Tag: European Travel Commission
Travel sentiment for European destinations on the rise
Chief Assignment Editor- February 20, 2020 23:44The European Travel Commission (ETC), the European Tourism Association (ETOA), Eurail B.V. and the European Commission, have today released the latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer (LHTB), which indicates that the sentiment ... Read More
New partnership to focus on sustainable tourism in Europe
Chief Assignment Editor- May 29, 2019 18:15Four leading tourism organisations and academic institutions – CELTH (the Center of Expertise Leisure, Tourism & Hospitality), ETC (the European Travel Commission), ETOA (European Tourism Association) and NECSTouR (the Network ... Read More
Airbnb joins the European Travel Commission to promote healthy tourism
Chief Assignment Editor- May 16, 2019 19:22Airbnb, the global community-driven end-to-end travel platform, has joined the European Travel Commission (ETC) as an Associate Member to support Europe as a travel destination and promote healthy tourism - ... Read More
European Tourism: Positive start to 2019, but challenges lie ahead
Chief Assignment Editor- May 9, 2019 22:11According to the European Travel Commission's latest quarterly report, "European Tourism - Trends & Prospects 2019", Europe kicked off 2019 on a positive note following an impressive 6% growth in ... Read More
European Parliament and Commission urged to move towards integrated European tourism policy
Chief Assignment Editor- February 20, 2019 16:25The European Tourism Manifesto for Growth and Jobs and the World Travel & Tourism Council have today declared the urgent need for a genuine recognition of the importance of tourism. ... Read More
European Travel Commission: European tourism prepares for 2019 uncertainties
Chief Assignment Editor- February 15, 2019 20:25According to the European Travel Commission's latest report "European Tourism -Trends & Prospects 2018", Europe remains the most visited region in the world, with a 6% upswing in international tourist ... Read More
Travel industry: Managing sustainable tourism growth in Europe
Chief Assignment Editor- February 8, 2019 18:30Delegates at the Conference on Managing Sustainable Tourism Growth in Europe, organized this week by the European Travel Commission (ETC), were faced with an urgent call to achieve a balance ... Read More
Increase in Chinese visitors outstrips global average
editor- February 5, 2019 00:54The Chinese are heading to Europe in ever-greater numbers to celebrate their New Year this week (February 4-10). Bookings to European Union destinations are ahead 9.2% compared to last year. ... Read More
UNWTO and European Travel commission on Health Tourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 27, 2018 11:30The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), together with the European Travel Commission (ETC) launched a new report on health tourism. Part of their joint research programme, the study is the first attempt ... Read More
World Tourism Organization announces finalists of 15th UNWTO Awards
Chief Assignment Editor- December 21, 2018 16:30The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced the finalists to win the 15th UNWTO Awards, which recognize inspirational projects having made an invaluable contribution to advance sustainable tourism. The nominees ... Read More
Full visa liberalization for Chinese tourists will boost EU economy
Chief Assignment Editor- December 4, 2018 08:30Europe’s visa regimes are among the most restrictive in the world according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) which estimated that 74% of the global population would have ... Read More
UNWTO and ETC work on joint efforts in tourism
editor- March 8, 2012 03:00UNWTO and the European Travel Commission (ETC) have signed an agreement committing to advance their joint efforts to address major issues facing the tourism sector (Berlin, Germany, March 7, 2012). Read More
Tour operators predict US travelers will return to Europe in growing numbers
editor- November 12, 2011 05:51Despite the downward revision of the country's economic growth forecast, US tour operators predict US travelers will return to Europe in growing numbers. Read More
European Travel Commission launches new digital initiatives on its portal
editor- November 11, 2011 09:05NEW YORK - The European Travel Commission announced the unveiling of new digital initiatives including the redesign of its official consumer portal, visiteurope.com, along with the formation of a part Read More
European Travel Commission launches Facebook contest
editor- June 21, 2011 04:34NEW YORK - The European Travel Commission today announced the launch of their new social media contest entitled, "I Wish I Were There." Hosted on the ETC's official Facebook page, ... Read More
New UNWTO report highlights impact of demographic change on tourism
editor- September 22, 2010 04:50Demographic change will have major implications for the tourism sector over the coming decades but also presents important opportunities. Read More