FITUR Woman 2025 will be putting a spotlight on women’s leadership in tourism
The section, organised by FITUR together with Women Leading Tourism (WLT), is celebrating its fifth edition focused on boosting women’s sense of pride in belonging to the tourism sector. Madrid, […]
FITUR 2025, a key platform for tourism diversity and global connectivity
The International Tourism Trade Fair, FITUR, organised by IFEMA MADRID, is holding its 45th edition from 22 to 26 January 2025 as the key meeting point for the global tourism […]
Global Tourism Poised for Full Recovery by Year-End, with Spending Outpacing Arrivals- UN Tourism
Around 1.1 billion tourists travelled internationally in the first nine months of 2024, as the global tourism sector recovered 98% of pre-pandemic levels. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer […]
Tourism Makes History at COP29 as 50 Countries Back Climate Action Declaration for Sector
More than 50 countries have endorsed a landmark proposal for Enhanced Climate Action in Tourism. For the first time in the history of the summit, COP29 featured a Tourism Day, […]
IATA Condemns Spanish Cabin Baggage Decision
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) condemned a decision by the Spanish government to override European law, remove cabin baggage fees for passengers in Spain and fine airlines EUR 179 […]
Business Booms at IBTM World 2024
IBTM World 2024 was a celebration of the power of people, exceeding the success of last year’s event with over 73,000 pre-scheduled business meetings taking place (an increase of over […]
Celebrating Tourism’s Role in Economic Growth and Social Impact at FITUR 2025
Tourism has reached 790 million international tourists, generating a direct global economic impact of approximately USD 3.4 trillion in the first seven months of 2024, according to UN Tourism statistics. […]
IBTM World 2024 Opens in Barcelona with Notable African Participation
The global meetings, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE) industry converged today November 19 as IBTM World 2024 officially opened at Fira Barcelona. This premier event, themed People. Power. Potential, seeks […]
UN Tourism Executive Council Looks to Innovation and Investment-Driven Future
UN Tourism’s Executive Council has met again to jointly advance the transformation of the sector. With the latest UN Tourism Data showing that the sector is on track to reach […]
