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Pride Is More Than a Parade: Why Democracy and Tourism Are Now Linked
As Pride celebrations sweep across Europe, they have become more than cultural events. From...
UN Tourism Thematic Office for Small Island States: Momentum Builds
Momentum is growing after WTN members launched an advocacy campaign for the creation of a dedicated...
Beyond SIDS: Why UN Tourism Needs a Thematic Office for All Small Island States
A growing coalition of island tourism leaders is urging UN Tourism to establish a dedicated...
Dr. Taleb Rifai: The Statesman Who Humanized Global Tourism Celebrated at the WTTC Leadership Cruise
Dr. Taleb Rifai transformed global tourism into a movement centered on humanity, peace, and...
Zimbabwe High Court Acquits Former Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi
Former Zimbabwe Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi walked free after Zimbabwe’s High Court acquitted...
The Global Force of Tourism: The World’s Most Powerful Force for Peace and Equality
The political world is on the brink of World War III - and this is when tourism needs to fight back...
Nepal, Against the Odds, Emerges as a Global Leader in Accessible Tourism
Nepal is emerging as a global leader in accessible tourism, blending innovation with inclusion. At...
UN Tourism Pushes Global Food Waste Action Through “Recipe of Change” Initiative
UN Tourism launches the “Recipe of Change” initiative, uniting major global travel companies to cut...
Global Tourism at a Breaking Point: Can the Industry Unite in a Time of Crisis?
The Iran war is reshaping global tourism far beyond the Middle East. Flights are being rerouted...
Global Tourism on Alert After Iran Warns of Potential Attacks on Tourist Sites Worldwide
Iran has escalated global tensions, warning that tourist destinations, parks, and recreational...
The Lonely Voice for Peace: António Guterres and the Quiet Power of Global Tourism
Amid rising global conflict, António Guterres remains a powerful voice for peace. As political...
Tourism Leaders Warn of Climate Pressure, Aviation Disruptions, and Overtourism at ITB Berlin 2026
The global tourism industry gathered in Berlin this week for the 60th anniversary of ITB Berlin...
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...