Latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer reveals that international tourism generates US$ 1.4 trillion in export earnings
Total export earnings generated by international tourism in 2013 reached US$ 1.4 trillion. Receipts earned by destinations from international visitors grew by 5% to reach US$ 1159 billion, while an additional US$ 218 billion was earned by international passenger...
10 things you might not know about the youth travel market
According to Diego Saez-Gil, Founder of WeHostels and VP at StudentUniverse, even after several years working in the youth travel market he doesn’t stop getting surprised by how fascinating this sector is. Also what keeps surprising him is how many people from...International Tourist Arrivals Reach Record 1.087 Billion in 2013
International tourist arrivals grew by 5% in 2013, reaching a record 1,087 million arrivals, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Despite global economic challenges, international tourism results were well above expectations, with an additional 52...UNWTO calls for removal of travel barriers
Taleb Rifai tells aviation and tourism sectors to work together to ensure future growth. The UNWTO has urged countries to remove restrictions on travel, to enable the tourism industry to reach its full potential. Addressing the Royal Aeronautical Society at the...