Skift Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Skift Take: While Thailand explores new tourism markets, it's keeping a strong focus on its Southeast Asian neighbors — welcoming tourists not only by air but by road, too. This cross-border tourism promotion between Thailand and Malaysia reflects a larger ASEAN vision of seamless regional travel.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Tourism has committed to embrace its unique role as a pillar of peace and understanding. On World Tourism Day 2024, UN Tourism brought sector leaders from every global region together around a common vision and commitment to building a “peace-sensitive sector”, recognizing its potential to build bridges and foster understanding.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Skift Take: Sheikh Hamdan has announced a new tourism masterplan in Dubai, one focused on culture rather than mega-malls and skyscrapers. Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Nature Positive Tourism Partnership (NPTP), made up of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance), is addressing world leaders at the UN Biodiversity Summit (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, as it continues its drive to halt and reverse biodiversity loss (..)

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In response, the Spanish government, regional authorities, and local tourism companies have joined forces to realize a more sustainable tourism model. Skift Take: Spain's record-breaking popularity has put it front and center in the fight for sustainability in travel. Turespaña Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: Visit Florida needs to communicate that many of the state's destinations and attractions are open for tourism while remaining sensitive to those still in the process of rebuilding. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

UN Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism of Paraguay have released a groundbreaking report on the role of women in the tourism sector. The study was presented ahead of the First Regional Conference on Women’s Empowerment in Tourism in Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Asunción, Paraguay, on 21-22 October.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For the first time, the UN Climate Change conference of the parties will welcome Tourism Ministers, placing the sector firmly within the COP29 Action Agenda and providing a high-level platform for dialogue – at the initiative and joint leadership of the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). (..)

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The World Committee on Tourism Ethics (WCTE), an impartial body reporting directly to the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) General Assembly, met under interim chair and with a new composition. After deliberations, the Committee agreed to issue the following statement:

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University continues to remain in the upper echelons of international rankings, claiming the top spot in the “Hospitality and Tourism Management” category of ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

From Taylor Swift’s record-breaking concert tours to Mega-Sports events and the surge of screen tourism inspired by hit shows like HBO’s The White Lotus, these phenomena are transforming travel patterns worldwide.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

UN Tourism, UN-Habitat, and UNESCO came together at the World Urban Forum to host a side event under the theme Urban Tourism: Policies and Governance for More Sustainable, Inclusive, Creative, and Resilient Cities.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Meng-Mei Maggie Chen (Assistant Professor of Marketing) and Amélie Keller (Flagship Resilient Tourism Coordinator), offer insights into their collaborative work with Nyon Région Tourisme and Blent Hospitality Business Intelligence.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

But India has a long way to go before it can fully monetize the potential of sports tourism. Skift Take: Indian travelers want to experience live events. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This book envisions the future of tourism in an economy that is largely automated. The volume examines the unique technological, socioeconomic and political situation that such an economy will create, and reflects on how tourism is then produced, consumed and paid for.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

Skift Take: Spain's latest tourism data confirms that it's experiencing an unprecedented boom in tourism — a complaint of locals. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Skift Take: Thailand’s tourism recovery though impressive is also fragile. Competition from neighboring countries and global conflicts could disrupt growth. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Skift Take: Julie Coker is trading San Diego's fish tacos for New York City's dollar slices by becoming NYC's new tourism champion. Coker is taking the reins from Fred Dixon, who bounced to Brand USA. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Skift Take: Jordan had a good summer for tourism, but that didn't last long. Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MAY 21, 2024

Skift Take: Albania, Tanzania, Indonesia, Egypt, and El Salvador have been named the most-improved emerging economies for enabling travel and tourism development since 2019. Here are some insights. Dawit Habtemariam and Sean O'Neil Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

JUNE 17, 2024

The New South Wales government has vowed to increase support for tourism, nightlife and major events in the state budget, announced on Tuesday, marking a positive outcome for the hotel sector, according to Accommodation Australia NSW General Manager, Stacey McBride. On the tourism and transport front, AU$5.5

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Skift Take: Barcelona has to convince locals it can adequately balance community needs with being a host for mass tourism events. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 26, 2024

Skift Take: Abu Dhabi's new tourism strategy aims high with targeted investments to boost visitor numbers and solidify its position as a top global travel destination. — Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism Read the Complete Story On Skift

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

UN Tourism welcomed high-level officials from the National Tourism Administrations of 20 Asia-Pacific countries to redefine luxury tourism and explore common paths to growing the sector.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 28, 2024

Skift Take: The importance of religion to tourism in India is well known. India is now investing in marketing and tourism infrastructure - think technology, hotels and other amenities – to attract more visitors. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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APRIL 9, 2024

The “Tourism Investments and Economic Development in Europe” conference, jointly organized with Ministry of Tourism and Environment of Albania, was held within the framework of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Europe.

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Skift Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Skift Take: Many tourism board CEOs command high compensation. Here's Skift's first major look at the pay packages U.S. destination marketing executives, looking at the city, state, and national levels. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Developed in collaboration with the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), the three-year Bachelor of Science in International Sustainable Tourism is designed to train graduates capable of leading the sector toward a more sustainable future.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Skift Take: A new report lists almost 250 hotel and tourism projects and many are outside of luxury. Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 23, 2024

Skift Take: India's focus in recent years has been on tourism destination development. In its plan to diversify its offerings to attract different types of travelers, adventure tourism caters to a growing demand. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs of the Republic of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with UN Tourism, proudly announces the Women in Tourism Regional Congress, a pivotal three-day event aimed at reshaping the tourism landscape and opportunities for African women through enhanced education, technological innovation, and improved finance access. (..)

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Skift Take: The tourism sun is shining bright over Japan as visitor numbers and revenues reach an all-time high in 2024. The challenge: sustaining the growth through 2025. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 16, 2024

Skift Take: In the fiercely competitive tourism landscape, where every destination is racing to attract more visitors, Thailand knows it has to move quickly and decisively. That's why it's no surprise the country is already set with its tourism strategy for 2025, looking to get ahead of the curve.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 20, 2024

Skift Take: Jordan's tourism sector has actually grown year-on-year, but the situation is far from perfect. Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Skift Take: In a bid to tackle the challenges posed by an influx of tourists in 2023, Lanzarote is redefining its tourism strategy to prioritize sustainability. Lanzarote Tourism Board Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MAY 3, 2024

Skift Take: The travel industry is cashing in on sleep tourism. Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko delve into the latest trend. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Skift Take: Corinne Menegaux says the 2024 Paris Olympics will be a global tourism advertisement for the City of Light, rather than driving massive tourism during the event itself. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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