UK is losing its competitiveness against other European destinations, increasing the UK’s isolation.
Mallorca joins UNWTO’s network of sustainable tourism observatories
UNWTO welcomes Mallorca’s Sustainable Tourism Observatory into its International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO).
Travel industry calls for swift adaoption of harmonised EU travel rules
Ahead of the EU Ambassadors’ meeting on 11 June, the European travel and tourism industry associations call on Member States to approve the Commission’s proposal to start lifting travel restrictions in the EU in a coordinated way.
Long-haul travellers still cautious about planning trips to Europe
News of easing pandemic restrictions boosts travellers’ hopes for summer 2021; however, overseas trips are not yet the preferred option for many.
2021 results tracking projections, bright spots to emerge in 2022
The new mid-year revision of the ‘Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2021-2023’ from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) indicates a hard year ahead in 2021 but with recovery occurring thereafter, albeit in a very uneven fashion.
Britain as a visitor destination in global spotlight
Britain as a visitor destination will be in the global media spotlight with the G7 Summit in Cornwall fast approaching and VisitBritain is taking the opportunity to inspire future travel.
Tourism stakeholders invited to share progress on climae action
UNWTO is inviting public and private stakeholders from around the world to take part in a Global Survey of Climate Action in Tourism.
UNWTO and Greece to launch Maritime Tourism Research Centre
UNWTO is to collaborate with the Greek Ministry of Tourism in establishing a first research station dedicated to measuring the sustainable development of coastal and maritime tourism across the Mediterranean.
OECD’s new initiative for safe international travel
OECD framework gives countries the flexibility to lower or raise their health protection measures while coordinating their responses within the international community.
Tourist numbers down 83% but confidence rising
International tourist arrivals were down 83% in the first quarter of 2021 but UNWTO Confidence Index shows signs of a slow uptick in confidence.
