Positive industry outlook reflected at ITB Berlin 2025
ITB Berlin is setting the pace shortly before the trade show begins: with 95 per cent of the display area already booked, a record number of international exhibitors from 165
Basketball Legends Stephen Curry and Zaza Pachulia Appointed as Special Ambassadors for UN Tourism
UN Tourism is proud to announce the appointment of basketball legends Stephen Curry and Zaza Pachulia as Special Ambassadors for Sports Tourism. The addition of two of the greatest athletes
UN Tourism Launches Call for Nominations for Best Tourism Villages 2025
UN Tourism has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its prestigious Best Tourism Villages initiative. This initiative marks a continued commitment to advancing rural tourism as a catalyst for
African Ministers applaud UN Tourism Secretary-General for commitment to advancing Tourism on the continent
Photo Credit: Julia Robles African Ministers of Tourism have commended UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili for his unwavering dedication to promoting tourism across the continent. This recognition was expressed during
International Women’s Day 2025: Empowering Women and Girls Through Tourism
On 8 March 2025, we will come together to celebrate International Women’s Day under the theme “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This is more than a motto;
Morocco to Host UN Tourism’s First Thematic Office in Africa
The Kingdom of Morocco has taken a significant step in strengthening its leadership in Africa’s tourism sector with the signing of an agreement to host the first United Nations thematic
Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2024 full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance showing record high demand. • Total full-year traffic in 2024 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers
ICCA Achieves The PLEDGE on Food Waste Event Certification at Abu Dhabi’s ADNEC
The 63rd ICCA Congress, which took place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 20-23 October 2024, is the first global event to achieve the Zero Food Waste to Landfill
FITUR exceeds expectations with record-breaking attendance
The 45th International Tourism Fair, organized by IFEMA MADRID, closed its doors with outstanding participation and attendance figures. FITUR has exceeded expectations, reaching a first estimate of nearly 255,000 visitors,
