UNWTO partners with Telefónica to promote tourism sector digitalization
he framework agreement between the two organizations was signed in Madrid by Jaime Cabal, Deputy Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization, and by Eduardo Navarro, Director of Communication, Corporate Affairs, […]
First Airbus ACJ319neo completes maiden flight
The ACJ319neo has successfully completed a first flight, lasting one hour and 55 minutes. The news comes as the plane begins a short flight-test programme to verify its corporate jet […]
Qatar inks deal with UNWTO to sponsor Maiden Global Tourism Sports competition
The Qatar National Tourism Council and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has signed an agreement which will see the oil rich country sponsor the Maiden sports competition. The agreement which […]
Breaking: At least 28 dead in Madeira bus crash
A tourist bus has overturned on the Portuguese island of Madeira leaving 28 people dead and others injured. The deaths were confirmed by Lusa, the national news agency. German newspaper […]
Global leaders in travel and tourism industry meet the next generation at World Tourism Forum Lucerne
The World Tourism Forum Lucerne 2019 is going to bridge the silos for three days in early May: academia meets industry, private sector meets public and young entrepreneurs meet established […]
DXB and DWC ready for 45-day runway closure
Dubai Airports confirmed operations teams at both airports are ‘good to go’ for the commencement of the 45-day long refurbishment of the southern runway at Dubai International (DXB). The runway […]
Balearic Islands poised to become first tourism destination developed under 2030 Agenda
Deploying new resources and actions for the progressive adaptation of the Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca and Formentera) to the objectives of the 2030 Agenda, is one of the main objectives […]
WTFL’s Start-Up Innovation Camp 2019 – 15 finalists selected
The international jury of the World Tourism Forum Lucerne has chosen 15 finalists for the 4th Start-Up Innovation Camp in Lucerne, Switzerland from 1 to 2 May 2019. The finalists […]
UNWTO Convenes Cities in Lisbon to Cooperate on a Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Tourism Agenda
Lisbon- Portugal, 8 April 2019 – The first UNWTO Mayors Forum for Sustainable Urban Tourism, co-organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Ministry of Economy of Portugal and the […]