
IBTM World 2025 strengthens international reach with record number of new and returning exhibitors
IBTM World, the leading international trade show for the meetings and events industry, has announced a further wave of exciting new international exhibitors for this year’s event, which is due

El Salvador and Cabo Verde to host World Tourism Day in 2026 and 2027
The United Nations Tourism General Assembly, which has just concluded its 26th session in Riyadh, has confirmed El Salvador and Cabo Verde as the official host countries for the 2026

UN Tourism moves to institutionalize Africa & Americas Summit as permanent platform for South-South cooperation
The recently concluded 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh has taken a major step toward strengthening cooperation between Africa and the Americas with a proposal to institutionalize the UN

UN Tourism General Assembly Confirms Shaikha Al Nowais as New Secretary-General
Shaikha Al Nowais has been confirmed as the new Secretary-General of UN Tourism. Meeting in Riyadh, the Organization’s General Assembly formally ratified her nomination and showed their strong support. Ms.

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