
UN Tourism teams up with UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle to turn Entertainment into a catalyst for global Innovation and jobs
UN Tourism has partnered with UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle (UMHL), the entertainment-driven hospitality venture powered by Universal Music Group (UMG) and the Center for Music Ecosystems (CME) to harness the

Shaikha Al Nowais Pledges Inclusive and Purpose-Driven Leadership as She Accepts Role of UN Tourism Secretary-General
In a historic moment for global tourism governance, Her Excellency Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais of the United Arab Emirates delivered a heartfelt and forward-looking acceptance speech as the newly elected Secretary-General of UN

Zurab Pololikashvili Opens 26th UN Tourism General Assembly with Call for Optimism, Cooperation and Innovation
UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili opened the 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh on Sunday, striking a tone of gratitude, optimism, and purpose as he addressed delegates for the final

The 26th UN Tourism General Assembly underway in Riyadh
The 26th UN Tourism General Assembly opened in Riyadh with a structured series of technical and policy-driven sessions that set a clear foundation for the week’s multilateral deliberations. Convening from

Travel industry growth to outpace global economy, says WTM Global Travel Report
The travel industry is set to grow at a faster pace than the global economy over the next 10 years, according to the World Travel Market Global Travel Report. Released

WTM London Opens tomorrow with focus on Industry Transformation
The 45th edition of World Travel Market London commences tomorrow, 4 November 2025, at ExCeL London, positioned to be the largest in the event’s history. Under the overarching theme, “Reimagining Travel in

IATA Launches Global Campaign to Help Travelers Fly Safely with Lithium Batteries
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched ‘Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries’, a global safety campaign that gives travelers seven simple rules for carrying mobile phones, laptops, power banks,

Will Artificial Intelligence Kill the Human Heart of Hospitality?
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic buzzword. It has arrived and is reshaping industries at speed. From robotics to data-driven management systems, AI is already streamlining repetitive tasks across

Angola is the official host country of ITB Berlin 2026
Angola, located in southwest Africa, and the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show officially announce their partnership for the sixtieth anniversary of ITBBerlin in 2026. An international stage for a hidden gem: