International tourism recovers pre-pandemic levels in 2024
According to the latest World Tourism Barometer from UN Tourism, an estimated 1.4 billion tourists travelled internationally in 2024, indicating a virtual recovery (99%) of pre-pandemic levels. This represents an increase of 11% over 2023, or 140 million more international tourist arrivals, with results driven by strong post-pandemic demand, robust performance from large source markets […]
ITA Airways at FITUR 2025, the International Tourism Fair in Madrid
ITA Airways will participate in FITUR 2025, the International Tourism Fair, taking place from January 22 to 26 at IFEMA Exhibition Center in Madrid. Now in its 45th edition, FITUR is the premier annual event for tourism professionals, fostering business opportunities across both incoming and outgoing tourism. ITA Airways’ stand (4C18) will be located in […]
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 […]
