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Appeal for ministers of tourism not to be by-standers in assault on travel industry

Written by George Taylor, March 22, 2016

The Belgium terrorist attack brings Presidents and Heads of States together as they send messages of condolence to the Kingdom of Belgium Another sad day for the Community of Nations as the world hears of more bomb blasts now labeled Acts of Terror. Below is a message sent by President James Michel of the Seychelles to…

2050 No-Carbon-Aviation “Moon-shot” for Green Growth

Written by George Taylor, March 21, 2016

Brussels / Hawaii / Seychelles – In a Keynote address to the CAPA Aviation Summit, Professor Geoffrey Lipman,President of ICTP (International Coalition of Tourism Partners), focused on what he called “the new Global Sustainability Agenda”, the existential nature of Climate Change and a long-term vision of no-carbon aviation. He referenced connected 2015 Heads of State Summits on Development…

Swedish private sector commits to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism

Written by George Taylor, March 19, 2016

Visita and Svensk Turism AB have become the latest private sector signatories to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics. The signature of the commitment to the Code took place on the occasion of Sweden’s Hospitality Industry Congress, held in Gothenburg (17 March 2016). By adhering to the Code, the private sector signatories commit to respect its…

UNWTO projects a positive 2016 for tourism in Greece

Written by George Taylor, March 17, 2016

UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai has expressed the confidence of the Organization in the continued growth of the tourism sector in Greece. In 2015, international tourist arrivals to Greece grew by 7% to reach 23.6 million, while exports generated by the sector increased by 6% to euro 14.2 billion. Meeting Minister of Tourism of Greece Elena…

Public-private partnerships key to the success of Silk Road Tourism

Written by George Taylor, March 14, 2016

The 6th Silk Road Ministers Meeting held at ITB Berlin on 9 March 2016 focused on the role of public and private sector partnerships (PPPs) in the development of tourism along the Silk Road. Participants discussed how PPPs can advance the issues of infrastructure, product development and marketing. Addressing the meeting, UNWTO Secretary-General said “governments…

UNWTO Secretary General´s Speech at the Opening Ceremony of ITB Berlin 2016

Written by George Taylor, March 9, 2016

Mr. Michael Müller, Governing Mayor of Berlin Ms. Iris Gleicke, State Secretary, Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy Mr Moosa Zameer, Minister of Tourism of the Maldives Dr. Christian Göke, CEO, Messe Berlin GmbH Dr. Michael Frenzel, President of the German Tourism Industry Federation (BTW) and Chairman of the World Travel and Tourism Council…

Women in Tourism: UNWTO will attend IIPT award ceremony during ITB Berlin

Written by George Taylor, March 5, 2016

IIPT India In association with the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and ITB Berlin is conducting the first Global Peace Awards for Empowered Women in Tourism with the title “Celebrating Her. The event will be held on Friday, 11 Mar at ITB Berlin, Room New York 3, Hall 7.1a from 16:15 to 17:00. All are…

UNWTO activities at ITB Berlin 2016 to focus on the Silk Road and Child Protection

Written by George Taylor, February 29, 2016

On the 50th anniversary of ITB Berlin, UNWTO’s activities at the fair will focus on the development of the Silk Road and the World Tourism Network on Child Protection. ITB will take place on 9-13 March. One of the major events organized by UNWTO at ITB Berlin will be the 6th UNWTO Silk Road Ministers’…