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...

Hyatt to Expand Luxury Portfolio in Asia Pacific with 21 New Hotels by 2020

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that 21 new luxury hotels and resorts are planned to open in Asia Pacific by the end of 2020, fueling Hyatt’s...

International Tourism Numbers and Confidence on the Rise

The latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer from the World Tourism Organization shows that international tourism continued to grow over the first...

A Dozen Interesting Facts About Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru

1. Located in North Bengaluru, the city’s growth corridor, Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru can be reached in less than 30 minutes from Kempegowda International Airport. 2....

Guatemala partners with UNWTO to launch Sustainable Tourism Observatory

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has welcomed Guatemala into its International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO). The Central American country becomes the 26th...

Hyatt Regency Brand to Enter the Portuguese Market with Hyatt Regency Lisbon

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise and related agreements with Realtejo – Hotelaria e Turismo, S.A., owned subsidiary of...

Historic, Storyful, New: Iconic Caribe Hilton Is Officially Open

Caribe Hilton, admired as one of Puerto Rico's most beloved resorts, retakes center stage, officially debuting a more than $150 million restoration following a 15-month closure....

Marriott International Debuts JW Marriott Hotel in Qufu, Birthplace of Confucius

JW Marriott announced the opening of the new JW Marriott Hotel Qufu in Shandong province, China. Owned by Shandong Luneng, this is the first JW Marriott...

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