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11 May 12
Press Release
Thailand reiterates strong commitment to sustainable tourism development
“The stance of the Thai Government towards tourism is one of strong support, as evidenced by the announcement of 2012 as the Miracle Year of Amazing Thailand,” said Prime Minister Shinawatra. “In...
11 May 12
Press Release
Myanmar set to rejoin UNWTO
“Tourism is a major sector of the economy not only for Myanmar but also for all countries around the world. It brings benefits to a country, boosts its economy and create employment opportunities,”...
10 May 12
Press Release
International tourism off to a strong start in 2012
The first results of 2012 indicate that international tourism continued to show sustained growth in spite of challenging economic conditions. During the first two months of 2012, international...
07 May 12
Press Release
International tourism receipts surpass US$ 1 trillion in 2011
According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism receipts continued to recover from the losses of crisis year 2009 and hit new records in most destinations, reaching an...
30 Apr 12
Press Release
Tourism and the media join forces to support the sector in challenging times
“What drives tourism is the perception the traveler has of a destination. Fair reporting of both the negative and the positive will play a vital role in the recovery of Egyptian tourism,” said Egypt’...

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