Breaking: At least 28 dead in Madeira bus crash
A tourist bus has overturned on the Portuguese island of Madeira leaving 28 people dead and others injured. The deaths were confirmed by Lusa, the national news agency. German newspaper […]
Global leaders in travel and tourism industry meet the next generation at World Tourism Forum Lucerne
The World Tourism Forum Lucerne 2019 is going to bridge the silos for three days in early May: academia meets industry, private sector meets public and young entrepreneurs meet established […]
DXB and DWC ready for 45-day runway closure
Dubai Airports confirmed operations teams at both airports are ‘good to go’ for the commencement of the 45-day long refurbishment of the southern runway at Dubai International (DXB). The runway […]
Balearic Islands poised to become first tourism destination developed under 2030 Agenda
Deploying new resources and actions for the progressive adaptation of the Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca and Formentera) to the objectives of the 2030 Agenda, is one of the main objectives […]
WTFL’s Start-Up Innovation Camp 2019 – 15 finalists selected
The international jury of the World Tourism Forum Lucerne has chosen 15 finalists for the 4th Start-Up Innovation Camp in Lucerne, Switzerland from 1 to 2 May 2019. The finalists […]
UNWTO Convenes Cities in Lisbon to Cooperate on a Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Tourism Agenda
Lisbon- Portugal, 8 April 2019 – The first UNWTO Mayors Forum for Sustainable Urban Tourism, co-organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Ministry of Economy of Portugal and the […]
Puerto Rico to host 2020 Global Summit of WTTC
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico as the destination for its 2020 Global Summit from 21 – 23 April 2020. WTTC […]
WTTC president Guevara opens Global Summit in Seville, Spain
“Tourism is truly the best partner for governments to generate economic growth, create jobs and reduce poverty,” World Travel & Tourism Council president Gloria Guevara has told delegates at the […]
Finalists of the 1st Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition announced
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Basque Culinary Center (BCC), with the support of PromPeru have announced the finalists to win the 1st Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition, which recognize […]
