More than 27,000 business appointments made at ITB Asia 2019, exceeding past year’s performance
ITB Asia, ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’, came to a close today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, having attracted a record number of […]
ITB Asia continues to break records with exhibitor numbers at all time high
ITB Asia, ‘Asia’s leading travel trade show’ opened its doors today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Over the next three days from 16 […]
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 […]