African Tourism Ministers participate in UNWTO/UNESCO Cultural Conference
Over a dozen African ministers of tourism and culture are participating at the ongoing United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World conference on […]
2018 poised to advance tourism’s leadership among top global economic sectors
The latest figures on world tourism issued by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) show that international tourist arrivals grew 5% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2018. This reflects […]
WTM London and Travel Forward 2018 Records Six Percent Increase in Visitors
WTM London 2018, the event where ideas arrive, and its co-located sister event Travel Forward experienced a massive 6% increase in visitors fuelled by an increase in senior travel and […]
UNWTO Features as Tourism Enters Ibero-American Cooperation Agenda
The 26th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government (La Antigua, Guatemala, 15-16 November) concluded with a high-level political declaration on sustainable development in which tourism plays a key […]
UNWTO Partners with Niantic to Develop Innovative Tourism Experiences through Real-World Games
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has partnered with one of its newest Affiliate Members, real-world games developer Niantic, to enhance global tourism through the use of mobile augmented reality game […]
Arabian Travel Market signs partnership with Emaar Hospitality Group to be ATM’s Official Hotel Partner
Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the leading travel and tourism event for inbound and outbound tourism professionals in the Middle East, has renewed its host hotel […]
Community Involvement Needed in Cultural Tourism’s Digital Transformation, says UNWTO Seminar
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)’s International Seminar on Harnessing Cultural Tourism through Innovation and Technology and 40th Affiliate Members Plenary Session concluded with a renewed call for community participation in […]
Kenya applauds China’s decision to uphold ban on rhino and tiger parts
Kenya has lauded the Chinese government’s move to rescind its earlier decision to lift ban on rhino horn and tiger parts trade. Kenya had earlier on joined global wildlife conservation […]
Over 1150 senior industry specialists meet for 57th ICCA in Dubai
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) is hosting its 57th chapter in Dubai. Running till November 14, the four-day conference is being attended by over 1,150 senior industry professionals […]