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TOURISM’S IMPORTANCE FOR GROWTH HIGHLIGHTED IN WORLD ECONOMIC OUTLOOK REPORT

TOURISM’S IMPORTANCE FOR GROWTH HIGHLIGHTED IN WORLD ECONOMIC OUTLOOK REPORT

13 November 2023 Press Release Tourism News Organisations & Operators

Tourism has again been identified as a key driver of economic recovery and growth in a new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). With UNWTO data pointing to a return to 95% of pre-pandemic tourist numbers by the end of the year in the best case scenario, the IMF report outlines the positive impact the sector’s rapid recovery will have on certain economies worldwide.

7th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism in La Rioja, Spain to Explore Sustainable Future

7th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism in La Rioja, Spain to Explore Sustainable Future

The 7th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism, set to take place in La Rioja, Spain, from November 22-24, 2023, will focus on the future of sustainable wine tourism. Co-organized by UNWTO, the Government of La Rioja, and the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism of Spain, the conference will address key themes such as innovation in blending tradition and technology, skills development, the role of data in shaping wine tourism, governance and partnerships, sustainability, and rural development.