UNWTO: International Travel Largely on Hold Despite Uptick in May
Madrid, Spain, July 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The biggest crisis in the history of tourism continues into a second year. Between January and May,…
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City Leaders from Around the World Meet to Re-Imagine Urban Tourism
Porto, Portugal, July 14, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The mayors of some of the world’s leading destinations have met in Porto to rethink urban…
UNWTO: Tourism Takes Action on Plastic Waste and Pollution
Madrid, Spain, July 13, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism businesses and destinations are stepping up their commitment to sustainability. Aimed at…
UNWTO: Digital Tools to Revitalize Tourism
Porto, Portugal, July 10, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) continues to energize the restart of tourism based on…
UNWTO: Vaccines and Digital Solutions to Ease Travel Restrictions
Madrid, Spain, July 7, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The global vaccination rollout and increased adoption of digital solutions for safe travel should…
Wine Tourism and Rural Development Discussed in Portugal in September 2021
Lisbon, Portugal, July 6, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Visit Portugal and the city of Reguengos de Monsaraz…
UNWTO in Mexico to Build on Historic Support for Tourism
Mexico City, Mexico, July 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has embarked on a first…
Global Economy Could Lose Over $4 Trillion Due to COVID-19
Madrid, Spain, June 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Economic losses are mounting in developing countries due to the absence of widespread COVID-19…
UNWTO Supports Zimbabwe to Measure Value of Tourism
Harare, Zimbabwe, June 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO commits to work with the Government of Zimbabwe to measure the importance of tourism…
UNWTO Jobs Factory Launched to Kickstart Tourism Jobs Recovery
Barcelona, Spain, June 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched the Jobs Factory, powered by Hosco, the…
Promoting Brand Africa to Realize the Continent’s Tourism Potential
Windhoek, Namibia, June 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO’s African Member States will work together to establish a new narrative for tourism across…
New Dates Announced for World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism
Bruges, Belgium, June 12, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization, Basque Culinary Center, VisitFlanders and the city of Bruges have…
Mallorca Joins UNWTO Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories
Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Spain, June 8, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has welcomed Mallorca’s Sustainable…
UNWTO: Tourism Stakeholders Invited to Share Progress on Climate Action
Madrid, Spain, June 7, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO is inviting public and private stakeholders from around the world to take part in a Global…
UNWTO and Greece to Collaborate on Maritime Tourism Research Centre
Athens, Greece, June 6, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO is to collaborate with the Greek Ministry of Tourism in establishing a first research…
Europe United as Tourism Leaders Meet in Athens
Athens, Greece, June 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The European members of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have met in Athens to advance the…
Tourist Numbers Down 83% but Confidence Slowly Rising
Madrid, Spain, June 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / International tourist arrivals were down 83% in the first quarter of 2021 as widespread travel…
Telefónica and UNWTO Renew Commitment to Promote Sustainable Tourism Development
Madrid, Spain, June 3, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Telefónica and the UNWTO renew their commitment to cooperate to promote tourism through…
Middle East Members Meet as UNWTO Opens New Office in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 3, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Members of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Middle East have agreed to work on the…
Imperatives for Sustainable Recovery of Air Travel Industry in Africa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Africa is running a race against time in the battle against the historic crisis for the air…