ADB Starts Second Eco-Tourism Project for Mongolia’s National Parks
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of
Mongolia today wrapped up one successful eco-tourism project and embarked on a
second project aimed to help...
Developing Asia Needs Concessional Resources for Sustainable Development
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) should continue to deliver
concessional assistance—comprised of very low interest loans and grants—to
countries in need in the Asia and Pacific...
Hilton Continues to Invest in Sustainable Travel and Tourism in Africa
Since Hilton announced its Big Five commitment to drive sustainable travel and tourism in Africa
less than a year ago, the company has allocated $626,000...
Tourism and Jobs: A Better Future For All
Tourism’s potential to build a “better future for all” is the central message
of World Tourism Day 2019, which has been officially celebrated at a...
Marriott International Expects to Add 40 New Properties Across Africa by 2023
From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Addis,
Marriott International reinforced its commitment to Africa by announcing it
expects to add 40 properties and over 8,000...
New IRENA Report Explores Potential of Green Hydrogen
Hydrogen from renewables can help tackle various
critical energy challenges. It could particularly offer ways to decarbonise a
range of sectors where it is proving difficult...
Finalists of the 1st Global Sports Tourism Start-up Competition announced
The World Tourism Organization
(UNWTO) in collaboration with FC Barcelona’s Barça Innovation Hub, and with the
support of the Qatar National Tourism Council have announced the...
Comprehensive Reforms Can Help Kyrgyz Republic Achieve Faster, More Inclusive Growth
The Kyrgyz Republic is poised to achieve faster and
more inclusive growth over the next decade as the government implements reforms
that promote economic diversification, good...
Sri Lanka Needs to Invest in People to Unlock Its Productive Potential
The World
Bank unveiled today a new report to
guide policymakers and development practitioners across
Sri Lanka in better investing in the health and education of all
Sri Lankans.
The report Sri Lanka Human Capital Development :
Realizing the Promise and...
Afghanistan’s Economic Growth Improves Slightly in 2019 Amid Challenges
Afghanistan’s 2019 economic growth is now projected to
improve slightly as the agriculture sector recovers, says a new report
published by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)....