Covid-19: UNWTO predict 20-30% fall in International tourist arrivals for 2020 in latest report
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released its updated assessment of the likely impact of the COVID-19 on international tourism. Taking into account the unparalleled introduction of travel restrictions across […]
UNWTO and WHO reaches out to innovators and entrepreneurs to accelerate Tourism recovery
In the face of an unprecedented challenge, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), calls on innovators and entrepreneurs to put forward new […]
Covid-19: UN Tourism News out
The latest UN Tourism News, a newsletter dedicated to serving the public ON activities of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) is out with a special issue on the novel coronavirus […]
Covid-19: WTTC urges governments to implement policies supportive of Travel and Tourism
Significant and Swift Measures are needed to support the Travel & Tourism sector in the turbulent months ahead. WTTC urges governments to implement policies that will directly support the sector […]
Why the Corona Virus Crisis is a Unique and Once in a Lifetime Opportunity for Destinations and the Tourism Industry
#StayHome, for now, is happening all over the world. For the #hospitality and #tourism industry, it is a huge and hard-hit and challenge. The Corona #COVID19 crisis, the #travel ban, […]
Emirates suspends all passenger flights over coronavirus outbreak
One of the world’s biggest airlines, Emirates, is suspending all passenger flights starting from Wednesday. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will shut down passenger services for its national carrier – […]
Youthfulness and digital transformation: A Powerful Combination!
During these challenging times with some travel restrictions, we have seen that the world is becoming more digital. For me, digital transformation is gaining more power and is becoming the […]
UNWTO convenes Global Tourism crisis meeting
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) hosted a high-level virtual meeting yesterday, bringing together key UN agencies, the chairs of its Executive Council and Regional Commissions, and private sector leaders. Tourism […]
Covid-19 : Open letter from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
No one can doubt that we are in uncharted territory. The coronavirus pandemic means the world is facing a threat on multiple fronts not seen in peacetime. The Travel & […]