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Jamaica Champions Global Tourism Resilience at ITB Berlin 2026
Jamaica strengthened its global leadership in tourism resilience at ITB Berlin 2026, as Tourism...
At ITB Berlin, Tourism Talks Resilience and Monitoring — But Who Is Leading?
As global uncertainty grows, tourism leaders gather at ITB Berlin 2026. But while WTTC speaks of...
COVID Deals and Tourism Power Networks: Former UNWTO Chief’s Name Surfaces in Expanding Spanish Probe
Spain’s expanding “Koldo case” has drawn international tourism into a growing political storm, with...
Spain Emerges as World’s Tourism Powerhouse — Madrid Declared Global Tourism Capital
Spain has reinforced its status as a global tourism leader after welcoming nearly 97 million...
UN Tourism Unveils Road Map for International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027
UN Tourism has launched a new Road Map to guide preparations for the International Year of...
World Travel & Tourism Council Blind Spots and the Rise of a Quiet Tourism Revolution
As World Travel & Tourism Council champions scalable, profit-driven tourism led by global...
After Winning UN-Tourism Leadership, UAE Moves Quickly to Shape Global Tourism Policy
After a determined and costly diplomatic campaign secured the election of the first woman Secretary...
UN Tourism Sees Growth — But Misses a Political Undercurrent Reshaping Travel
UN Tourism celebrates rising global arrivals, yet overlooks a critical reality: travelers are...
Gloria Guevara Returns to WTTC as Global Tourism Leadership Shifts to the Private Sector
Gloria Guevara’s return as CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council comes at a pivotal moment...
A New World Order in the Making: Trump’s Board of Peace and the Push to Replace the United Nations
To critics, the Board of Peace is not a diplomatic innovation but a blueprint for a new world order...
Jamaica Intensifies Global Tourism Marketing Push in Wake of Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica has intensified its global tourism marketing push following Hurricane Melissa, with Tourism...
UN Tourism Positions Bulgaria as a High-Potential Destination for Sustainable Tourism Investment
UN Tourism has released new investment guidelines spotlighting Bulgaria as a high-potential...
Trump Executive Order Ends US Hopes of Rejoining UN-Tourism, Shifting Global Tourism Power
President Donald Trump’s latest executive order withdrawing the United States from dozens of UN...
New Era at UNWTO Begins With Immediate Response to Crans-Montana Tourism Tragedy in Switzerland
A deadly New Year’s fire in Crans-Montana struck just minutes after new UN-Tourism Secretary...
Global Tourism Economy Forum Moves to Harbin as China, Saudi Arabia, and Europe Compete for Tourism Leadership
China, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Italy are increasingly competing to host the global travel...
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the Global Travel and Tourism Community
As the world faces war, political division, and environmental challenges, eTurboNews and the World...
A Door Opens at UN-Tourism: Why Gustavo Santos’ Exit Matters More Than a Resignation
Gustavo Santos’ resignation signals more than a personnel change at UN-Tourism. It marks a chance...
Spain Consolidates Global Tourism Power as Madrid Anchors UN Tourism with Catalonia, the Basque Country and WTTC
Spain will seek associate membership in UN Tourism for Catalonia and the Basque Country, citing...
WTTC Considers Six Global Cities for New Office as Tourism Leadership Debate Grows
As WTTC weighs relocating its global office, the decision exposes deeper questions about power...
Global Tourism Surpasses 1.1 Billion Arrivals as 2025 Demand Strengthens
International tourism surpassed 1.1 billion arrivals in the first nine months of 2025, driven by...
UN Tourism Presents Ulysses Award for Outstanding Contributions to Sector to Professor Larry Dwyer
UN Tourism has presented Professor Larry Dwyer with the prestigious Ulysses Prize in recognition of...
Tourists Return to Somalia as Mogadishu Reopens — Despite Lingering Insecurity
Mogadishu is cautiously reopening to foreign visitors as security improves and niche adventure...
WTTC and UNWTO’s Claim Tourism is 10% of the Global GDP Needs a Second Look
Travel and tourism are often described as 10% of the global economy, but this figure depends on how...
Historic Shift at UNWTO’s 26th General Assembly in Riyadh Marks New Era for Global Tourism and Sustainability
The 26th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), hosted in...
Francesco Frangialli: No one will regret the departure of Zurab Pololikashvili from UNWTO
Francesco Frangialli served as Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization...
A Life And Death Situation for the New UN-Tourism Secretary General Shaikha Al Nowais
Not only is the global public sector in the Tourism sector ready for a new era in tourism...
The Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister I. Chester Cooper Assumes Vice-Presidency of the UN-Tourism Organization General Assembly
The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation...
Uninvited! Power, Politics, and Exclusion Cloud UNWTO’s 26th General Assembly in Riyadh
On the eve of the UN World Tourism Organization’s 26th General Assembly in Riyadh, controversy...
UN-Tourism Under Fire: Donor Influence, African Frustration, and a Pivotal Vote
The Quiet Unraveling of UN Tourism—and the Rise of a New Power Bloc. Do we really still need UN...
Why not Teach Tourism In Schools, suggested at the UN Ministerial Summit at WTM in London
Tourism Ministers attending the ongoing World Travel Market in London met at the UNWTO and WTTC...
Dr. Walter Mzembi’s Imprisonment Exposes Zimbabwe’s Political and Diplomatic Power Games and UN-Tourism
Dr. Walter Mzembi, Zimbabwe’s former Minister of Tourism and Foreign Affairs — once one of Africa’s...
Geoffrey Lipman on UN-Tourism Leadership: “Zurab Pololikashvili is Better Than That”
Professor Geoffrey Lipman is one of the most respected senior leaders in the global travel and...
Shaikha Al Nowais UN-Tourism Secretary-General Elect to Attend UNCTAD16 in Geneva
The 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) opens today in Geneva under...
UNWTO’s Plot In Progress For Zurab Pololikashvili To Remain Secretary General
Will the UN-Tourism Secretary General elect Shaikha Al Nowais be the next UN-Tourism Secretary...
UN Tourism Secretary General Elect Shaikha Al Nowais on The Hot Seat with WTTC Gloria Guevara
Gloria Guevara, the Interim CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) had the opportunity...
Indian Women raise voices in Tourism and Hospitality
Counting back to the World Tourism Day marked across the world on September 27 this year, Indian...
Sierra Leone, on World Tourism Day, Showcases Culture, Cuisine, and Pride
Sierra Leone is an emerging tourist destination known for its stunning beaches, rich culture, and...
World Tourism Day 2025 by Dr. Taleb Rifai, former UNWTO Secretary General
Dr. Taleb Rifai, the former Secretary General of UNWTO from Jordan, and still one of the most...
The Official UN World Tourism Day 2025 in Malaysia is in a Still Perfect World
World Tourism Day was officially observed in Malaysia today, with a theme of Tourism and...