World Economic Forum consortium launches paperless Canada- Netherlands travel pilot
The World Economic Forum and the governments of the Netherlands and
Canada launch the first pilot project for paperless travel between the two
countries today at...
Moon-walking Mini-breaks, 3D-printed Room Service: Welcome to the Hotel of 2119
Intergalactic getaways, fast-food nutrient pills, 2-
to 3-hour working days and adaptable, personalised rooms that can transport
guests everywhere from jungles to mountain ranges; in celebration...
Tourism: A Global Force For Growth And Development
The World Tourism
Organization (UNWTO) has met in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 110th Session of its
Executive Council (16-18 June). At the meeting, Member States endorsed...
United States moves closer to re-joining UNWTO
The United
States of America has highlighted its support of tourism as a driver of
sustainable development. A high-level delegation of the Government attending
the World Tourism...
UNWTO and Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia join forces to promote gastronomy tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) together with the Ministry of
Tourism of Indonesia have announced the launch of the UNWTO Gastronomy Tourism
Product Development Project.
With the...
UNWTO and Barça Innovation Hub Launch Global Sports Tourism Start-up Competition
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in collaboration with Barça Innovation Hub (BIHUB) and with the support of the Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC), has...
Sustainability a Key Part of Tourism Policies, But More Still to Be Done
Countries around the world are integrating sustainability in their tourism policies but the evidence on the results of their implementation remains limited, research carried...
Global Survey: Local Residents Remain Largely Positive to Urban Tourism
A global survey conducted by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and IPSOS shows a positive picture of local residents’ perceptions towards urban tourism. Looking...
European Tourism Ministers meet in Croatia to Advance Development, Innovation and Partnerships
Innovation, partnerships and managing rising tourist numbers have been top of the agenda at the 64th Meeting of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional...
New UNWTO Report on Gastronomy Tourism: The Case of Japan
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Japan Travel and Tourism Association (JTTA) and Gurunavi have released the new UNWTO Report on Gastronomy Tourism: The...