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Global tourism to rebound strongly in 2010
Global tourism should rebound strongly in 2010 after the credit crisis and swine flu produced “one of the most difficult years” for the industry, according to a new report from the UNWTO.
Statement by The UN World Tourism Organization On Haiti
The UNWTO is deeply saddened by the losses of lives and devastation caused by the earthquake that struck Haiti and expresses its support to its people and sincere condolences to those who lost their loved ones.
Tourism Ministers Give Insight Into 2010
UNWTO Ministers’ Summit at WTM and individual minister interviews available at www.wtmlondon.com
Travel and tourism industry sets the standard on climate change
Travel and tourism is one of the largest industries in the world providing a strong impetus to global economic development.
Tourism showing signs of recovery
The decline in tourism may have plateaued according to new report from a member of the UN World Tourism Organisation. The October Tourism Barometer showed just a small decline – -3% for the peak season months of July and August – compared to the year before.
South Africa to host UNWTO inaugural summit on tourism, sport & mega-events in 2010
At a global level the Travel & Tourism (T&T) sector has emerged as one of the 21st Century’s critical drivers of economic growth, job creation and development of communities, regions and nations. The ‘Tourism Economy’, a vital source of employment, revenue, investment, trade and unity, has recently been recognised as a powerful stimulus for recovery from the global economic crisis.
Global tourism is recovering, says UNWTO
The global tourism industry is over the worst and recovery in 2010 looks on the cards, according to the latest report from the UNWTO. The findings suggest a moderation in the falls registered in the first half of this year, following macroeconomic upward revisions from the IMF along with new international tourism figures to August this year.
Global tourism falls 8 percent, says UNWTO
Tourism worldwide is suffering a harsher contraction than expected, according to new figures from The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
3rd annual Ministers’ Summit announced for November 2009
The 3rd annual Ministers’ Summit will be held on 11 November 2009 in London by UNWTO and the World Travel Market (WTM). This key gathering of travel & tourism stakeholders will serve to assess the effects of the economic crisis on the industry and provide new solutions to overcome current challenges.
Global tourism down 8%, says UNWTO
International tourism fell 8% in the first four months of this year compared to the same period in 2008, according to the new edition of the thrice-yearly UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.Arrivals fell to 247m arrivals, but the tourism body estimates that the rate of decline is expected to ease during the remainder of 2009. Current market conditions mean that international tourism is now forecast to decrease by between 4% and 6% in 2009.
Geoffrey Lipman, Assistant Secretary General, UNWTO @ WTTC 2009
Breaking Travel News interviews Geoffrey Lipman (UNWTO) is Assistant Secretary General and Spokesperson of the UNWTO, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation
IH&RA expresses concerns over swine flu
Commenting on the current developments regarding the swine influenza outbreak, Dr. Ghassan Aïdi, President of the International Hotel & Restaurant Association “IH&RA” informs on the importance of the safety and well-being of the hospitality industry and confirms that the IH&RA is working closely together with the Tourism Emergency Response Network “TERN” partners, the United Nation World Tourism Organization “UNWTO”, the World Health Organization “WHO” and sharing views on the matter on continuous basis. Dr. Ghassan Aïdi also said, this ensures first that the special situation of the hospitality industry is taken fully into account in “WHO” considerations and that the industry is able to provide the best and most accurate advice to travelers, limiting the impacts on the travel and tourism industry.