Market capitalisation of Global Top 100 companies at record $21 trillion
The market capitalisation of the world’s 100 largest public companies
has increased by $1,040bn (5%) in 12 months, according to PwC’s Global Top
100 ranking, released...
Tourism Enjoys Continued Growth generating USD 5 billion per day
International
tourist arrivals grew 5% in 2018, to reach the 1.4 billion mark, two years
ahead of the World Tourism Organization’s long-term forecasts, according to the
UNWTO...
São Paulo to Host International Conference on Sustainable Cities
The city of São Paulo will
host the conference "Catalyzing Sustainable Urban Futures" from September 16 to 20, 2019 at Ibirapuera Park, bringing together
mayors, public...
Water and Sanitation Subsidies Need to Better Benefit the Poor
Water and sanitation subsidies are disproportionately benefitting the
better-off, according to a new report from the World Bank. The study finds that
across a number of...
Buenos Aires joins WTO network of Tourism Observatories
Buenos Aires has become the latest city to join the International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO), a pioneering initiative of the World Tourism...
Young women learn government fundamentals in nationwide leadership program
This July, two teenage girls from every state in the country met in
Washington, D.C., for the 73rd annual American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation.
This one-week...
Geneva Conventions mark 70 years of ‘limiting brutality’ during war
In commemorating the 70th anniversary of the landmark Geneva
Conventions, the president of the United Nations Security Council hailed the “significant
body of law”, describing it as...
Walvis Bay to net more tourists, thanks to upgraded port
With its sand dunes and abundant birdlife, Walvis Bay is already an
important centre of tourism activity in Namibia. The bay is a safe haven...
Maintaining Economic Stability in Lao PDR
Economic growth in Lao PDR is projected to
rebound to 6.5 percent in 2019, up from 6.3 percent in 2018. Growth is expected
to be driven...
An Endless Summer Awaits at Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca
Every summer has a story to tell. From connecting with loved ones to
exploring new places, this is the season to chill, have fun and...