targeted US$1 billion in annual revenue by 2020. This is the…
Aswan to host World Tourism Day 2011
The Egyptian city of Aswan has been named host of the UN World Tourism Organisation's World Tourism Day 2011. World Tourism Day 2011 takes places on 27 September, and will run under the…
International arrivals growth defies economic uncertainty
International tourism grew by almost 5% in the first half of 2011 reaching a new record of 440 million arrivals. While the number of international arrivals continues to grow this year,…
China take leadership role in global tourism
The Chinese government has made fresh commitment to leading tourism development at home and abroad.
Speaking at the UNWTO/WTTC Global Leaders for Tourism Campaign in Beijing recently,…
PATA signs Guangxi Tourism deal
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Guangxi Tourism Administration (GXTA), the tourism body for southern China's Guangxi…
UN-backed programme to deliver tourism training
Tourism workers and entrepreneurs in Cambodia, Nepal and Vietnam will benefit from a new training programme backed by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
The High…
UN-backed programme to deliver tourism training
Tourism stakeholders receive handicraft training from a community training project in Phu Vinh, Vietnam.
Tourism workers and entrepreneurs in Cambodia, Nepal and Vietnam will benefit…
Sports tourism conference to be held onboard P&O ship
A sports tourism conference is to be held onboard a cruise ship later this year to coincide with the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The World Sport Tourism Congress (WSTC) will take place from 10-14…
Ministers to discuss recovery consolidation at WTM
The fifth and largest UNWTO Ministers' Summit, being held at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2011, will look at how the travel and tourism sector can consolidate following the recovery from…
Ministers to discuss recovery consolidation at WTM
The fifth UNWTO Ministers' Summit, being held at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2011, will look at how the travel and tourism sector can consolidate following the recovery from the global…
Oman joins tourism alliance
The Ministry of Tourism for the Sultanate of Oman has joined the ICTP (International Council of Tourism Partners) as an alliance member.Geoffrey Lipman, ICTP president and senior advisor to…