Fitur 2025 contará con un amplio programa sobre liderazgo femenino
La próxima edición de la Feria Internacional de Turismo, Fitur 2025, que se celebra del 22 al 26 de enero, organizada por Ifema Madrid, acogerá la quinta edición de Fitur Woman. Uno de los espacios temáticos de la feria, que en esta ocasión se desarrollará bajo el concepto ‘Orgullo de pertenencia’ con el fin de […]
Brazil’s Tourism Boom: Foreign Visitors Inject Record R$26 Billion in 2024
Brazil’s tourism sector has reached new heights in 2024. Foreign visitors spent over R$26 billion ($4.77 billion) from January to August, setting a 29-year record. This figure surpasses last year’s earnings by 10% for the same period. August alone saw international tourists contribute more than R$3 billion ($550 million) to the Brazilian economy. In addition, […]
Día Mundial del Turismo: una mirada a Iberoamérica
Sea por aire, tierra o mar es difícil encontrar alguien que no disfrute viajar de vez en cuando. Y es que aun cuando no siempre sea sinónimo de vacacionar, cambiar de atmósfera viene bien al cuerpo y sobre todo a la mente. Este 27 de septiembre, cuando se celebra el Día mundial del Turismo, deviene […]
New report shows economic growth for airports due to sports and music tourism
New report shows economic growth for airports due to sports and music tourism Sports and music tourism has seen huge growth with high projections for the future, with sports fans spending the most on travel, according to latest report by Collinson International that benefit the airport economy. Sports and Music Tourism Sports and music tourism […]
Travel & Tourism in Latin America Could Boost Region’s Economy by US$260BN Over the Next Decade
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with VFS Global, revealed that the Latin American (LATAM) Travel & Tourism sector could add nearly US$260BN to the region’s economy and create nearly eight million new jobs over the next 10 years. According to the report, ‘Unlocking Opportunities for Travel & Tourism Growth in LATAM’, […]
International Women in Travel & Tourism Forum and Awards to return in June
The International Women in Travel & Tourism Forum (IWTTF) and Awards will return on June 26-27 this year. The event promises lively discussions, thought-provoking debate and celebrations of the best in diversity, equity and inclusion within the travel, tourism and hospitality sector. Since its inception in 2019, IWTTF has provided an international and inclusive platform […]
UNWTO Becomes “UN Tourism” to Mark A New Era for Global Sector
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) enters a new era today with a new name and brand: UN Tourism. With this new brand, the Organization reaffirms its status as the United Nations specialized agency for tourism and the global leader of tourism for development, driving social and economic change to ensure that “people and planet” are […]
Dominican Republic surpasses 10 million tourists in 2023
Dominican Republic surpassed 10 million tourists on December 26th. The Director General of the Dominican Civil Aviation Institute, Hector Porcella, highlighted that this achievement was possible due to the collective efforts of all sectors involved in the national tourism industry. The national government established the Tourism Cabinet as a strategic move to accelerate the recovery […]
New Travel & Tourism Social Impact Report reveals significant increase in female employment since 2010
New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC), initiated by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, reveals that the global Travel & Tourism sector is delivering soaring employment opportunities to women and young people around the world. The report shows that the Travel & Tourism sector […]
US Leads Global Travel & Tourism Rebound says WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), together with WTTC members ForwardKeys and Mabrian Technologies, today unveiled new insights into the strong expansion of the U.S. Travel & Tourism sector. According to WTTC’s Travel & Tourism Economic Impact 2023 Global Trends Report, the GDP contribution of the U.S. Travel & Tourism sector grew by 16.9% […]
