Global Travel News
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UNWTO and FAO to Work Together Developing Tourism for Rural Development
Rome, Italy, October 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
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New WTTC Campaign Highlights Social Benefits of Travel & Tourism
London, United Kingdom, September 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / A major social media campaign has today been launched to raise awareness of the wide-ranging social benefits of travel by the…
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UNWTO: Tourism and Rural Development
Madrid, Spain, September 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism’s many benefits must be felt outside of urban areas for the sector to fulfil its potential to provide opportunities for all:…
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WTTC Launches Report on Future of Travel & Tourism in Post-COVID World
London, United Kingdom, September 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), today unveils a new report that explores the implications of the trends for each…
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Best Western Commits to Japan’s Tourism Future with Opening of Hotel in Yokohama
Yokohama, Japan, September 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts has continued to expand its portfolio in Japan with the launch of Best Western Hotel Fino Shin-Yokohama…
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UNWTO and Google Host First Tourism Acceleration Program in Africa
Madrid, Spain, September 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Advancing digitalization will be key to adapting to the new tourism environment. The Covid-19 crisis has disproportionately affected tourism, a sector that…
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Climate Friendly Travel. The Green & Clean Future We Need
Valletta, Malta, September 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Earlier this month, the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres issued a policy brief on the important role of Tourism,…
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World Tourism Day 2020 – Message by UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili
Madrid, Spain, September 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / For the past 40 years, World Tourism Day has highlighted the power of tourism to touch on almost every part of our…
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World Tourism Day 2020 – Official Message by the UN Secretary-General
New York City, NY, USA, September 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / In the 40 years since the very first World Tourism Day, much has changed. Demand for travel has soared.…
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UNWTO supports EBRD’s Web Tool for Green Technologies
Madrid, Spain, September 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The EBRD and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) are joining forces to promote sustainable tourism, accelerate the transfer of climate finance and…