Thomas Cook in last-ditch talks to avoid collapse
Thomas Cook is holding last-ditch talks with key players on Sunday in a bid to avert a collapse that will affect 150,000 UK holidaymakers abroad and put 9,000 British jobs […]
#WTD2019: “Tourism and Jobs: A better Future for All”
As the day earmarked to celebrate tourism in the world draw closer, we share with you the official message of the Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Ambassador […]
Major Decisions and highlights from 62nd UNWTO CAF Meeting
The 62nd UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) held within the context of the 23rd session of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, from […]
23rd UNWTO General Assembly commits to more sustainable, ethical and accessible Tourism
St Petersburg, Russian Federation, 16 September – The 23rd Session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (9 – 13 September 2019) has drawn to a close in […]
Kyriakidis To Step Down As President of Marriott International Middle East & Africa
Marriott International has announced that Alex Kyriakidis, president and managing director of the company’s Middle East & Africa division, will transition from the position effective 31 December 2019 to take […]
UNWTO and Globalia launch 2nd Global Tourism Start-up Competition
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has joined Globalia, a leading tourism group in Spain and Latin America, to launch the second edition of the UNWTO Global Tourism Start-up Competition. After […]
Tourism has ‘Life-Changing Potential’ – World Tourism Organization General Assembly
St Petersburg, Russian Federation, 12 September 2019 – Tourism Ministers from around the world have gathered at the 23d Session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) […]
UNWTO General Assembly Adopts Global Convention on Tourism Ethics
The 23rd session of the UNWTO General Assembly officially adopted the International Convention on Tourism Ethics. This is a big step forward as UNWTO works to make the global tourism […]
San Sebastian Wins UNWTO Award For Sustainability & Governance While Portugal Named Most Accessible Destination
Photo Credit: roscongress The Spanish city of San Sebastian was awarded the 2019 World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) prize for Public Policy and Governance at a ceremony attended by leaders of […]