COVID-19: Latest UNWTO Statement
As the COVID-19 situation evolves, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) observes that full or partial travel restrictions have been – and continue to be – introduced across the world. These […]
World Travel & Tourism Council plans to hold its Global Summit in Autumn 2020
The World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC], which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, and the Government of Quintana Roo in Mexico, have announced that the 20th Global […]
COVID-19: UNWTO implores Governments and International Organisations to make Tourism part of recovery
Tourism faces up to the COVID-19 challenge and public health is paramount due to the fundamental people-to-people nature of the sector. A cross-cutting economic activity unlike any other, and an […]
Saudi Ministry of Tourism suspends tourism visa to seven countries at virus risk
The Ministry of Tourism, in coordination with relevant health authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced the following regulations: Temporary suspension on issuing tourism visas to tourists from […]
Covid-19: Marriott Hotels waives cancellation fees
Following the spread of the deadly and novel Coronavirus (covid-19) leading Hôtel Chain, Marriott International has announced the waiving off cancellation fees in countries mostly affected by the virus. In […]
Official : ITB Berlin 2020 cancelled
Berlin, 28 February 2020 – ITB Berlin 2020 will not take place. Due to the rapid spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) the Federal Ministry of Health and the Federal […]
“Cancel ITB to protect the global tourism fraternity” – Mohammed Hersi
In his first column for ATCNews, Mohammed Hersi, one of Kenya’s most high profile tourism personalities, has taken issue with the growing CoronaVirus crisis. Read his unedited thoughts why he […]
COVID-19: UNWTO and WHO call for responsibility and coordination
As the current outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) continues to develop, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) are committed to working together in guiding […]
UNWTO addresses European Parliament, highlight tourism’s role in new green deal
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) today addressed the European Parliament in the context of several high-level meetings aimed at placing tourism high on European Union’s agenda. Europe […]