Unidigital is the result of the collaboration between the public and private sectors to promote innovation in tourism. It will offer services, products and training in digital transformation in order to allow the most disruptive entrepreneurs in tourism in the …

The third cultural tourism conference organized jointly between the World Tourism Organization  and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization  concluded today in Istanbul, Turkey. Participants declared their support for cultural tourism as a driver for safeguarding living heritage, …

The 26th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government (La Antigua, Guatemala, 15-16 November) concluded with a high-level political declaration on sustainable development in which tourism plays a key supporting role. The commitment, which includes the World Tourism Organization …

Cultural and heritage attractions are key to tourism development in many countries around the world, and innovation and technology can make these attractions more accessible while preserving their essence, the seminar concluded. It also stressed that innovation and technology should …

The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents is appealing to the Malaysian Government to waive visa fees for Chinese and Indian tourists. MATTA President Datuk Tan Kok Liang says, “This is necessary in view of Thailand waiving visa-on-arrival fees for two months from …

All world regions enjoyed robust growth in tourist arrivals in January-June 2018. The increase was fuelled by strong demand from major source markets, supported by an upswing in the global economy. It comes after record year-round growth of 7% in …

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has launched version two of its successful IAATO Polar Guide: Antarctica app, that makes it quick and easy for users on-the-go in the field to access essential information, without the need for …

The World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA) held its annual General Assembly and bi-annual Board meeting in Abu Dhabi, UAE, September 25-26, 2018 have elected a new executive committee and board.   Outgoing Chair Otto de’Vries has served his two-year …

On 20th September ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP (IEG) inked an agreement with Chengdu ZhongLian Exhibition Co. Ltd., the Chinese company that organizes the Chengdu Environmental Protection Expo (CDEPE).   The agreement was signed in the presence of the undersecretary for Economic …

Following the partial re-opening of Kansai International Airport (KIX), Hong Kong Airlines will gradually resume its services between Hong Kong and Osaka from 19 September 2018. Customers should note that there is only limited local transportation in and out of …