The Member States of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has strongly aligned themselves behind its leadership and vision for the sector. Coming together for the 24th General Assembly in Madrid, Spain (30 November- 3 December), Members from every global region approved the Organization’s Programme of Work and endorsed key initiatives designed to build more resilient,…
Madrid, BTNp: TOURISM leaders from every global region have arrived in Madrid for the 24th Session of the UNWTO General Assembly. Ministers of Tourism will be joined by representatives of international organizations and from across the private sector for the first truly global tourism meeting to be held since the start of the pandemic, with…
After a weak first half of 2021, international tourism rebounded during the Northern Hemisphere summer season, boosting results for the third quarter of the year, especially in Europe. Madrid, BTNp: ACCORDING to the newest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) increased by 58% in July-September 2021 compared to the…
Geneva,BTNp: THE INTERNATIONAL Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to adopt simple, predictable and practical measures to safely and efficiently facilitate the ramping-up of international travel as borders re-open. Specifically, IATA urged governments to focus on three key areas: Simplified health protocols Digital solutions to process health credentials COVID-19 measures proportionate to risk levels…