Former President of YHA Les Auberges de Jeunesse has passed away
News Christian Vanderwinnen, a former President of Youth Hostels Association Les Auberges de Jeunesse, has died suddenly at the age of 67. The Les Auberge des Jeunesse said Mr. Vanderwinnen died cardiac arrest in Brussels on 20 March. Vanderwinnen devoted a large part...
UNWTO deepens tourism cooperation with the European Union
News Advancing sustainable tourism across Europe is at the centre of an agreement signed between the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the European Parliament on 28 February. During his first official visit to Brussels, UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab...
2017 International Tourism Results are the highest in seven years, according to UNWTO
News According to the latest figures released by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), international tourist arrivals grew by a remarkable 7% in 2017 to reach a total of 1,322 million. UNWTO said the strong momentum is expected to continue in 2018 at...
Former FIYTO Director General has passed away
News We are saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Kruyt, former Director General of the Federation of International Youth Travel Organisations (FIYTO). He died of cardiac arrest at age 57 while travelling with his family in Costa Rica. Peter had retired as the...