IFEMA closes FITUR with a 5% increase in trade registration and a record number of visits
The International Tourism Trade Fair FITUR 2020, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, closed its doors today with an excellent set of results. This special event surpassed all expectations with […]
Côte d’Ivoire signs deal to host Global Investment Forum on Tourism
Picture: Siandou Fofana(left) and Zurab Pololikashvili (right) display copy of the agreement The Government of Côte d’Ivoire through the Ministry of Tourism and leisure has signed an agreement with World […]
The King of Spain pledges support for UNWTO’s Tourism Ambitions
His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain joined the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for a special gala dinner in Madrid , further strengthening the support and commitment of Spain to […]
2020: A New Year of opportunities for African Youth in Tourism
It’s the beginning of another decade and as the phenomenon has been for some time now, global tourism trends are fast changing. Travelers are becoming more choosy and smarter about […]
#FITUR2020: FITUR celebrates four decades of travel shows and industry success
The Capital of Spain, Madrid will once again open its doors to over 50,000 travel and tourism professionals during the 40th anniversary of the FITUR International Tourism Fair in IFEMA, […]
International Tourism continues to outpace the Global Economy
1.5 billion international tourist arrivals were recorded in 2019, globally. A 4% increase on the previous year which is also forecast for 2020, confirming tourism as a leading and resilient […]
#FITUR2020: UNWTO focuses on Sustainability, Innovation and Accessibility at FITUR
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will place innovation and sustainability at the top of the agenda as it returns to the International Tourism Fair in Madrid (FITUR). At the 40th […]
UNWTO Secretary General’s outlook for Africa for 2020
Africa’s tourism gains in the year 2019 is set to continue with focus on the ‘’Agenda for Africa 2030- Tourism for Inclusive Growth’’ adopted at the 23rd UNWTO General Assembly […]
Preparations in full swing as Morocco gears up for the Hosting of 24th UNWTO General Assembly
Following their most applauded election at the 23rd General Assembly to host the subsequent edition, Morocco has began earnest preparations to deliver a great event in Africa. A delegation from […]