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22 May 12
Press Release
UNWTO welcomes T20 decision to advance visa facilitation
“To ensure that tourism can play a key role in creating employment opportunities, both directly and indirectly through linkages to the local economy, raising national income, improving the balance of...
17 May 12
Press Release
Visa facilitation can create five million additional jobs in G20 economies
Preliminary findings show that of the 656 million international tourists who visited G20 countries in 2011, 110 million needed a visa, while millions more were deterred from traveling by the cost,...
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...

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