UNWTO News Page 42
UNWTO offers support to Tunisian tourism recovery
As one of the early nuclei of the Arab Spring, Tunisia has been making international headlines for much of 2011. Many have been positive, with the people of the North African country able to overthrow despotic ruler Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, but this has come at a price.
UNWTO supporting tourism in Tunisia
UNWTO and the Tunisian Government have signed a partnership agreement under which UNWTO will support the country’s tourism development. Policy guidance, marketing and training for the tourism workforce are among the planned areas of cooperation.
UNWTO, OAS in sustainable tourism drive
UNWTO and the Organization of American States (OAS) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at developing sustainable tourism policies and enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of the tourism sector in the Americas.
Tourism key to the economic recovery of Egypt
As the leading foreign exchange earner and representing one in every seven jobs tourism is key to the economic recovery of Egypt prime minister Essam Sharaf has said. Following discussions with UNWTO secretary-general, Taleb Rifai, and president of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), David Scowsill, Sharaf confirmed the strategic importance of tourism for the country’s economic recovery and social stability, especially in the current transition period.
UNWTO signs deal with Organization of American States (OAS)
UNWTO and the Organization of American States (OAS) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at developing sustainable tourism policies and enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of the tourism sector in the Americas.
President Schmitt of Hungary: supporting tourism through UNWTO/ WTTC campaign
The President of Hungary, Pál Schmitt, is among the first European heads of state to join the ongoing World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Leaders for Tourism Campaign.
Zuma signs up for WTTC Leaders for Tourism Campaign
South African president, Jacob Zuma, has become latest head of state to join the ongoing World Tourism Organization and World Travel & Tourism Council Leaders for Tourism Campaign. The news comes ahead of the annual WTTC sponsored World Travel & Tourism Summit, which takes place in Las Vegas next week.
Sichuan remembers May 12th, 2008, but looks to the future
The National Tourism Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNTA), together with the Provincial Government of Sichuan, has officially opened the 2011 Sichuan International Tourism Festival, 2011 with a formal ceremony held at the town of Shuimo in Wenchuan County, Sichuan ProvinceRunning until May 15th, 2011 this international tourism festival commemorates the devastation caused by the 8.0-magnitude earthquake that struck the province of Sichuan at 2:28pm China local time on May 12th, 2008 with devastating consequences to both life and property.
UNWTO reveals global tourism recovery
International tourist arrivals grew by close to five per cent during the first months of 2011, consolidating the seven per cent rebound registered in 2010, according to UNWTO figures. According to the April Interim Update of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, growth was positive in all world (sub)regions during January and February 2011, with the exception of the Middle East and North Africa.
UNWTO supporting tourism recovery in Tunisia
UNWTO will support the Recovery Plan designed by the Ministry of Tourism of Tunisia to revive the tourism sector. The agreement was reached during the recent official visit of UNWTO Secretary-General to Tunisia
UNWTO links up with IDB to boost tourism
The UN World Tourism Organisation and the Inter-American Development Bank have deepened their cooperation on tourism development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Joint activities will focus on improving the measurement of tourism, strengthening governance, and promoting investment in the region.
UN agencies: no risk to travel to and from Japan
The United Nations organizations (WHO, IAEA, UNWTO, WMO, IMO, ICAO, ILO) closely monitoring the effects of the damaged Fukushima Daiichi plant remain confident that radiation levels do not present health or transportation safety hazards to passengers and crew.