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European Commission and UNWTO: Joint vision for tourism future

Written by Juergen Steinmetz, December 1, 2022

Jobs, education and investments are important for achieving the shared vision for a revitalized sector between now and 2050. European Commission and UNWTO: Joint vision for tourism future | Continue reading: https://eturbonews.com/european-commission-and-unwto-joint-vision-for-tourism-future/

Tourism leaders leave 2022 WTTC Summit with renewed optimism

Written by Juergen Steinmetz,

Saudi Arabia hosted 55 Government Ministers, 250 CEOs and 60 ambassadors who were among nearly 3000 delegates from 140 countries. Tourism leaders leave 2022 WTTC Summit with renewed optimism | Continue reading: https://eturbonews.com/tourism-leaders-leave-2022-wttc-summit-with-renewed-optimism/

Rwanda announced as WTTC 2023 host country

Written by Juergen Steinmetz, November 30, 2022

At the 22nd World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit, Rwanda was announced as the next host country for 2023. Rwanda announced as WTTC 2023 host country | Continue reading: https://eturbonews.com/rwanda-announced-as-wttc-2023-host-country/

Saudi Arabia calls for new global tourism innovation index

Written by Juergen Steinmetz,

Saudi Tourism Authority and Skift outline joint blueprint for Index and extend invitation to global tourism entities to collaborate. Saudi Arabia calls for new global tourism innovation index | Continue reading: https://eturbonews.com/saudi-arabia-calls-for-new-global-tourism-innovation-index/

WTTC Supermodels launch Sustainability Awards

Written by Juergen Steinmetz,

Saudi-Based Sustainable Tourism Global Center Launches New Travel Awards to Address Climate Change, Protect Nature and Support Communities. WTTC Supermodels launch Sustainability Awards | Continue reading: https://eturbonews.com/wttc-supermodels-launch-sustainability-awards/

International cities remain the backbone of global Travel & Tourism

Written by Juergen Steinmetz,

New report shows cities remain the powerhouses of global tourism and will drive the recovery of the sector and economies around the word. International cities remain the backbone of global Travel & Tourism | Continue reading: https://eturbonews.com/international-cities-remain-the-backbone-of-global-travel-tourism/

Edward Norton and Saudi Ministry of Tourism pledge $1 million to Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust

Written by Juergen Steinmetz,

The Kingdom’s tourism strategy is built on using renewable approaches to development, preserving landscapes and empowering communities. Edward Norton and Saudi Ministry of Tourism pledge $1 million to Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust | Continue reading: https://eturbonews.com/edward-norton-and-saudi-ministry-of-tourism-pledge-1-million-to-maasai-wilderness-conservation-trust/

STGC: Travel & Tourism can shift to net-positive model by 2050

Written by Juergen Steinmetz,

New report from Saudi-based STGC and Systemiq launched at 22nd WTTC Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. STGC: Travel & Tourism can shift to net-positive model by 2050 | Continue reading: https://eturbonews.com/stgc-travel-tourism-can-shift-to-net-positive-model-by-2050/

WTTC Tourism Summit in Riyadh: Bigger, Better and United

Written by Juergen Steinmetz,

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reminded a packed audience of tourism leaders in Riyadh yesterday, he would have not imagined the role the Kingdom is playing today in the travel and tourism world. WTTC Tourism Summit in Riyadh: Bigger, Better and United | Continue reading: https://eturbonews.com/wttc-tourism-summit-in-riyadh-bigger-better-and-united/

Barbados signs agreements with Saudia Arabia

Written by Juergen Steinmetz,

MOU symbolizes growing relations between the two countries and provides an opportunity for Barbados to expand its global reach. Barbados signs agreements with Saudia Arabia | Continue reading: https://eturbonews.com/barbados-signs-agreements-with-saudia-arabia/