El turismo supone el 9,3% de la economía global
El turismo supone el 9,3% del Producto Interior Bruto (PIB) global, según el último estudio del World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) sobre el impacto del sector en la economía global. Se sitúa por encima de otras actividades como la industria quÃmica y minera, que aporta el 8,7% o el 8% de los fabricantes de […]
Las nuevas tecnologías impulsarán el turismo global en 2014
2014 será un año positivo para la industria turística global, según ha estimado el 89% de los especialistas que formaron parte de la última World Travel Market de Londres. Pero más allá de ese crecimiento en general, que también se sentirá en España en su carácter de punto estratégico del turismo mundial, tendencias como la […]
Airline Financial Outlook Strengthens $12.9B Global Net Profit Expected in 2013
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an upward revision to its industry financial outlook. For 2013 airlines are expected to return a global net profit of $12.9 billion. This is expected to improve to a net profit of $19.7 billion in 2014. Both are improvements on the September forecast which anticipated an industry net […]
Global Standards Driving Middle East Success
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to adopt and adhere to global standards that are necessary for the safe, efficient and sustainable operation of the global air transport system. «Aviation has changed the world for the better. This year airlines will carry over three billion passengers and 50 million tonnes of cargo. […]
Enhancing Security through Global Partnership
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a partnership between industry, governments and regulators to enhance aviation security by embracing a globally harmonized, risk-based system. «Aviation security stands at a crossroads. Global passenger numbers will be approaching four billion per year by 2017, and the ageing systems and outdated procedures of the current security […]
Global Cargo Growth Stabilizes "“ Regional Variances Remain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing cargo growth stabilizing in September following recent months of slow but steady growth. Freight Tonne Kilometers (FTK) grew by 0.5% year-on-year. While this is slower that the 3.4% growth recorded for August, overall air cargo volumes are at a 25-month high, and steady increases in the […]
Air Freight Continues to Flatline in May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures for global air cargo markets showing that growth has continued to flatline in May, broadly following the trend of the last 18 months. Global freight tonne kilometers increased just 0.8% in May compared to a year ago. Capacity, however, increased by 2.1% causing load factors to fall […]
