Shivya Nath: A bold solo traveler who is breaking gender stereotypes

In a majorly patriarchal Indian society, Shivya Nath found it in her to be a bold solo traveller. She leads a nomadic lifestyle, travelling...

Global Tourism Crisis Committee Meets Again: Coordination, Vital Ingredient for Recovery

Consistent and harmonized travel protocols, enhanced safety measures and the protection of jobs and livelihoods are the main ingredients needed for the restart of...

UNWTO and Expedia Group to Share Data and Insights to Guide Tourism Recovery

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will work alongside the Expedia Group to strengthen ties between the public and private sectors and drive tourism’s recovery...

UNWTO to Harness the Power of A.I to Link Tourism Workers with Jobs

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is to work with California-based Eightfold.ai to help connect tourism jobseekers with employers and so drive the global recovery...

UNWTO Launches Comprehensive Tourism Recovery Tracker

As growing numbers of countries around the world ease restrictions on travel, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched a new Tourism Recovery Tracker...

International Tourist Numbers Down 65% in First Half of 2020

International tourist arrivals plunged 93% in June when compared to 2019, with the latest data from the World Tourism Organization showing the severe impact...

Global Community Unites to Celebrate “Tourism and Rural Development”

The 2020 edition of World Tourism Day will celebrate the unique role that tourism plays in providing opportunities outside of big cities and preserving...

A Pioneer Of Women’s Liberation

Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel is a creative icon who has freed the 'new' woman from the millennium of dictated dress codes, stereotypical behaviors and...

Covid-19 and Transforming Tourism

If tourism brings us together, then travel restrictions keep us apart. More importantly, restrictions on travel also prevent tourism from delivering on its potential to...

Tourism sector must be rebuilt in a safe, equitable and climate friendly way

Launching his latest policy brief, on tourism, Secretary-General António Guterres, pointed out that the industry “employs one-in-every-ten people on Earth and provides livelihoods to...

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