October 2017 – Worldtourism Wire

The memorandum of understanding was signed on October 27, 2017 by the Permanent Secretary of SELA, Ambassador Javier Paulinich, and the General Secretary of the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI), Alejandro de la Peña Navarrete, in the facilities of this agency in the city of Montevideo, Uruguay. Photo: ALADI.

News

SELA and ALADI join forces to promote trade facilitation in Latin America and the Caribbean!

Written by Erik Grimaldi, October 30, 2017

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) and the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI) will promote joint actions in the economic, social and trade areas in the region. The Permanent Secretary of SELA, Ambassador Javier Paulinich, and the Secretary General of the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI), Alejandro de la Peña Navarrete, signed the…

Ministers & CEO

Minister Bartlett to give update of UNWTO Global Conference

Written by Erik Grimaldi,

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett will host a press briefing in association with the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce, where he will provide an update on the conference to members of the media and directors of the MBCC. The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Government of Jamaica, World Bank Group and Inter-American Development…

News

Winner of UNWTO Travel Competition announced

Written by Erik Grimaldi,

The travelers’ competition closed with 2,400 submissions and one lucky winner: Katie Diederichs, who will be embarking on an unforgettable trip across six different countries to tell the world how tourism can make a positive change. Three weeks after being launched, the Travellers´ Competition closed with 2,400 submissions. All eligible entries received were judged based…

Opinion

Dr. Walter Mzembi : 20 questions and answers as Foreign Minister Zimbabwe

Written by Juergen Steinmetz, October 29, 2017

The Honorable Dr. Walter Mzembi, Minister of Foreign Affairs ZImbabwe provided Worldtourismwire a copy of this Q&A first published in the Zimbabwe Daily News. Minister Mzembi was a candidate for UNWTO Secretary General and served 10 years as the minister of tourism and hospitality for Zimbabwe. Two weeks ago Mr. Mzembi was appointed Foreign Minister…

Opinion

Aviation and Border Control Management for the future in travel

Written by Erik Grimaldi, October 27, 2017

The Vice President of International Affairs for Etihad Aviation Group, and President of Hermes, Vijay Poonoosamy, presented “Making air travel more secure and efficient” at the Thirteenth Symposium and Exhibition on ICAO under the Traveler Identification Program of the event, Moderator Session 7: Border Control Management and Future in Travel. The event took place at…

Ministers & CEO

FCCA Chairman Adam Goldstein Endorses UNWTO Conference

Written by Erik Grimaldi, October 26, 2017

KINGSTON, Jamaica; October 25, 2017: The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) has announced their endorsement of the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) global conference to be held in Jamaica in November. Adam Goldstein, who is the FCCA’s Executive Committee Chairman and current President and COO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, gave the endorsement to Tourism…

Opinion

World’s top ten fastest growing cities are all in Asia

Written by Erik Grimaldi, October 24, 2017

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched today new city tourism impact data which shows that the world’s top ten fastest growing tourism cities are all in Asia. Asia Pacific City Travel & Tourism Impact, is one of a series of reports by WTTC which looks at the contribution of Travel & Tourism…

News

WTTC calls on tourism sector to embrace sustainability reporting

Written by Erik Grimaldi, October 19, 2017

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called on Travel & Tourism companies to measure, monitor and report their sustainability impact as it launches new guidance on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting for the Travel & Tourism Sector. Gloria Guevara, President & CEO, WTTC, said: “WTTC’s Global Summit earlier this year focused on…

Opinion

WTTC announces Christopher J. Nassetta as Chairman Elect

Written by Juergen Steinmetz, October 16, 2017

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced the election of Christopher J. Nassetta, President and CEO of Hilton, as the Council’s next Chairman. Mr Nassetta joined Hilton in 2007, bringing with him an extensive background in real estate and hospitality. Since assuming the role of CEO he has transformed the company, bringing Hilton…

Opinion

UNESCO, UNWTO and Palestine: USA and Israel leaving UNESCO

Written by Juergen Steinmetz, October 12, 2017

At the recent UNWTO General Assembly in Chengdu, China, one discussion point was the acceptance of Palestine as a full member. Backroom diplomacy, pressure by Israel to leave UNWTO and pressure by the United States caused for Palestine to postpone a vote on their full membership to the world tourism body for another 2 years. The…

Archives for October 2017

SELA and ALADI join forces to promote trade facilitation in Latin America and the Caribbean!

Minister Bartlett to give update of UNWTO Global Conference

Winner of UNWTO Travel Competition announced

Dr. Walter Mzembi : 20 questions and answers as Foreign Minister Zimbabwe

Aviation and Border Control Management for the future in travel

FCCA Chairman Adam Goldstein Endorses UNWTO Conference

World’s top ten fastest growing cities are all in Asia

WTTC calls on tourism sector to embrace sustainability reporting

WTTC announces Christopher J. Nassetta as Chairman Elect

UNESCO, UNWTO and Palestine: USA and Israel leaving UNESCO