States Progress towards Long Term Aspirational Goal on Aviation Emissions
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed progress by states towards a long-term aspirational goal (LTAG) of net-zero aviation carbon emissions by 2050 in line with the Paris […]
Armenia targets religious tourism with ground-breaking construction of 33 meters Christ Statue
The mountainous region of Hatis in Armenia is set to host the 2528 m-height gigantic statue of Jesus Christ in the proclamation of the country’s Christian values. The proposed site […]
IFEMA MADRID is operating at pre-pandemic levels, with a half-yearly turnover of more than 115 million euros
IFEMA MADRID made a strong comeback in the six months since the health crisis reached its pinnacle. In the first six months of the year, it accelerated its operations to […]
UN assessment on Sustainable Development Goals highlights Tourism’s role in achieving the ambitious Agenda
A United Nations global assessment of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) makes clear the important role that tourism must play in achieving the ambitious agenda for change. Launched […]
Premature Return to Pre-Pandemic Slot Rules Risks Continued Passenger Disruption- IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed concern that a premature return to pre-pandemic slot use rules in the EU this winter risks continuing disruption to passengers. The European Commission […]
Heathrow tells airlines to stop selling summer tickets
Heathrow Airport has told airlines to stop selling summer tickets, as the UK’s biggest airport struggles to cope with the rebound in air travel. The airport is limiting the number […]
La Rioja to host 2023 edition of UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism
The 7th edition of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Conference on Wine Tourism will be held in La Rioja in 2023. This new edition was presented at the Vivanco […]
Global Hotel Alliance and its hotel Brands accelerate Responsible Tourism Initiatives
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) and its hotel brands are ramping up their responsible tourism efforts in 2022 with new initiatives. The largest alliance of independent hotel brands, encompassing more than […]
Global tourism recovery led by Europe sets the stage for World Travel Market London
Global air travel is set to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels this summer, according to the summer Travel Outlook Report 2022 produced by World Travel Market London (WTM) and analytics […]