UNWTO News Page 44
India tours & travel - 50 million tourists by 2020, UNWTO
World rebounded from economic slowdown in an apt manner. India too is making magnificent claims as it confirms its superiority in wake of global tourism.
United Nations praises Egypt’s tourism recovery plan
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation has praised Egypt’s efforts to restore its tourism industry and the resilience it has displayed in the face of adversity. It also acknowledged the crucial role tourism will play in the country’s economic recovery.
UNWTO welcomes signs of tourism recuperation in Egypt and Tunisia
As normality returns to Egypt and Tunisia, the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) welcomes efforts by national authorities to restore confidence among tourists and by foreign governments to update travel advisories accordingly.
UN World Tourism Organization praises PATA’s significant role in global tourism
Taleb Rifai, secretary-general of the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), has praised the Pacific Asia Travel Association’s (PATA) significant role in the growth of the global tourism industry.
UNWTO seeks Egyptian tourism boost
The World Tourism Organisation has confirmed it will seek to develop its collaborative relationship with Egypt in order to strengthen tourism in the country. The move comes as Egyptian tourism continues to recover from a spate of shark attacks in the popular resort of Sharm-el-Sheikh earlier this year.
UNWTO praises tourism efforts of developing nations
A new report from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation has singled out developing nations for praise following sharp increases in spending. Despite the continuing difficulties in the global economy, two thirds of national tourism organisations in developing countries increased their budgets last year the report finds.
Yogyakarta reopens following volcanic eruption
The Indonesian city of Yogyakarta has been declared safe and fully accessible for tourists following the eruption of the nearby Mount Merapi volcano last October. Most of the tourist infrastructure has not been affected by the eruption and the rapid response of the Indonesian authorities and the international community has allowed for a quick return to normality.
UNWTO to support the implementation of a new hotel classification system in Morocco
In today’s competitive marketplace, tourism’s sustainable development and growth must be accompanied by quality tourism services. With the aim of assisting its Member countries to reinforce their competitive advantages, UNWTO is supporting a new hotel classification system in Morocco to ensure the country’s accommodation industry meets international demand for quality service.
UNWTO: South-east Europe set for tourism boom
Tourism offers an effective and viable regional development tool through boosting economic growth and creating quality jobs across the south-east of Europe, argues UNWTO. This was the central message coming out of the Tourism as a Tool for Sustainable Regional Development Seminar, which took place in Tirana, Albania.
UNWTO: Tourist arrivals back to pre-precession levels
New research from the United Nations World Travel Organisation has found international tourist arrivals have returned to pre-recession levels. According to the data, the number of international tourist arrivals exceeded the record achieved during the same period of the pre-crisis year 2008.
UNWTO urges government tourism rethink
Governments around the world should follow the Chinese approach to tourism, according to the UNWTO Ministers Summit at World Travel Market. Taleb Rifai, secretary-general of the World Tourism Organization, said: “China is seeing the benefits from giving tourism a very high priority within government. It is an example other countries should try to follow.”
PATA partners with UNWTO on World Tourism Day
On the occasion of World Tourism Day, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is proud to align itself with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and its many initiatives in ensuring we have a greener world to live in.