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UNWTO reports strong tourism growth for early 2018
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s latest barometer, international tourist arrivals grew six per cent in the first six months of 2018 after a record year of growth in 2017.
Revamped ministers summit unveiled for World Travel Market 2018
Investment in innovation and smart management for tourism will form the major theme of the ministerial summit of this year’s World Travel Market.
UNWTO report seeks to tackle overtourism
A new World Tourism Organisation report aims to help manage growing urban tourism flows and their impact on cities and residents. The report examines how to manage tourism in urban destinations to the benefit of visitors and residents alike.
Minister Bartlett unveils speakers for Tourism Resilience Summit of the Americas
Preparations are underway for the Tourism Resilience Summit of the Americas, which is scheduled to take place at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica, on September 13th.
Tourism grows at fastest pace since 2010 says UNWTO
International tourist arrivals grew seven per cent in 2017, the highest increase since 2010, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s latest collection of Tourism Highlights.
Minister Bartlett welcomes resilience conference to Jamaica
Jamaica tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, has announced the country will host a resilience summit with key global stakeholders and thought leaders on September 13th at the University of the West Indies, Mona.
UNWTO records strong increase in international arrivals for early 2018
International tourist arrivals grew six per cent in the first four months of 2018, compared to the same period last year, not only continuing the strong 2017 trend, but exceeding UNWTO’s forecast for 2018.
Pololikashvili sets out agenda for UNWTO leadership
The city of San Sebastian, Spain hosted the 108th meeting of the executive council of the World Tourism Organisation. During the meeting, secretary general Zurab Pololikashvili obtained the support of this key governing body for the priorities that will set up the work of the organisation for the coming years.
UNWTO points to role of human capital development in Middle Eastern tourism
The 44th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Middle East, organised by ministry of tourism of Egypt, has focused on innovation and digital transformation.
UNWTO: Strong outbound tourism demand from both traditional and emerging markets last year
Virtually all source markets reported higher tourism spending in 2017, reflecting continued strong demand for international tourism across all world regions. Both emerging and advanced economies fuelled growth, led by the United States which spent US$ 12 billion more on travel abroad, according to the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.
WTTC links with United Nations for climate change action
The World Travel & Tourism Council and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change have agreed a common agenda for climate action in the tourism sector.
Messi appointed to UNWTO ambassadorial role
Considered by many the best football player of all time, Lionel Messi has joined the World Tourism Organisation to promote the value of responsible tourism.