Unwto News
UNWTO issues first report into gay travel trends
A benchmark affiliate report has been published by the United Nations World Tourism Association in partnership with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association. The Global Report on LGBT tourism found destinations offering a tolerant culture were reaping the benefits of increased travel to – and spend by – gay travellers.
UNWTO secretary general meets Spanish tourism minister
United Nations World Tourism Organisation secretary general, Taleb Rifai, has met with the Spanish minister Tourism, José Manuel Soria, to discuss the role of tourism in the national recovery. Congratulating minister Soria on his recent appointment, Rifai spoke of the relevance of basing UNWTO, the United Nations specialised agency for tourism, in Spain, one of the world’s leading tourism destinations.
Ramsar Convention and UNWTO join forces to celebrate World Wetlands Day
From the Great Barrier Reef to the Okavango Delta, the Danube Delta and many other thousands of wetlands, the human love for watery places has sustained tourism and recreation in wetlands around the world for countless decades.
UNWTO and Tunisia hold international Conference on Future of Mediterranean Tourism
UNWTO and the Ministry of Tourism of Tunisia will organize an international Conference on the Future of Mediterranean Tourism on the island of Djerba (April 16-17, 2012). The news was announced at the Tourism Investment Forum for Africa, INVESTOUR, held during the international travel fair, FITUR (Madrid, Spain, January19).
UNWTO urges continued tourism investment in Africa
Speaking at the Tourism Investment Forum for Africa (INVESTOUR), UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai encouraged companies to continue investing in Africa and its growing tourism markets.
UNWTO Secretary General pledges support for Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands Carnival
Mr. Taleb Rifai, Secretary General of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), received at his Madrid Headquarters in Spain on Friday, January 20, 2012, a Seychelles’ delegation comprised of the CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, Alain St.Ange; the Seychelles Director for Europe, Bernadette Wilemin; the island’s Tourism Head of International Cooperation, Ralph Hissen-Lee; and their Tourism Copywriter and Consultant, Glynn Burridge.
Seychelles Tourism Delegation pays courtesy call on UNWTO head in Madrid
A delegation from Seychelles Tourism Board comprising of the CEO, Alain St.Ange; director for Europe, Bernadette Willemin; head of International Cooperation, Ralph Hissen-Lee and tourism copywriter and consultant, Glynn Burridge paid a courtesy call on UNWTO head, Talib Rifai, on Friday 20 January after attending the FITUR tourism trade fair in Madrid, Spain.
International tourism to reach 1 billion in 2012
International tourist arrivals grew by over 4 percent in 2011 to 980 million, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. With growth expected to continue in 2012, at a somewhat slower rate, international tourist arrivals are on track to reach the milestone 1 billion mark later this year.
UNWTO: International tourism to reach one billion in 2012
International tourist arrivals grew by over four per cent in 2011 to 980 million, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. With growth expected to continue in 2012, at a somewhat slower rate, international tourist arrivals are on track to reach the milestone one billion mark later this year.
UNWTO collaborates with SATTE
SATTE 2012 has added another feather to its cap. Close on the heels of the CII-SATTE conference tie-up, the UN World Trade Organization (UNWTO) has collaborated with SATTE and will make a presentation as part of the SATTE conferences program.
UNWTO renews commitment to sustainable tourism
UNWTO and the Tour Operators’ Initiative for Sustainable Tourism Development have renewed their commitment to work together in promoting sustainable tourism practices. The deal was agreed during the last meeting of TOI held in Madrid at the Headquarters of UNWTO, which hosts the TOI Secretariat.
UNWTO Volunteers promote tourism’s contribution to development
UNWTO Volunteers work on tourism projects around the world, contributing to development through tourism.