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UNWTO Highlights Gastronomy Tourism as Driver of Rural Development
Bruges, Flanders, Belgium, November 3, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Some of the world’s top chefs joined restaurateurs and local and regional leaders to advance gastronomy tourism as a driver of rural…
From G20 to COP26 UNWTO Through Critical Week
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, November 2, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / At the start of a crucial week for global governance, tourism’s relevance will be part of the discussions at the UN Climate Change…
CEOs Urge World Leaders to Do More Together in Race to Net Zero
Geneva, Switzerland, October 31, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, hosted by the World Economic Forum, appealed to governments and world leaders to leverage COP26 as their…
Barcelona Call to Action Maps Way Forward for Tourism
Barcelona, Spain, October 29, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism has united around a common Call to Action, outlining a shared vision for the sustainable and inclusive future of the sector. On the second…
WTTC Reveals Saudi Arabia as Host for its 22nd Global Summit
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 29, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism sector, announces that its 22nd Global Summit…
WEF: New Principles Provide Roadmap for Net-Zero Buildings
New York City, New York, United States, October 29, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Collective action must be taken to accelerate the decarbonization of buildings, which contribute 38% of all energy-related…
Middle East Tourism Sector to Recover by Over a Quarter in 2021
London, United Kingdom, October 28, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the Middle Eastern Travel & Tourism sector should grow by 27.1%…
Tourism’s Sustainable Future Outlined at Barcelona Summit
Barcelona, Spain, October 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO joined the Advanced Leadership Foundation and the Incyde Foundation of the Chambers of Commerce of Spain for the opening day of the Future…
Europe Travel and Tourism Sector Lags Global Recovery
London, United Kingdom, October 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Latest research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows Europe’s Travel & Tourism sector’s year on year recovery may only…
UNWTO 24th General Assembly to Put Innovation and Education at Heart of Tourism’s…
Madrid, Spain, October 26, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will hold the 24th General Assembly in Madrid, Spain, from 30 November to 3 December 2021. The General Assembly…
Gim Huay Neo Appointed to World Economic Forum Managing Board
Geneva, Switzerland, October 26, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Economic Forum announced today that Gim Huay Neo has been appointed to the organization’s Managing Board.
“We are delighted to…
WTTC Report Provides Recommendations to Drive Tourism Recovery
London, United Kingdom, October 26, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / High testing costs and continued travel restrictions hinder accessibility of travel and create elitist system. With only 34% of world…
UNWTO and ICAO Partner for Aviation and Tourism Recovery
Montréal, Québec, Canada, October 25, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO and the International Civil Aviation Organization have agreed to strengthen their partnership with the aim of supporting the safe…
Caribbean Tourism Sector Recovering Faster than Other World Regions
Bridgetown, Barbados, September 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Caribbean’s Travel & Tourism sector is recovering at a faster rate than any other region in the world, with its contribution to GDP…
Leaders at Ministers Summit Commit to Investing in Tourism’s Sustainable Future
London, United Kingdom, September 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism leaders from around the world will once again come together for the UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit at WTM London this…
WTTC Welcomes Reopening of U.S. Borders
Washington DC, United States, October 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: “It is great news that the U.S. will reopen its borders to fully-vaccinated travellers…
UK Tourism Sector May Only Recover by Third in 2021
London, United Kingdom, October 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / International visitor spend looks set to plunge by almost 50% on 2020 figures, making the UK one of the worst performing countries in the world…
UNWTO and NEOM Launch Tourism Experiences of the Future Challenge
Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, October 12, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO and NEOM have partnered for a new initiative focused on the future of tourism in Saudi Arabia. The ‘Tourism Experiences of the Future’…
Focus on Domestic Tourism as Leaders Meet in Maldives
Male, Maldives, October 11, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The annual UNWTO Executive Training Programme returned to focus on harnessing the power of domestic tourism to drive recovery and growth in…
WTTC Research Reveals Tourism Slow Recovery Hitting Jobs and Growth Worldwide
London, United Kingdom, October 11, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Travel & Tourism sector’s continued sluggish recovery will see its year-on-year contribution to global GDP rise by less than one third…