America Tourism News
Obama victory welcomed by tourism industry
Tourism insiders around the world have welcomed the re-election of American president Barack Obama following a hotly contested battle with Republican candidate Mitt Romney. Obama is widely seen as proactive in the tourism arena, having overseen the launch of Brand USA during his first term.
Experts to debate role of tourism in fostering regional integration
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), and the government of Ceará, Brazil, will bring together international and national experts to debate the impact of tourism on development, social inclusion, and regional integration in the Americas (Fortaleza, Brazil, November 28-29, 2011).