Second Edition of Global Report on Women in Tourism Launched

To mark International Women’s Day 2019 UNWTO, in collaboration with UN Women, the German Cooperation Agency (GIZ), World Bank Group and Amadeus, has today released preliminary findings of the Global […]
Gloria Guevara Writes: Women – the powerhouses of Travel & Tourism

In 2017, I became the first female President & CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council in our rich 30-year history. In my tenure, we have added female representation […]
Turkey: Where the old and new meet to create a modern way of life

A country dyed in rich culture and history and laid out beautifully in the garden of modern living, Turkey is a place that celebrates its glorious past and embraces its […]
Travel & Tourism to drive post-Brexit recovery

Travel & Tourism can be a major growth sector for the UK after Brexit, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The research shows that, […]
UNWTO Secretary General in an exclusive interview with ITB Berlin News

On the occasion of the ongoing International Tourism Bourse in Berlin, the Secretary General has an exclusive interview with the ITB Berlin News the official News Publucation for the exhibition. […]
The Future of Mountain Tourism: Sustainability and Innovation

The 4th edition of the UNWTO Euro-Asian Mountain Tourism Conference (2-5 March 2019, Berchtesgaden, Germany) highlighted the need for collective efforts in overcoming current challenges that mountain destinations are facing […]
British Airways makes big order for Boeing jets

The parent company of British Airways is buying up to 42 Boeing 777 long-haul passenger jets in a multi-billion dollar deal. Thursday’s announcement by the International Airlines Group consortium comes […]
President Barack Obama announced as Headline Speaker for WTTC Global Summit 2019

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the 44th President of the United States, President Barack Obama as the guest of honour and keynote speaker at its Global […]
5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in San Sebastián: Job Creation, Entrepreneurship and Development

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC) are co-organizing the 5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, on 2-3 May 2019 in San Sebastián, Spain. The […]