Maiden Global Youth Tourism Summit launched
The first Global Youth Tourism Summit aimed at empowering the youth to be active participants in decision-making processes in the tourism sector has been launched today February 2, 2022. The […]
Time to End US Pre-Departure Testing for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with Airlines for America (A4A) and 28 US and international aviation and travel and tourism stakeholder groups, urged the US […]
Maiden FITUR Cruises receives massive Industry support
January 25, 2022 (MADRID, SPAIN) – The first edition of FITUR Cruises was not only a great success but welcomed with open arms, exceeding expectations and confirming why cruise travel […]
World Tourism Organization welcomes WHO’s call for restrictions on travel to be lifted
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has welcomed the call of its sister UN agency World Health Organization (WHO) for restrictions on travel to be lifted or eased. Citing the varied […]
Accelerate Easing of Travel Restrictions- IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to accelerate relaxation of travel restrictions as COVID-19 continues to evolve from the pandemic to endemic stage. IATA called for: Removing all […]
FITUR 2022 rounds up with record Trade Participation
FITUR 2022, the International Tourism Trade Fair organised by IFEMA MADRID has ended with impressive trade participation. This special tourism recovery edition which has been held since last Tuesday, 19th […]
Tourism Grows 4% in 2021 but Remains Far Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Global tourism experienced a 4% upturn in 2021, compared to 2020 (415 million versus 400 million). However, international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) were still 72% below the pre-pandemic year of […]
#FITUR2022: IFEMA, the Community of Madrid and the City Council launch ‘Madrid Turismo by IFEMA’, to promote international tourism
The Community of Madrid, the City Council and IFEMA MADRID come together to create a unique platform to promote tourism in the region internationally. ‘Madrid Turismo by IFEMA’ originated from […]
Maiden UNWTO Tourism Investment Guide put spotlight on Dominican Republic
Madrid, Spain, 20 January 2022 – UNWTO has launched the first in a series of tourism investment guidelines focused on a specific country. Developed alongside the Ministry of Tourism of […]