Hospitality Net

APRIL 23, 2024

Participants discussed the creation and implementation of public policies for promotion through audiovisual content, raising awareness among tourists about environmental and cultural protection through on-screen content, as well as the broader relationship between tourism, culture and creative industries.

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APRIL 19, 2024

New reports from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft highlights the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in shaping the future of Travel & Tourism.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 14, 2024

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed the Qatari Travel & Tourism sector reached new heights last year, with GDP contribution, jobs and domestic traveller spend all surpassing previous peaks.

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Hotel Owner

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

It is a vision of a better tourism industry, with sustainability as a core value that underpins all businesses, with courageous leaders who use the power of business to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), advance circularity, contribute to conservation and operate with Net Zero emissions.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 14, 2024

The tourism landscape of the Middle East is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by strong government support through economic diversification efforts. Tourism has emerged as a strategic sector offering opportunities for job creation, revenue generation, and sustainable growth.

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MAY 13, 2024

Serving as the sector’s voice, UN Tourism held a special session on the sector’s role in fostering connections in post-conflict societies, with reference to Bosnia & Herzegovina, Colombia, and Rwanda.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has launched the Mekong Tourism internship finder on MekongTourism.org. The initiative is designed to address labour challenges faced by the tourism industry and to be a useful tool for interns seeking entry into tourism.

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APRIL 15, 2024

Croatia currently serves on UN Tourism’s Committee on Tourism and Sustainability, having chaired it between 2019 and 2023.

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Lodging Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Brussels—Radisson Hotel Group joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to drive forward the hospitality industry’s sustainability agenda and support the development of integrated sustainable tourism practices. Radisson Hotel Group’s membership in the GSTC […].

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 12, 2024

To mark the first ever US – Japan Tourism Year, and in celebration of Airbnb’s mission to connect people from across the world through travel, Airbnb has pledged $1 million to fund a multi-year rural tourism exchange program between the US and Japan with an aim to strengthen economic opportunities through tourism in rural areas in both countries.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 12, 2024

Learn more about these key changes, their implications on the future of travel, and how travel and tourism companies can adapt to meet evolving traveler expectations. Economic, social, and technological shifts are pushing the travel industry toward seismic change.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 26, 2024

Over the past three editions, UN Tourism – the new name of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) - received almost 600 applications from nearly 100 countries.

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APRIL 15, 2024

It is not an exaggeration to state that the twenty-first century’s third decade has been one of challenges both for the tourism industry and for nations around the world.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 6, 2024

UN Tourism and the World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) have launched a new report highlighting the need to measure the social and environmental impact of tourism on urban destinations.

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MARCH 22, 2024

The 12th World Congress on Snow, Mountain and Wellness Tourism identified key challenges, among them climate change and evolving consumer trends, while recognizing the role tourism can play in the protection of the fragile mountain ecosystem, the building of resilience for mountain communities, and the preservation of the local heritage.

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MAY 1, 2024

Equinox Hotels, renowned for its pioneering approach to high-performance luxury hospitality and sleep-focused innovation, announces the launch of its inaugural Global Sleep Symposium at Equinox Hotel New York on June 19th and 20th.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 30, 2024

Demand for travel to destinations across the Americas is on the rise, a new report released today by Amadeus in collaboration with UN Tourism shows.

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MARCH 12, 2024

Luxury Hotelschool, the premier international institution dedicated exclusively to luxury and ultraluxury hotel management training, is thrilled to unveil its participation in the Tourism Trailblazers Program - Investing in the Future of Tourism, a key initiative under the Saudi Vision 2030 project.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has joined hands with the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) to support the sustainable development of global tourism.

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Travel and Tourism 95

Hospitality Net

JANUARY 11, 2024

Amadeus has joined the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) to bring its travel expertise to the table in the quest to support a more prosperous and responsible hospitality sector.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Tulsa’s tourism industry has experienced a strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism is Oklahoma’s third-largest industry and is second only to oil and gas in bringing out-of-state dollars into Oklahoma. Leisure and group demand recovery continued through 2022, resulting in record-breaking tourism revenue for Tulsa.

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MAY 13, 2024

The recent visit of an ICCA delegation to UN Tourism headquarters culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), symbolizing the deepening collaboration between the two entities. This partnership aims to enhance the business tourism industry’s activity and impact, aligning with broader global sustainability goals.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 28, 2024

The professors’ platform Hospitality, Tourism, Innovation & Technology Experts Network (further HTIT-EN) has been granted a subsidy of 100,000 euros by the SIA. HTIT-EN brings together researchers from five universities of applied sciences in the field of tourism and hospitality.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

A thought leadership event exploring the significant untapped potential of retail tourism took place at La Roca Village, part of The Bicester Collection, in Barcelona today, concluding with a resounding call for attention to the importance of retail tourism.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

Alongside assessing the evolution of tourism communications, the Session saw leading experts explore current and future opportunities for more effectively portraying tourism as an essential driver of development, both in traditional media and on content platforms.

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MAY 6, 2024

The 69th meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Americas brought together prominent representatives of countries of the region in the Cuban city of Varadero. The meeting addressed the challenges and opportunities of the tourism sector that the region is facing.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) commemorated World Tourism Day in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, highlighting the exceptional growth and commitment of Puerto Rico in promoting sustainable travel.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 9, 2024

The 70th meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for Europe brought together 40 high-level representatives in the Albanian capital.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Tambourine, the digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is delighted to announce the successful launch of the new St. Kitts Tourism Authority website.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 22, 2024

A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to stimulate innovation and fresh ventures within the hospitality industry, promoting entrepreneurship and education while engaging in open innovation projects that can enhance the tourism industry, with a particular focus on hospitality.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) partnered with Hotelbeds to bring sector leaders together in Palma, Mallorca, to delve into the ever-evolving dynamics of global Travel & Tourism.

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MARCH 8, 2024

As the world marks International Women’s Day (8 March), the United Nations Specialized Agency celebrates the achievements of women in tourism while highlighting the fact that women remain under represented in leadership positions, face barriers to career progression and have limited access to education and training.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 4, 2024

The "Empowering Young Women: sustainable livelihoods through tourism" initiative aims to support women at every stage of their careers in the sector, while also advancing several of the Sustainable Development Goals, including those related to gender equality, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work (..)

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APRIL 5, 2024

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in 2024, with the sector’s global economic contribution set to reach an all-time high of $11.1 trillion.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism has been held for the first time in La Rioja, one of the world’s leading wine tourism destinations, with the focus placed firmly on inclusion and sustainability for local communities and territories.

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MAY 1, 2023

The 2nd edition of the World Sports Tourism Congress (WSTC), organized by UNWTO, Government of Croatia through its Ministry of Tourism and Sport, and the Affiliate Member Croatian National Tourist Board, brought together experts and leaders from across the sports and tourism sectors, alongside representatives of destinations and businesses.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Rotana announced its expansion plans in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the second edition of the Saudi Tourism Forum (STF).

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