Saudi Arabia tops G20 countries in global tourism growthThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has topped the list of G20 countries in the indicators of the growth rate of the number of international tourists and the growth rate of international tourism revenues according to the latest data for the first seve More… |
Bahrain airport celebrates 94th Saudi National Day in styleBahrain International Airport (BIA), managed and operated by Bahrain Airport Company, is commemorating Saudi Arabia’s 94th National Day with special festivities, in partnership with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) an More… |
Global tourism to close 2023 at 90pc of pre-Covid levelsInternational tourism is on track to recover almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year, according to World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). As per the latest data from UNWTO, an estimated 975 milli More… |
Global tourism enjoys strong start to 2022 amid new uncertaintiesInternational tourism continued its recovery in January with a much better performance compared to the weak start to 2021. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is adding pressure to existing economic uncertainties, coupled with many Covid- More… |
Global tourism up 4pc, but far below pre-Covid levelsGlobal tourism experienced a 4 per cent upturn in 2021, another challenging year for the travel sector: compared to 2020 (415 million versus 400 million). However, international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) were still 72% below the pr More… |
Global Tourism looking ahead to a more sustainable future2021 has been a year of learning and adapting for tourism. It has proven that only by working together can the sector overcome challenges and embrace opportunities. Gathering the global tourism community and de More… |
Global tourism sees upturn in Q3 but recovery fragileWhile international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) increased by 58% in July-September compared to the same period of 2020, they remained 64% below 2019 levels, said the UN World Trade Organisation (UNWTO) in a new report. A More… |
Dubai at the forefront of global tourism recoveryAs Dubai marks a year since reopening its borders to international tourists on July 7, 2020, the latest data published by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) shows the city welcomed 3.7 million overnight vi More… |
Madrid set to host key week for global tourismThe Global Tourism Crisis Committee, established by UNWTO at the very start of the pandemic as a means to unite the sector and lead a strong response to the crisis, will meet for the first time today (January 18) this year in Madrid. More… |
UNWTO, IATA partner to restore confidence in travelThe World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has signed an agreement with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to focus on enhancing consumer confidence in travel and placing sustainability at the centre of recovery and future growth. More… |