According to the latest data, tourism’s GDP growth rate is expected to be 9.7%, making it one of the fastest-growing countries.
14 million jobs to be created by African tourism sector
Travel & Tourism GDP growth set to outpace the overall economy for the next 10 years.
U.S. tourism sector suffered loss of $766 billion in 2020
Research conducted by the global tourism body shows the impact of COVID-19 to the U.S. economy in 2020 and states the return of international travel will open a pathway to recovery.
UNWTO allies with Spain to face the demographic challenge
Tourism and innovation were highlighted as key solutions to address the depopulation being suffered by the rural environment at the forum entitled “Facing the Demographic Challenge through Tourism and Innovation” in Segovia. @UNWTO
Tourism offers resilience in uncertain times
Tourism’s growth, unlike almost any other economic sector, offers the economic and social resilience needed in times of uncertainty. @UNWTO
Citizens recognize the positive impact of the tourism sector
The online survey was conducted across 15 countries and targeted 12,000 people to better understand residents’ perception towards city tourism, its impacts and management strategies. @UNWTO
UNWTO launches first specialised hub for tourism in the Americas
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) provided its support at the inauguration in Argentina of the first specialised hub for tourism in the Americas: Unidigital, with which a collaboration agreement was signed to promote innovation in tourism. @UNWTO
Climate-friendly initiatives and actions essential for tourism
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, called for the tourism sector to take more action to combat climate change and biodiversity loss during the 30th joint meeting of its Commissions for South Asia and Asia-Pacific in Fiji (18-20 June 2018). @UNWTO
Tourism can and should lead sustainable development
The tourism sectorÕs role and responsibility in contributing to sustainable development on a global scale was the central message delivered at the opening of the 2018 edition of the ITB Berlin travel trade show by Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). @UNWTO
Caribbean Tourism Organization issues post-hurricanes Caribbean update
As member countries of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) affected by the recent hurricanes Irma and Maria reopen for business, the CTO presents this update, which includes data provided by our partner, OAG, the leading air travel data provider based in the UK, the state of readiness in the member countries and planned events in the coming months, as provided by the member destinations.
