October 2016 – Worldtourism Wire

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10th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook commences in Guilin, China

Written by Erik Grimaldi, October 21, 2016

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the People’s Government of Guilin of China celebrate between 20-22 October the 10th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook. The theme of this special 10th anniversary edition is ‘Tourism 10:10 – Looking back to look forward’. With the collaboration of the Polytechnic…

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4th World Tourism Conference focuses on the ‘tourists first’ – improving the visitors experience

Written by Erik Grimaldi,

Malaysia, the second most visited destination in South East Asia, has hosted the 4th edition of the World Tourism Conference (WTC) jointly organized between the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC). Under the theme ‘Tourism Delights: Delivering the Unexpected’, the Conference focused on strategies to enhance the visitors…

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UNWTO partners with EBRD to debate tourism in the MENA region

Written by Erik Grimaldi, October 19, 2016

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Jordan are organizing a regional conference on ‘Investing in Tourism for an Inclusive Future: Challenges and Opportunities’. The Conference will take place in the world heritage city of Petra, Jordan, on…

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Mongolia hosts the UNWTO Silk Road Conference on Nomadic Tourism and Sustainable Cities

Written by Erik Grimaldi,

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), together with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia and the World Cities Scientific Development Alliance (WCSDA), organized the International Silk Road Conference on Nomadic Tourism and Sustainable Cities in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on 13-15 October 2016. The conference gathered Ministers and high-level officials from nine UNWTO Silk Road Member…

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1 in 10 of all tourism investment dollars go into ASEAN by 2026, says WTTC

Written by Erik Grimaldi, October 18, 2016

One in ten of all tourism investment dollars will go into ASEAN countries over the next ten years, according to new research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). According to the research, ?Travel & Tourism Investment in ASEAN?, over the years 2016 ? 2026, 9.7% (nearly 1 in 10 dollars) of global investment…

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Luxor hosts UNWTO 5th UNWTO Global Summit on City Tourism: Cities: Local Culture for Global Travellers

Written by Erik Grimaldi, October 17, 2016

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt are organizing the 5th Global Summit on City Tourism: “Cities: Local Culture for Global Travellers” on 1-2 November 2016 in Luxor. During the summit, UNWTO will launch the Mayors for Tourism Initiative. Tourism has become a central component of the economy,…

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China’s government commitment to Travel & Tourism pays off, says WTTC CEO

Written by Erik Grimaldi, October 15, 2016

China is one of the most successful examples of where prioritisation of Travel & Tourism in government policy leads to higher income and more jobs, said David Scowsill, President & CEO, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Speaking at the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) in Macau, Scowsill emphasised the power of Travel & Tourism…

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UNWTO deeply saddened by the effects of the hurricane Matthew

Written by Erik Grimaldi, October 13, 2016

UNWTO is deeply saddened by the tragic effects brought by hurricane Matthew to a number of destinations in the Caribbean. “On behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO conveys in particular its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims in Haiti, The Bahamas and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, where Hurricane Mathew,…

Opinion

Zimbabwe Minister of Tourism sends letter of condolence to people of Haiti

Written by Erik Grimaldi, October 10, 2016

Zimbabwe Minister of Tourism and candidate for the next Secretary General post of the UNWTO send a letter of condolence to Minister of Tourism and the people of Haiti. Your Excellency and Chairperson, I write, on behalf of the UNWTO Commission for Africa (CAF)which I have the honor to Chair, and wish to extend to…

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Ambassador of Greece presents credentials to World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Written by Erik Grimaldi,

The Ambassador of Greece, Christodoulos J. Lazaris, has presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Taleb Rifai, accrediting him as Permanent Representative of his country to UNWTO. UNWTO is the United Nations specialized agency for tourism and is based in Madrid, Spain. During the meeting, Rifai expressed to Ambassador Lazaris…

Archives for October 2016

10th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook commences in Guilin, China

4th World Tourism Conference focuses on the ‘tourists first’ – improving the visitors experience

UNWTO partners with EBRD to debate tourism in the MENA region

Mongolia hosts the UNWTO Silk Road Conference on Nomadic Tourism and Sustainable Cities

1 in 10 of all tourism investment dollars go into ASEAN by 2026, says WTTC

Luxor hosts UNWTO 5th UNWTO Global Summit on City Tourism: Cities: Local Culture for Global Travellers

China’s government commitment to Travel & Tourism pays off, says WTTC CEO

UNWTO deeply saddened by the effects of the hurricane Matthew

Zimbabwe Minister of Tourism sends letter of condolence to people of Haiti

Ambassador of Greece presents credentials to World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)