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Be A Part Of UNWTO’s ‘Travel.Enjoy.Respect’ Campaign

September 1, 2017September 1, 2017Posted in Photography, TravelTagged 2017, Blog, Campaign, Indian Blogger, Journey, Media, Press Release, Sustainable Tourism, Taleb Rifai, Tourism, Tourists, Travel, Travelling, UNWTO, World Tourism Organization1 Comment

In the framework of the International Year on Sustainable Tourism for Development, 2017, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is launching a consumer-oriented campaign aimed at raising awareness of the value and contribution that sustainable tourism can make towards development. The ‘Travel.Enjoy.Respect’ campaign wants to engage tourists in making the sector a catalyst for positive change.

The main message of the campaign is summarized by the UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai: “Whenever you travel, wherever you travel, remember to: respect nature, respect culture, and respect your host. You can be the change you want to see in the world. You can be an ambassador for a better future. TRAVEL, ENJOY AND RESPECT.”

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International Tourist Arrivals Up 4%

October 6, 2016Posted in TravelTagged Blog, Blogger, Destination, Indian Travel Blogger, International tourism, International Tourist, Travel Blog, Travel Blogger, Travel Blogging, UN World Tourism Organization, UNWTO, Wordpress, World Tourism BarometerLeave a comment

International tourist arrivals worldwide grew by 4% between January and June 2016 compared to the same period last year. Destinations worldwide received 561 million international tourists (overnight visitors), 21 million more than in 2015, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

Asia and the Pacific demonstrated renewed strength this first half of 2016, receiving 9% more international arrivals, the highest growth across world regions. In the Americas, international arrivals increased by 4%, led by Central America and South America. Europe (+3%) showed mixed results, with solid growth in many destinations offset by weaker performance in others. In Africa (+5%), Sub-Saharan destinations rebounded strongly, while North Africa continued to report weak results. Limited data for the Middle East points to an estimated decrease of 9% in international arrivals this six-month period, though results vary from destination to destination.

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What Is Wine Tourism ?

September 10, 2016January 16, 2017Posted in TravelTagged Conference, Georgia, Indian Travel Blog, Indian Travel Blogger, Kakheti, Travel Blogger, Travelblog, UNWTO, UNWTO Global Conference, Wine, Wine Tourism, Wordpress2 Comments

The link between wine tourism and culture, history and lifestyle and the contribution of this segment to the development of the sector has been widely discussed during the 1st UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism held in the Kakheti region in Georgia.

During two days (7-9 September) the event convened over 200 participants including policy makers and tourism experts from nearly 50 countries.

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International Tourism Continues To Grow

July 22, 2016Posted in TravelTagged Indian Travel Blog, Toursim, Travel Blog, Travel Blogger, UNWTO, Wordpress, World Tourism OrganisationLeave a comment

2016 started on a strong note for international tourism. International tourist arrivals grew by 5% between January and April 2016 according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Results were robust across almost all subregions and many destinations reported double-digit growth. Prospects for May-August remain positive, with around 500 million tourists expected to travel abroad in the Northern Hemisphere summer holiday peak season.

Destinations worldwide received 348 million international tourists (overnight visitors) between January and April 2016, some 18 million more than the same period last year (+5.3%). This follows an increase of 4.6% in 2015, and could make 2016 the seventh consecutive year of above-average growth, with international arrivals increasing by 4% or more every year following the crisis in 2009.

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Press Release – Discussion on Sustainable Tourism

June 13, 2016Posted in TravelTagged Madrid, Press Release, Spain, Sustainable Tourism, Tourism, Tourism Conference, Travel Blog, Travel Blogger, Travel Blogging, UNWTO, World Tourism OrganisationLeave a comment

UNWTO Network of Observatories meets to discuss the measurement of sustainable tourism at destination level.

Under the title ‘Advancing the Measurement of Sustainable Tourism Development’, UNWTO Member States, NGOs, academic institutions and other public and private sector entities discussed approaches to effectively measure, monitor and assess tourism performance and impacts at destination level. This consultative process takes place at a time in which the international tourism community embraces the Sustainable Development Goals.

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