WTM Launches Global Trends Report 2012

Nils Kraus -
The WTM Global Trends Report, in association with Euromonitor International, has successfully predicted global travel trends for eight years running. The launch of the WTM Global Trends Report 2012, ...

Sustainable Tourism Central to the Future of Africa’s Parks

Sara Thopson -
Tourism is one of the most effective ways to preserve Africa’s national parks and protected areas while creating jobs and income for local communities. This was one of the main conclusions of the Firs ...

UNWTO Launches Global Partnership for the Hotel Industry

Ashley Nault -
UNWTO has launched, in cooperation with representatives of leading international, regional and national hotel associations, a Global Partnership for the Hotel Industry aimed to bring the industry toge ...

World Tourism Day 2012: Tourism & Sustainable Energy

Vanderlei J. Pollack -
World Tourism Day (WTD) 2012 is being held under the theme Tourism & Sustainable Energy: Powering Sustainable Development. Official celebrations will take place in Maspalomas, Spain (Sept 27). ...

Food Tourism: Important Pillar for Tourism Growth along the Silk Road

Andrew J. Wein -
Food plays a crucial and growing role in tourism development and can be a pillar for growth for the countries of the Silk Road, said experts meeting at the Flavours of the Silk Road: International Con ...