New UNWTO report helps cities to manage the impact of tourism. @UNWTO
Technology: A sustainability enabler for hospitality professionals
Sustainable, transformative technology in tourism is the driving theme of 2018 World Tourism Day.
Wine tourism: an approach to sustainable rural development
UNWTO called for wine tourism to be made part of national tourism and rural development policies at the 3rd UNWTO Wine Tourism Conference in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova (6-7 September 2018). @UNWTO
2017: another record year for international tourism
International tourist arrivals grew 7% in 2017, the highest increase since 2010, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)’s latest collection of Tourism Highlights. @UNWTO
UNWTO partners with IE Business School to promote tourism innovation and entrepreneurship
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and IE Business School, one of the world’s leading executive education centres, have agreed to join forces to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the tourism sector. @UNWTO @IEbusiness
International tourism exceeds expectations in the first months of 2018
International tourist arrivals grew 6% in the first four months of 2018, compared to the same period last year, not only continuing the strong 2017 trend, but exceeding UNWTO’s forecast for 2018. @UNWTO
UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism Ð Seizing the Power of Technology
Participants addressed topics ranging from the role of technology in achieving sustainable development to linking the whole tourism value chain to gastronomy.
Major socio-economic benefits brought by EU tourism
The new report ÔEuropean Union Tourism TrendsÕ, prepared by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in cooperation with the European Commission, underscores tourismÕs major social and economic benefits for 28 countries comprising the European Union (EU). @UNWTO
Calling upon G20 leaders to prioritise tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) joined the Ministers of Tourism of the G20 economies meeting in Buenos Aires in calling upon the G20 leaders to consider including tourism in their Agenda for its capacity to create more and better jobs. @UNWTO
Declaration fostering tourism signed in Africa
An intense week of exchange of experiences and capacity building linked to wildlife and biodiversity protection has taken place in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A major result of the regional initiative that lies under the framework of the UNWTO/Chimelong Initiative on Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Tourism has been the Declaration of Kinshasa. @UNWTO
