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  • UNWTO shocked by the tragic loss of Malaysia Airlines flight

    Published on : Saturday, July 19, 2014

    UNWTO is deeply shocked by the tragic crash of Malaysia Airline flight MH17. On behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO conveys its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims. “We are appalled by this horrible crash …

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  • UNWTO shocked by the tragic loss of Malaysia Airlines flight

    Published on : Saturday, July 19, 2014

    UNWTO is deeply shocked by the tragic crash of Malaysia Airline flight MH17.   On behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO conveys its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims. “We are appalled by this horrible …

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  • UNWTO writes an open letter to Bulgaria advising travel and tourism growth

    Published on : Thursday, June 5, 2014

    On behalf of the government of the Republic of Bulgaria, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Development Daniela Bobeva has accepted the UNWTO/WTTC Open Letter on Travel and Tourism, recognizing the socio-economic significance of tourism in Bulgaria and committing to support …

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  • Spain ranked 2nd popular destination for shopping tourism in 2012

    Published on : Friday, May 23, 2014

    In 2012, foreign tourists spent the most money, in Spain; after France, and it is continuing to consolidate its image as a shopping destination. Spain is most popular among Latin America, the Middle East and Africa tourists.   On Wednesday, …

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  • China, Russia, Brazil account for half of world’s tourism expenditure hike

    Published on : Thursday, May 22, 2014

    The emerging economies of China, Russia and Brazil have been dynamic drivers of outbound tourism in recent years and account for half of world’s increase in tourism expenditure. In 2013, these three source markets accounted for some US$ 40 billion …

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  • UNWTO Commission Meeting for Africa 2014 kicks off in Luanda

    Published on : Monday, April 28, 2014

    The 56th United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Commission Meeting for Africa 2014 (CAF) kicks off today in Luanda to discuss issues related to the financing of tourism development in Africa.   The opening session on Monday will be presided …

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  • UNWTO Member States set priorities for European Tourism

    Published on : Saturday, April 5, 2014

    European Tourism representatives gathered at the 57th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe identified enhanced international cooperation, innovation, private-public partnerships and accessibility as main priorities to ensure the sector’s future competiveness.   The Seminar on Developing Effective Tourism Clusters, …

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  • UNWTO Member States set priorities for European Tourism

    Published on : Saturday, April 5, 2014

    European Tourism representatives gathered at the 57th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe identified enhanced international cooperation, innovation, private-public partnerships and accessibility as main priorities to ensure the sector’s future competiveness.   The Seminar on Developing Effective Tourism Clusters, …

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  • Global Report on the Meeting Industry launched by UNWTO

    Published on : Saturday, March 29, 2014

    The meetings industry is one of the fundamental segments of the tourism sector. UNWTO’s newly released Global Report on the Meetings Industry provides an overall view of the main issues facing destinations aiming to build a competitive meetings industry along …

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  • UNWTO, UNODC and UNESCO launches anti-trafficing campaign

    Published on : Thursday, March 6, 2014

    The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have joined forces to promote a global campaign urging travellers to support the fight against a …

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