February 2018 – Worldtourism Wire

News

Tourism experts attended Saudi Arabia Hotel Investment Conference

Written by Juergen Steinmetz, February 28, 2018

Tourism leaders recently attended the Saudi Arabia Hotel Investment Conference at the Marriott Convention Centre, Riyadh Marriott Hotel on February 26. Some of the speakers included: Dr Hamad Al Ismail, Vice President for Investment & Tourism Development, Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage, Dr Badr Al Badr Chief Executive Officer, Dur Hospitality, Kamel Ajami, Vice President, Operations,…

Child Protection

ICTP takes the initiative after UNWTO cancels ITB meeting on Child Protection

Written by Juergen Steinmetz,

After UNWTO unexpectedly canceled the traditional yearly meeting of the Executive Task Group for Child Protection, this wire reached out to UNWTO members. The overall response was a disappointment by many, but there was also hope. (Click to read here) As a last minute effort, The International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) organized an informal meeting…

Child Protection

Sexual exploitation of children is an increasing concern across Southeast Asia

Written by Erik Grimaldi, February 26, 2018

Outdated laws and weak legal enforcement are increasing the risk of the sexual exploitation of children across Southeast Asia says a new report. Traditional elements of the sexual exploitation of children, such as child marriage and human trafficking continue to be an issue, says NGO ECPAT International’s “The Sexual Exploitation of Children in Southeast Asia,”…

News

Marcelo Risi back at UNWTO as Senior Media Officer of Communications & Publications

Written by Juergen Steinmetz, February 23, 2018

Marcelo Risi is the new Senior Media Officer of Communications & Publications for the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) He took a 2 year leave of absence from UNWTO and quietly returned under the new leadership of UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili. Marcelo is a Senior communications professional with 20+ years experience in the United Nations, international…

Opinion

Chinese New Year: Global celebration of culture, customs and customers

Written by Anita Mendiratta,

“Kung Hei Fat Choy!” Across the globe over the period of February 16th to March 02nd, millions upon millions are seeing and saying these words with rapid follow-up of wishing one and all well in this, the Year of the Dog! Airports, art galleries, storefronts large and small, hotels near and far, restaurants, rail cars,…

Opinion

Why US Travel CEO Roger Dow is now Vice Chairman of Chinese World Tourism Alliance?

Written by Juergen Steinmetz, February 22, 2018

During the UNWTO General Assembly in Chengdu, another organization – the World Tourism Alliance (WTA) – was born under the leadership of Dr. Li Jinzao, Chairman of the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA). According to the association’s website and its about statement the organization is a global organization with similar goals the United Nations World…

News

EAGLE and ETOA partner together to further enhance the collaboration opportunities between Chinese and European tourism professionals

Written by Erik Grimaldi, February 21, 2018

Wednesday, 21st February 2018 EUROPE ASIA GLOBAL LINK EXHIBITIONS (EAGLE), a recently established joint venture between Italian Exhibition Group and VNU Exhibitions Asia, and ETOA – European tourism association, the leading Trade Association for Tour operators and Tourism suppliers, have signed an agreement to strengthen the international presence of their respective platforms. The partnership includes…

News

Supporting tourism development in Africa through better measurement

Written by Erik Grimaldi, February 19, 2018

In an effort to better measure tourism growth and development in Africa, UNWTO signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation for the Strengthening of the National Tourism Statistical System of Nigeria and the Development of a Tourism Satellite Account. UNWTO is committed to developing tourism measurement for furthering knowledge of the sector,…

Opinion

Jobs, jobs, jobs : Future of tourism in the UAE according to WTTC

Written by Juergen Steinmetz, February 15, 2018

Travel and tourism sector will continue to play a vital role in the UAE’s economy, giving a fillip to its GDP. The sector is estimated to create thousands of new jobs over the next eight years, thanks to a host of factors, especially new retail, leisure and entertainment offerings and medical tourism. Overall, 77,400 new…

Child Protection

All quiet at UNWTO: Uruguays tourism minister has a suggestion on Child Protection

Written by Juergen Steinmetz,

It remains all quiet at the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Madrid. So quiet, that reaching out to media relations at the agency has become a challenge and is met with silence when it comes to eTN. Is it all about speaking out on UNWTO last minute missing outreach at ITB Berlin on child…

Archives for February 2018

Tourism experts attended Saudi Arabia Hotel Investment Conference

ICTP takes the initiative after UNWTO cancels ITB meeting on Child Protection

Sexual exploitation of children is an increasing concern across Southeast Asia

Marcelo Risi back at UNWTO as Senior Media Officer of Communications & Publications

Chinese New Year: Global celebration of culture, customs and customers

Why US Travel CEO Roger Dow is now Vice Chairman of Chinese World Tourism Alliance?

EAGLE and ETOA partner together to further enhance the collaboration opportunities between Chinese and European tourism professionals

Supporting tourism development in Africa through better measurement

Jobs, jobs, jobs : Future of tourism in the UAE according to WTTC

All quiet at UNWTO: Uruguays tourism minister has a suggestion on Child Protection