HUZHOU, China, BTNp: ANNOUNCED during a special ceremony in Huzhou City, Anji County, Zhejiang Province China, 52 villages from all regions – Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East – received the recognition, selected from over 270 applications from 65 UN Tourism Member States. “Tourism can be a powerful tool to progress shared…
BANGKOK, BTNp: THAILAND newly appointed Minister of Tourism and Sports, Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn has set out urgent tourism stimulus measures under the theme “Big Impact, Act Fast” to accelerate Thailand’s recovery, generate income, and restore traveller confidence. “Tourism is at the heart of Thailand’s economic recovery, and we must act with urgency and precision. By focusing…
MELAKA, Malaysia, BTNp: TO CONCLUDE World Tourism Day (WTD) 2025 celebrations, Malaysia handed over the hosting of World Tourism Day to El Salvador. WTD 2026, will be held around the theme of “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to redesign tourism” and address the role of tourism in embracing digital transformation and the integration of artificial…
DENPASAR, BTNp: AIR pollution is the greatest environmental threat to the health of the planet and its people. It causes approximately seven million premature deaths annually and countless illnesses. Air pollution also accelerates climate change, causes economic losses, and reduces agricultural productivity. The United Nations General Assembly designated the first International Day of Clean Air…