Tourism leaders from every global region have met to advance plans to transform the sector against a backdrop of challenges old and new. UNWTO convened its Executive Council in Marrakesh, Morocco, as the sector’s recovery continues to gather pace. Welcoming 16 Ministers of Tourism and delegations from 36 countries, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili underscored that “the…
UNWTO at COP27: Uniting tourism around tangible climate action plans
The tourism sector has set out its plans to achieve its climate action ambitions. At COP27, UNWTO brought leading sector stakeholders together to share practical insights into accelerating the shift to greater sustainability and reaching Net-Zero. Since the launch Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism at COP26, more than 700 businesses, destinations, civil society groups and even countries…
David Beckham snaps a scenic view as Qatar Tourism unveils ‘Posts of Qatar’
Qatar Tourism has unveiled ‘Posts of Qatar’: ten distinctive goalpost art installations that frame some of the most iconic landmarks and Insta-worthy spots across the country. The iconic former football player, David Beckham captured the first of many pictures to be taken at one of the goalposts ahead of millions of football fans visiting Qatar…
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau launches inter-match packages for the FIFA World Cup 2022
On the 2nd November Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau officially unveiled its unique travel packages for the FIFA World Cup 2022 fan base in Negombo, close to Bandaranaike International Airport. This joint industry promotional effort will see the Sri Lanka Inbound Tour Operators Association, Travel Agents Association of Sri Lanka, along with Sri Lanka Tourism…
ETC and Eurail host ‘Best European Rail Tourism Awards 2022’
At an award ceremony hosted in Prague by Czech Tourism on 15 November, the European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail B.V. honoured recipients at the second ever Best European Rail Tourism Campaign Awards. The awards recognise the marketing campaigns that best promoted rail travel as a sustainable tourism model. ETC and Eurail received entrees from…
Tourism Marketing Leader Scott Schult Joins Orange142 as Head of Strategy
Tourism marketing leader Scott Schult has been named Head of Strategy at Orange142, a demand generation and digital advertising company that is part of Direct Digital Holdings. In this newly created role, Schult will help Orange142’s sales, account management, and marketing teams construct a more strategic approach to client outreach, retention, and production innovation. Schult…
Visit San Antonio appoints Travel and Tourism Marketing as its UK representative
Visit San Antonio has appointed Travel and Tourism Marketing as its first UK Representative Office, effective immediately. They will be looking after all aspects of travel trade, media, and consumer marketing activity in the UK and are especially excited that San Antonio will be the host city for IPW in 2023. Marc Anderson, CEO at…
Richard Toomer taken over as Executive Director of the Tourism Alliance
The Tourism Alliance has announced that Richard Toomer has taken over as Executive Director of the organisation following the retirement of Kurt Janson OBE. The Tourism Alliance is the umbrella trade association representing more than 65 organisations in every part of the tourism industry, including inbound, outbound and the domestic sector. The Alliance’s main roles are…
Global tourism arrivals will increase by 30% in 2023: EIU
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) recently released its Tourism in 2023 report. This report assesses the growth prospects, top risks and key trends facing the sector next year. The report finds that global tourism arrivals will increase by 30% in 2023, following growth of 60% in 2022, but will remain below pre-pandemic levels. The economic downturn, sanctions…
Spain Becomes The Last European Country To Drop All Entry Requirements Returning To Normal Tourism
It’s official, Spain has dropped all entry requirements for visitors from all countries, including non-EU countries like the United States. With this announcement, Spain has ushered in a new era of a completely reopened Europe. Before this recent development, Spain was the last country in Europe where unvaccinated Americans still needed to provide proof of…
