UNWTO World Tourism Organization [to 16 January 2016]
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16 January 2016
UNWTO strongly condemns attacks in Ouagadougou
UNWTO strongly condemns the attacks perpetrated in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. On the behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO expresses its condolences to the families and friends of the victims and to the people of Burkina Faso in this difficult moment. “On the behalf of the entire international tourism community, UNWTO conveys its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims and expresses its full solidarity with the people and the Government of Burkina Faso. UNWTO stands by Burkina Faso to support the country in its continued commitment to tourism development and its strong wish to make tourism a tool for better livelihoods for the people of Burkina Faso” said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai.

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14 January 2016
Visa Openness levels continue to progress
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has been long advocating for the need to advance travel faciliation as a means to promote tourism development and multiply its socio-economic benefits. According to UNWTO’s latest Visa Openess Report, the share of tourists requiring to obtain a visa prior to travelling continues to decline and is at its lowest level ever. In 2015, 39% of the world population could travel for tourism without obtaining a traditional visa prior to departure as compared to only 23% in 2008.