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Women are reshaping African tourism
Women are reshaping African tourism in unprecedented ways, both as discerning travelers and innovative industry leaders. This shift is expected to make 2024 a defining year for women's influence across the continent's travel landscape.
New report reveals impact of the pandemic on woman and youth employment
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, today launched a new report revealing the stark impact of the pandemic on woman and youth employment within the global Travel & Tourism sector.
WCTE statement on World Tourism Day 2024
The World Committee on Tourism Ethics (WCTE), an impartial body reporting directly to the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) General Assembly, met under interim chair and with a new composition.
Anti-tourism campaigns in the Costa del Sol city
Malaga is one of Spain’s most popular summer destinations, receiving around 14 million visitors in 2023. But overtourism has become so disruptive for residents that this summer saw protests and anti-tourism campaigns in the Costa del Sol city.
Why diversity and inclusion is vital for success?
Diversity and inclusion (DE&I) are not just buzzwords—they are critical components of success and longevity in the hospitality and events industry.
Tips for Māori tourism in New Zealand
Auckland-based Māori writer Tommy de Silva shares his tips for Māori tourism in New Zealand.
Women make up 15.6% of leadership in B2B travel tech
The wide gap between female and male leadership within the travel technology industry is shrinking - at a snail's pace - but becoming smaller still.
UN Tourism welcomes students to Sustainable Tourism Degree Course
UN Tourism has welcomed the first students enrolled on its pioneering degree course in International Sustainable Tourism.
Managing visitor traffic at Trevi Fountain
For Rome's tourism chief, cracking down on short-term rentals and managing visitor traffic at Trevi Fountain are the top priorities when it comes to combatting overtourism.
TUI launches conservation initiative in Mozambique
Initiative is part of TUI Care Foundation’s Tourism for Development Fund, which has committed €10 million to support social and environmental projects in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in collaboration with UN Tourism.