G20 Ministers welcome UNWTO Recommendations for Tourism’s ‘Green Transformation’
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 […]
#TourismRestart: UNWTO and IATA collaborate on Destination Tracker to restore confidence in Travel
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announce a Destination Tracker in preparation for the restart of international travel. It is the result of both […]
Ibero-American leaders urged to embrace tourism as driver of development
The unique power of tourism to drive sustainable development was made clear as UNWTO took part in the 27th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government in Andorra. With […]
#TourismRestart: UNWTO and Facebook Partner to Support Member States to Leverage Digital Marketing
The World Tourism Organization (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. Over […]
French lawmakers approve a ban on short domestic flights
(Reuters) – French lawmakers voted late on Saturday to abolish domestic flights on routes than can be covered by train in under two-and-a-half hours, as the government seeks to lower […]
#TourismRestart: 9th Global Tourism Crisis Committee reiterates the need to harmonise Travel & Health Protocols
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has again convened its Global Tourism Crisis Committee to lead the sector in harmonizing travel and health protocols and securing vital financing for businesses struggling […]
#TourismRestart: UNWTO Welcomes EU Support and urges Europe To Lead
Only with strong and coordinated political action can Europe reopen to tourism in time for the peak summer season. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has again stressed the importance of […]
New Research Backs Rapid Testing for Safe and Efficient Restart of Air Travel-IATA
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to accept best-in-class rapid antigen tests in fulfillment of COVID -19 testing requirements following the publication of new research […]
IBTM Events adds IBTM Wired to Global Events Portfolio
IBTM Events today announces the launch of a new online event, IBTM Wired which will take place from 28 June – 1 July 2021. The event is a permanent addition […]