Despite many challenges facing Europe in 2016, tourism has once again shown extraordinary strength and resilience, reinforcing its contribution to economic growth, job creation and social wellbeing in the European Union. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)...
International tourism receipts in destinations around the world grew by 3.6% in 2015, in line with the 4.4% increase in international arrivals, according to the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the most recent World Tourism Barometer. International tourist...
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker has recently commented on the Australian government’s proposed introduction of the infamous “backpacker tax”. Extending his support to the proposal, he says “Each country has its own vision and plans, and each country is also free to...
News WYSE Travel Confederation and UNWTO announce the release of the Global Report on the Power of Youth Travel, volume thirteen of the UNWTO Affiliate Members Report series. The Global Report on the Power of Youth Travel is a collection of articles and case studies...
Ministers of Tourism and private sector leaders meeting at the 9th UNWTO & World Travel Market (WTM) Ministers’ Summit agreed that destination branding and the way tourism marketing organizations operate need to be adapted to the changes brought in by social...
Youth travel is growing year on year, faster than traditional tourism and WYSE Travel Confederation is proud to be the voice of this thriving travel and tourism sector on the UNWTO Affiliates Board. WYSE Travel Confederation Director General David Chapman said; “Our...
