UNWTO World Tourism Organization [to 18 April 2015]
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Global Travel & Tourism leaders set landmark agenda for growth
The leading global Travel & Tourism private sector and government organisations – the Global Travel Association Coalition (GTAC) – have today launched a commitment for aligned advocacy and action to harness the full potential of the sector to create jobs, drive inclusive growth and foster development.
16 April 2015
Exports from international tourism rise to US$ 1.5 trillion in 2014
International tourism receipts increased by US$ 48 billion in 2014 to reach a record US$ 1,245 billion. An additional US$ 221 billion was generated from international passenger transport, bringing total exports from international tourism up to US$ 1.5 trillion.
15 April 2015
UNWTO and Basque Culinary Center organize the 1st World Forum on Food Tourism
Gastronomy and tourism are natural allies and mutually reinforce one another. The many links between gastronomy and tourism and the opportunities for closer cooperation between both areas will be explored at the 1st UNWTO World Forum on Food Tourism, jointly organized by UNWTO and the Basque Culinary Center (Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain, 27-28 April 2015).
13 April 2015