Tourism

Regulation Catches up with Innovation: The Case of Short-Term Rentals

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has published the first systematic overview of how both national governments and local authorities are addressing and managing new...

U.S. Moves Closer to World Tourism Organization with Landmark Meeting

A high-level delegation from the United States Department of State has met with head of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as the country moves...

Hyatt Announces the Opening of Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of the 234-room Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin, the first Hyatt branded hotel in Ireland, managed by Hodson Bay Group. Located in The...

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...

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...

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...

Iberia and the World Tourism Organization Team Up for Sustainable Tourism

The agreement signed between the two organizations will serve as a cooperation framework for the achievement of the goals and targets established in the...

Kingdom of Morocco to Host Next WRO General Assembly in 2021

The Kingdom of Morocco has been officially chosen as the host of the 24th Session of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), to be held...

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