UNWTO Leads Key Discussions on Sector Trends and Outlooks at Tourism Economy Forum in Macau

At the 2019 Global Tourism Economy Forum, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has highlighted the importance of diversification, creativity and innovation for ensuring that the sector’s unique potential as a […]
Emirates Warns of Fare Increases Due to Tariff Dispute

If tariffs go up, airlines can’t always absorb them and customers end up paying more. In this case, we might eventually see the two sides come to an agreement but […]
Hilton appoints new head for Africa and Middle East

Jochem-Jan Sleiffer replaces Rudi Jagersbacher, who has been heading the region for eight years Global hotel operator Hilton has appointed Jochem-Jan Sleiffer as the new head for the Middle East, […]
World’s Most Disruptive Sports Tourism Start-Ups Celebrated at Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macau, SAR

The growing sports tourism sector has taken centre stage at the Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macau, SAR with the first ‘SPORTSTECH’ edition of the World Tourism Organization’s Tourism Tech […]
Global City Leaders Adopt ‘Nur-Sultan Declaration’ On Smart Cities At Urban Tourism Summit in Kazakhstan

Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, 10 October – City leaders from around the world have met in the Kazakh capital of Nur-Sultan for the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Urban Tourism Summit. The […]
Regulation Catches up with Innovation – The Case of Short-Term Rentals

Madrid, Spain, 10 October 2019 – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has published the first systematic overview of how both national governments and local authorities are addressing and managing new […]
EBRD and UNWTO team up to promote inclusive tourism and achieve SDGs

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the UNWTO are joining forces to strengthen sustainable and inclusive tourism as a tool for achieving growth and development. Under an […]
New Australia’s South West Sustainable Tourism Observatory joins the UNWTO Observatory Network

Australia’s South West Sustainable Tourism Observatory, has officially become the latest member of the World Tourism Organization’s International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO). The Observatory will work to monitor […]
World Tourism Day 2019 Celebrates “Tourism and Jobs: A Better Future For All”

Tourism’s potential to build a “better future for all” is the central message of World Tourism Day 2019, which has been officially celebrated at a high-level summit in New Delhi. […]