Tourism
Transforming tourism by measuring its sustainability
One hundred experts from around the world had gathered at UNWTO Headquarters to develop the next standard for Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (MST).
Experience the village life in rural Madhya Pradesh
In the post-Covid world, tourism has a new face. It is responsible, sustainable, inclusive and immersive. Not only do tourists want to travel to less crowded places, they want more meaningful interactions with locals and appreciate their culture and lifestyle.
Saudi Arabia unveils masterplan for King Salman International Airport
The airport is expected to become one of the largest in the world featuring six parallel runways. Saudi Arabia has revealed a masterplan for King Salman International Airport (DWD), which is expected to position Riyadh as a global logistics hub, as well as stimulate transport, trade, and tourism.
UNWTO at COP27: Uniting tourism around tangible climate action plans
The tourism sector has set out its plans to achieve its climate action ambitions. At COP27, UNWTO brought leading sector stakeholders together to share practical insights into accelerating the shift to greater sustainability and reaching Net-Zero.
Maharashtra Tourism showcases Diamond Circuit
International brochures were launched to promote key destinations (Diamond Circuit and World Heritage Sites in Maharashtra) at WTM 2022.
GIATA partners with TravelgateX for smarter mapping technology for hotels
TravelgateX, the global marketplace for the travel trade, with the aim of expanding its international distribution network, is now integrated with GIATA, a global leader in non-bookable content solutions in the travel industry.
Every part of UK has something for tourists
Responding to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s (DCMS) ‘Promoting Britain Abroad’ report, UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “The DCMS committee is absolutely right to highlight the enormous value tourism offers to the UK economy, and hospitality is at the heart of that offering.
The Vivid Colours of Tribal Culture
India is a dynamic mix of arts and crafts, where classical melodies blend effortlessly with a hypnotic mosaic of gorgeous
Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Skål Asia
Saudi Arabia plays an increasingly more prominent role in global tourism, such as the recent hosting of the 116th United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Executive Council Meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The UNWTO meeting focused on boosting the recovery of global tourism.
Payment methods for post-pandemic travel and tourism success
Payment methods for post-pandemic travel and tourism success The relationship between the travel sector and the payments industry has always
Time to Build Back Better for Animals
The findings from the Living Planet Report (ZSL & WWF 2020) could not be clearer, we must act now #ForNature
Australians…are we still Young and Free?
On the 17th of March 2020 the Australian Government has implemented a total travel ban both outbound and inbound on all its residents. The ban was originally meant to be lifted on the 17th of September but there are talks to prolong it well into 2021. Make no mistake, while other countries still have an inbound travel ban (although the majority of them are slowly planning to lift it), Australia is the only democracy in the world with an outbound travel ban.
Travel in the Time of “You-Know-What”
Let’s be honest, we all know what it is by now! In the past couple of weeks good news could
Snow and Mountain Tourism: Industry leaders to discuss links between travel, sustainability and innovation
The 11th edition of the World Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism will take place on 11-13 March 2020 in
State of Gen Z survey finds concerns on ‘environmental impact’
Globetrender and YouthSight have surveyed young people within the Gen Z demographic, revealing their distinct sense of responsibility for the way they travel.
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