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UNWTO and IE University Partner to Accelerate Online Education
Madrid, Spain, May 7, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization, in keeping with its firm commitment to democratizing online education; IE University, with more than 20 years’ experience…
WTTC and Harvard on the Importance of Sustainability Leadership in Tourism
London, United Kingdom, May 7, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, and faculty and scientists of…
G20 Ministers Welcome UNWTO Recommendations for Tourism’s Green Transformation
Rome, Italy, May 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has served as tourism’s global voice as the Tourism Ministers of the G20 nations met to devise a way forward for an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable…
WTTC Requests Clear Rules and Consistent Protocol for Mobility at G20
Rome, Italy, May 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, President & CEO of World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) gave an opening keynote speech at the G20 Tourism Ministers Meeting today,…
JNTO Launches new Insider Guide to Japan
Tokyo, Japan, May 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has launched a new Insider Guide to Japan, celebrating the country’s many traditions, innovations, natural…
Public Supports COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate for International Travel
Geneva, Switzerland, May 3, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / A new World Economic Forum/IPSOS survey found three in four people support COVID-19 vaccine certificates for travelers entering their country. Two…
Culture and Heritage Tourism NGOs Create Global Alliance
Sydney, Australia, May 2, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Two tourism bodies have signed an agreement to put culture, heritage and communities at the forefront of the post-Covid travel recovery. The World…
UNWTO and Google Partner to Restart of African Tourism
Madrid, Spain, April 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) continues to advance its commitment to the African tourism sector by partnering with Google to help…
Tourism Leaders Uniting to Restart Safe Travel at WTTC Global Summit
Cancun, Mexico, April 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The world’s leading private and public sector Travel & Tourism leaders took a united stand to safely restart international travel at the closure…
WTTC Launches Initiative to Support Women in Travel and Tourism
Cancun, Mexico, April 28, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The world’s leading travel and tourism leaders pledged to work towards women’s equality and boost female representation in leadership roles in an…
To Save Tourism Leading Ministers Urge Public and Private Sector to Work Together
Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, April 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The world’s leading Tourism Ministers joined together to urge the public and private sectors to work together in partnership to save…
WTTC Global Summit Hears Praise for Private Sector’s United Approach
Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, April 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / World Travel & Tourism Council President and CEO Gloria Guevara praised the Travel & Tourism private sector for its steadfast…
UNWTO and IATA Collaborate on Destination Tracker to Restore Confidence in Travel
Madrid, Spain, April 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announce a Destination Tracker in preparation for the…
Ibero-American Leaders Urged to Embrace Tourism as Driver of Development
Andorra, April 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The unique power of tourism to drive sustainable development was made clear as UNWTO took part in the 27th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and…
WTTC Reveals US Tourism Sector Suffered Loss of $766 Billion in 2020
Miami, Florida, United States, April 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The annual Economic Impact Report (EIR) from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed the U.S. Travel & Tourism sector…
UNWTO and Facebook to Support Members States to Leverage Digital Marketing
Menlo Park, California, United States, April 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Facebook have partnered to help global destinations make use of the power of…
NASA Picks SpaceX to Land Next Americans on Moon
Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala., United States, April 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / NASA is getting ready to send astronauts to explore more of the Moon as part of the Artemis program,…
UNWTO, ONCE and ENAT Joint Efforts to Deliver Accessible Tourism for All
Madrid, Spain, April 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will continue to build on its successful partnership with the Spanish ONCE Foundation and the European Network…
WTTC: Germany’s Tourism Sector Contribution to GDP Dropped €161 Billion
Berlin, Germany, April 13, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council’s annual Economic Impact Report (EIR) today reveals that the dramatic collapse of Germany’s Travel & Tourism…
WTTC Research Reveals Tourism Sector Contribution to UK GDP Slumped Shocking £148…
London, United Kingdom, April 12, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council’s annual Economic Impact Report (EIR) today reveals that the dramatic collapse of the UK’s Travel…