Tag: WTO
WTO: US Airbus tariffs should be reduced by around $2 billion
Chief Assignment Editor- December 2, 2019 19:35According to the World Trade Organization, the US should immediately reduce the $7.5 billion in tariffs that the WTO authorized to the US in October by around $2 billion. This ... Read More
WTO: US can slap tariffs on $7.5 billion of EU goods over Airbus subsidies
Chief Assignment Editor- October 14, 2019 16:10The World Trade Organization (WTO) formally ruled today that the United States is now free to take countermeasures against the European Union and Airbus-producing countries Britain, France, Germany, and Spain. ... Read More
How safe is travel to Africa? African Tourism Board appoints SaferTourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 8, 2019 12:14African Tourism Board, (ATB) has travel and security on its top agenda when attracting visitors to the continent. At the upcoming ATB Launch on April 11, the organization will be announcing ... Read More
EU and Airbus cite US for inaction that could cost billions
editor- March 28, 2019 20:45The World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body has rejected every single United States argument whereas it has taken all EU legal points on board. In addition, the WTO highest court ... Read More
African Tourism Board tackles visitor surety to keep Africa safe for visitors
editor- March 25, 2019 20:46The official launch of the newly-founded African Tourism Board is only two weeks away, and the U.S.-based interim Chairman Juergen T. Steinmetz explained the organization's commitment to keep Africa safe ... Read More
FITUR beats the record for participation in its most international edition yet
Chief Assignment Editor- January 22, 2019 17:25From 23 to 27 January, Madrid will once again become the focus of attention for the international tourism community with FITUR, the International Tourism Fair, organized by IFEMA. This year’s ... Read More
Is UNWTO suffering of an induced coma?
editor- December 20, 2018 05:05UNWTO is experiencing a new type of leader and leadership. Read More
Embraer welcomes Brazil challenging Canada’s subsidies to Bombardier
Chief Assignment Editor- December 14, 2018 08:40Embraer welcomes Brazil's filing today of its First Written Submission to the dispute settlement panel at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva. The Panel is examining more than USD ... Read More
Airbus reports full European implementation of WTO findings
editor- December 2, 2011 05:41Europe has implemented the WTO findings and thus brought the parties into full conformity with WTO obligations. Read More
Boeing CEO McNerney welcomes Russia WTO membership progress
editor- November 12, 2011 04:41CHICAGO, Ill. - Boeing Chairman, President & CEO Jim McNerney today welcomed the World Trade Organization's Working Party agreement on the terms of Russia's membership in the WTO. Read More
FITUR and WTO create investor forum to foster investment in Africa
editor- October 6, 2009 04:35Tourism can be a fundamental tool for boosting development in many regions of Africa. Read More
Iran to host 2nd meeting of WTO Committee on Tourism Ethics
editor- March 16, 2008 07:12Director general for planning of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization said that Iran will play host to 2nd meeting of World Tourism Organization (WTO) Committee on Tourism Ethics. Read More
Canada hopeful tourism deal with China possible but keeps WTO action in hand
editor- January 10, 2008 04:26BEIJING - International Trade Minister David Emerson says he's hopeful negotiations for a tourism agreement with China can be re-started quickly, but Canada is prepared to take the issue before ... Read More
EFAPCO strengthens its global voice
editor- December 29, 2007 09:21The European Federation of the Associations of Professional Congress Organisers, is set to have an even stronger voice in global tourism, thanks to appointment of its President, Julio Abreu, to ... Read More