June 2018 – Worldtourism Wire

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UNWTO and IE Business School join forces to promote academia in tourism

Written by Erik Grimaldi, June 30, 2018

Madrid (Spain), June 29, 2018 – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and IE Business School, one of the world’s leading executive education centers, have agreed to join forces to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the tourism sector. Both will promote the role of academia within tourism innovation. UNWTO has invited IE Business School to provide…

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New Partnership between PATA and SKAL

Written by Erik Grimaldi, June 28, 2018

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Skål International have announced a new organisational partnership, recognising the importance of promoting the responsible development of the travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy and Skål International CEO Daniela Otero during the recent…

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UNWTO: Use technology for more sustainable tourism management

Written by Erik Grimaldi, June 27, 2018

As the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) held its 2nd World Conference on Smart Destinations in the Spanish city of Oviedo (25-27 June 2018), Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili emphasized how new technologies can and should enable a more universal approach to sustainable tourism. “Technology helps us to better manage our social, cultural and environmental impacts. And if…

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International Tourism exceeds expectations in the first months of 2018

Written by Erik Grimaldi,

Madrid, Spain, 26 June 2018 – International tourist arrivals grew 6% in the first four months of 2018, compared to the same period last year, not only continuing the strong 2017 trend, but exceeding UNWTO’s forecast for 2018. Growth was led by Asia and the Pacific (+8%) and Europe (+7%). Africa (+6%), the Middle East…

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World Tourism Organization and Globalia announce the first and largest worldwide competition for tourism startups

Written by Erik Grimaldi,

This pioneering initiative for the tourism sector reaches out to 164 countries to find startups aiming to transform tourism. Whether tech-based or non-technological, early-stage or more mature, any startup with innovative ideas capable of revolutionizing the way we travel and enjoy tourism is welcome to participate. The tourism sector has taken a giant step into…

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UNWTO: A conversation on climate change

Written by Erik Grimaldi, June 20, 2018

Madrid, Spain, 20 June 2018 – The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, called for the tourism sector to take more action to combat climate change and biodiversity loss during the 30th joint meeting of its Commissions for South Asia and Asia-Pacific in Fiji (18-20 June 2018). Adding his voice to that…

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Twin Cities World Tourism Association to be founded at PATA Travel Mart 2018

Written by Erik Grimaldi, June 18, 2018

BANGKOK, June 18, 2018 — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that the founding of the Twin Cities World Tourism Association (TCWTA) will take place during PATA Travel Mart 2018 (PTM 2018) in Langkawi, Malaysia from September 12-14. PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy said, “PATA assists destinations around the world in…

Ministers & CEO

ETOA’s Nick Greenfield loses battle with cancer

Written by Erik Grimaldi, June 13, 2018

Wednesday, 13th June 2018 ETOA, the European tourism association, is deeply saddened to announce that Nick Greenfield, Head of Tour Operator Relations, died on Sunday morning, following an eight-year battle with cancer. He had been working continually until last week. After freelancing for several years, Nick joined ETOA full time in 2010 as Head of…

Child Protection

Investing in the prevention of violence against children is good business

Written by Erik Grimaldi, June 10, 2018

UNICEF and the Office of the UN Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence against Children launched their joint study: “The Private Sector and the Prevention of Violence against Children in Latin America and the Caribbean” today. The study points out the alarming context of violence against children and adolescents in the Latin America…

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African Tourism Ministers Stress the Importance of Correct Tourism Measurement for Improved Policy

Written by Erik Grimaldi, June 5, 2018

“Tourism Statistics: A Catalyst for Development”, was the theme of this year’s seminar in the context of the 61st Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Africa (Abuja, Nigeria, 4-6 June). The meeting included a ministerial dialogue on the importance of tourism statistics under the topic “Better measure, better manage”. The Commission for Africa attracted 18…

Archives for June 2018

UNWTO and IE Business School join forces to promote academia in tourism

New Partnership between PATA and SKAL

UNWTO: Use technology for more sustainable tourism management

International Tourism exceeds expectations in the first months of 2018

World Tourism Organization and Globalia announce the first and largest worldwide competition for tourism startups

UNWTO: A conversation on climate change

Twin Cities World Tourism Association to be founded at PATA Travel Mart 2018

ETOA’s Nick Greenfield loses battle with cancer

Investing in the prevention of violence against children is good business

African Tourism Ministers Stress the Importance of Correct Tourism Measurement for Improved Policy