San Sebastian to host the 5th edition of UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC) have signed the Agreement for the holding of the 5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism (San Sebastian, Spain […]
First ever UNWTO/IPSOS Survey – Citizens recognize the positive impact of the sector
According to the first ever global survey conducted by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and IPSOS, 47% of respondents think ‘they live in cities with a high number of tourists’. […]
#FITUR2019: WTTC announces Global Megatrends Shaping New Imperatives for the Travel & Tourism Industry
As global forces converge to create unprecedented change across all industries, the future of travel and tourism will be shaped by those companies and destinations which provide unique and meaningful […]
Photos: 2019 FITUR International Tourism Fair opens in Madrid
The 2019 edition of the FITUR International Tourism Fair has been in the Spanish capital of Madrid. The official opening was done by the King of Spain Felipe VI of […]
Let’s make Madrid the Davos of Tourism – UN Tourism Chief
The Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Ambassador Zurab Pololikashvili is confident players in the tourism ecosystem can create A Davos type system in Madrid. Addressing a gathering […]
International Tourist Arrivals Reach 1.4 billion Two Years Ahead of Forecasts
2018 totalled 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals (+6%), consolidating 2017 strong results and proving to be the second strongest year since 2010 Middle East (+10%) and Africa (+7%) grew above […]
UNWTO Activities at FITUR 2019
Madrid, Spain, 17 January – These will be among the activities led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) during the 39th edition of the International Tourism Trade Fair in Madrid […]
WTTC announces 2019 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards finalists
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is delighted to announce the 15 finalists for its 2019 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. The 2019 finalists are organised into the following new […]
Heathrow airport: Drone sighting halts departures
Flights from the west London airport resumed about an hour after police said a drone had been seen. A Heathrow spokeswoman had said it was a “precautionary measure” to “prevent […]