UNWTO activities at Fitur 2012

Signalling the beginning of the international tourism calendar for 2012, UNWTO will hold a number of activities at the International Tourism Trade Fair, FITUR, addressing key issues facing the sector in times of economic uncertainty (Madrid, Spain, 18-22 January, 2012). Read More +

International tourism to reach one billion

International tourist arrivals grew by over 4% in 2011 to 980 million, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. With growth expected to continue in 2012, at a somewhat slower rate, international tourist arrivals are on track to reach the milestone one billion mark later this year. Read More +

• 6th Tourism Leadership Forum, Exceltur and UNWTO (Madrid, Spain, 17 January, 2012)

• Tourism Investment Forum for Africa (INVESTOUR) (Madrid, Spain, 19 January, 2012)

• Panel Discussion on Women’s Empowerment in the Tourism Sector – an Engine for Development (Madrid, Spain, 19 January, 2012)

Tourism Towards 2030

UNWTO’s newly released long-term forecast shows that international tourists will reach 1.8 billion by 2030.

Toolbox for Crisis Communications in Tourism

A practical guide for travel and tourism stakeholders to effectively address the challenges generated by crises.

Communicating Heritage - A Handbook for the Tourism Sector

Guidance on the development of successful and effective heritage communications strategies and policies.