Buenos Aires joins UNWTO network of Tourism Observatories as the city looks more closely at tourism impacts
Buenos Aires has become the latest city to join the International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO), a pioneering initiative of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) aimed at helping destinations […]
Global wildlife tourism generates five times more revenue than illegal wildlife trade annually
In 2018, wildlife tourism directly contributed $120.1bn to global GDP, versus the $23bn in revenue attributed to the illegal trade in wildlife, or 5.2 times more, according to new research […]
Amnesty International calls on people to “exercise caution” when travelling within the USA
Human rights group, Amnesty International in a historic travel advisory on the United States of America is asking travellers worldwide to exercise caution and have emergency contingency plan when travelling […]
Marriott to offer all-inclusive stays through luxury brands
Marriott International is launching an all-inclusive platform to serve the increasingly popular holiday segment. Given growing demand for premium and luxury all-inclusive stays, the company plans to build its platform […]
UNWTO and Barça Innovation Hub Launch Global Sports Tourism Start-up Competition
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in collaboration with Barça Innovation Hub (BIHUB) and with the support of the Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC), has announced the launch of the 1st […]
Star Alliance and NEC Corporation partners to enhance passenger experience
Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, and NEC Corporation, global leader in IT, network and biometric technologies, has signed a partnership agreement to develop a biometric data-based identification platform […]
ITB Asia Unveils Latest Conference Theme: “Bold Thoughts, Bold Moves”
Singapore, 23 July 2019 – ITB Asia, ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’, is set to deliver another year of thought-provoking and inspiring content to industry practitioners as part of its […]
Air France May Face Trial Over 2009 Crash That Killed 228
Air France may stand trial in the 2009 crash of a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris that killed all 228 people aboard. The airline has maintained that the […]
UNWTO July newsletter excites with Tourism innovation
The 88th and July edition of The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is out with exciting news and activities from the world of tourism. The newsletter which chronicles activities of UNWTO […]