
International tourism recovers pre-pandemic levels in 2024
With 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals recorded globally, 2024 marked the recovery of international tourism from the worst crisis in the sector’s history. A majority of destinations welcomed more international

Airlines Oppose UK ETA Price Hike
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opposes the UK Home Office proposal to increase the costs of UK Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) by 60% to GBP 16. Willie Walsh, IATA’s

FITUR 2025: Over 25 African Destinations set to showcase offerings
As the first major travel trade show of the year, the FITUR International Tourism Fair draws near, VoyagesAfriq has confirmed the participation of over 25 African destinations. The participants comprise

Time for action: IMEX launches 2025 Talking Point
Ahead of IMEX Frankfurt in May, the IMEX Group has announced the next evolution of its Talking Point with the topic for 2025: Impact 2.0 – Activating the Future. The

FITUR 2025 Highlights the Transformative Role of Tourism and Its Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation
Organized by IFEMA MADRID, the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) brings together the global tourism market in its 45th edition, showcasing from January 22 to 26 the outstanding performance of

Tourism Experts to unpack Sustainable Food Management at FiturNext
Professionals such as Rafael Fernández-Álava from Costa Cruises, Ana Díaz Perez from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Mayte Alonso Gª de Vinuesa from Tourism of Extremadura, and Álvaro Sánchez López

Air Cargo Demand up 8.2% in November 2024 – 16th Month of Consecutive Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2024 global air cargo markets showing: • Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 8.2% compared to November

UN Tourism at FITUR 2025: A Blueprint for Resilient and Inclusive Tourism
UN Tourism is set to make a significant impact at this year’s FITUR International Tourism Fair, with a packed agenda aimed at advancing innovation, accessibility and collaboration in the global

Tourism as a driver of rural empowerment: UN Tourism Global Conference concludes in Viet Nam
UN Tourism joined with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam to host the First Conference on Tourism for Rural Development in the historic town of Hoi An.