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Kenya’s New US Level 3 Travel Advisory: Is an Ebola Health Warning Putting an Entire Tourism Economy at Risk?
The US State Department's new Level 3 travel advisory for Kenya raises serious questions about...
War Is Crushing Iranian Women’s Tourism Dreams. These Two Refuse to Give Up
Iranian tourism leaders Mahsa Motahar and Shahrzad Moayeri are warning that war, sanctions...
WTTC Malta Honors Former UNWTO Icons Frangialli, Rifai, Dho and Garayev — But Where Was UN Tourism?
WTTC Malta honored former UNWTO leaders Francesco Frangialli and Taleb Rifai, alongside influential...
Dr. Taleb Rifai: The Heart of World Tourism Honored with WTTC Icon Award in Malta
Some tourism leaders build institutions. Others touch hearts. In Malta, Dr. Taleb Rifai received...
Opinion: WTTC Heads to Malta. Is Something Bigger Taking Shape in Global Tourism?
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) may be evolving from the voice of the world's largest...
Trump, Netanyahu and King Abdullah: Three UN Speeches That Matter for Global Tourism
Three dramatically different UN General Assembly speeches carry a warning for global Travel &...
World Tourism Network Bangladesh Sets Global Example on World Tourism Day 2026
World Tourism Network Bangladesh marked World Tourism Day 2026 with a strong message for the global...
World Tourism Day 2026: AI Is Changing Travel, but Tourism Must Remain Human
World Tourism Day 2026 puts AI, digital identity, and tourism's human responsibility in focus. From...
UN Tourism vs WTTC: How Reliable Are Global Tourism Statistics?
How reliable are the tourism statistics shaping headlines and policy? We compare UN Tourism’s...
Nepal Is Open: Tourism Leaders Challenge Tripadvisor, Trip.com Travel Warnings
Nepal tourism leaders are sounding the alarm: a catastrophic Himalayan disaster should not shut...
Africa Tourism Investment in 2026: Visas Are Opening, So Where Are the Investors?
Africa's tourism investment story is changing fast. Visa barriers are falling, arrivals are...
Mexico Travel Warnings Show Why Tourism Needs an Independent Global Advisory System
Mexico’s U.S. travel advisory exposes a much bigger problem: government warnings can make entire...
Cannabis Tourism Is Booming — But Are Travelers Taking Bigger Risks?
From Amsterdam coffeeshops to Canadian dispensaries and cannabis experiences in the US, marijuana...
How Can WTTC, TOURISE, GTRCMC, and UN Tourism Make Travel & Tourism More Resilient?
War involving Iran, disrupted air routes, wildfires, floods and extreme heat are testing global...
Madrid breaks tourism record as international visitor spending tops €10 billion in six months
Home to UN Tourism, the World Travel & Tourism Council and one of Europe’s strongest conference...
Opinion: Clickbait Headlines Are Hurting Travel More Than They Are Helping Travelers
Clickbait headlines are increasingly distorting travel safety, damaging destinations, and...
Religious Tourism: The $18 Billion Global Travel Giant That Still Overlooks the Americas
Religious tourism attracts up to 400 million travelers each year, yet the Americas remain one of...
Germany Reconnects with Syria: First Direct Düsseldorf–Damascus Flight in 15 Years Signals a New Era
Leav Aviation's launch of Germany's first nonstop flight to Syria in almost 15 years is more than...
United States Placed on Labor Rights Watch List Alongside Kenya, Vietnam, Israel, Peru, and Other Nations: Why Global Tourism Should Care
The United States has been placed on an international labor rights watch list alongside countries...
Egypt’s Damietta Attack Is a Security Warning — Not a Verdict on Tourism
A reported drone strike at Egypt's Damietta Port highlights how regional conflict can damage a...
Ocean Alliance Antarctica Initiative Invites Global Leaders to Shape a Legacy for Planetary Survival
A historic Antarctica expedition led by Ocean Alliance Conservation Member (OACM) is inviting...
Uganda Declares Itself Ebola-Free: Can Tourism Recover While Ebola Persists Next Door?
Uganda has officially declared itself Ebola-free after meeting international health criteria. But...
Seven Months Later: Is UN Tourism Losing Its Global Leadership?
Seven months after new leadership took office, questions are growing about UN Tourism's relevance...
The World’s Oldest Loyalty Program: What Animal Migration Teaches Global Tourism Leaders
For decades, tourism leaders have searched for the secret to customer loyalty through marketing...
EU Greenwashing Rules Could Hurt Tourism SMEs, Warns SUNX President Geoffrey Lipman
Professor Geoffrey Lipman is asking the European Commission to postpone implementation of its new...
Can Higher Tourism Taxes Reduce Overtourism Without Driving Visitors Away?
As Mallorca considers raising VAT on tourism accommodation, the debate highlights a broader...
From Tourism Promotion to Tourism Governance
Tourism's future depends on governance, not just promotion. Governments should elevate tourism to...
When the World Votes for Peace—and One Nation Says No
The UN has proclaimed 2027–2036 the International Decade of Strengthening Peace for Future...
Tourism as Diplomacy, Peace, and National Strategy
Tourism is far more than an economic sector. It is a powerful instrument of diplomacy, peace...
Tourism Deserves a Seat at Every Cabinet Table
Tourism is the world's largest people-to-people industry, yet it remains one of the most...
Music Tourism: The World’s Most Powerful Peace Industry Isn’t Politics—It’s Music
Music and dance tourism are becoming powerful drivers of global travel, cultural preservation, and...
Proud Island Nation Seychelles Hosts 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa
Seychelles has reaffirmed its leadership in African tourism by hosting the 69th UN Tourism Regional...
As UN Tourism Opens Its New Madrid Headquarters, Former Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili Faces Renewed Scrutiny
As UN Tourism inaugurates its new Madrid headquarters, fresh reporting has again placed former...
Angola Tourism Summit Delivers Landmark Investment Success Despite Unusually Limited International Media Access
Despite receiving little international media attention, the Global Tourism Forum Angola Investment...
Who Celebrated Women in Diplomacy — and Who Remained Silent?
Who celebrates the International Day of Women in Diplomacy—and who remains silent? From Belgium's...
Why Begoña Gómez Was Banned from Leaving Spain—and How UNWTO and Former Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili Became Part of the Story?
Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been banned from leaving Spain...
WTTC Executive Committee Endorses Bold Global Agenda, Marking a Potential Shift in Tourism Governance
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has approved eight strategic priorities through its...
Pride Is More Than a Parade: Why Democracy and Tourism Are Now Linked
As Pride celebrations sweep across Europe, they have become more than cultural events. From...
UN Tourism Thematic Office for Small Island States: Momentum Builds
Momentum is growing after WTN members launched an advocacy campaign for the creation of a dedicated...
Beyond SIDS: Why UN Tourism Needs a Thematic Office for All Small Island States
A growing coalition of island tourism leaders is urging UN Tourism to establish a dedicated...
Dr. Taleb Rifai: The Statesman Who Humanized Global Tourism Celebrated at the WTTC Leadership Cruise
Dr. Taleb Rifai transformed global tourism into a movement centered on humanity, peace, and...
Zimbabwe High Court Acquits Former Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi
Former Zimbabwe Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi walked free after Zimbabwe’s High Court acquitted...
The Global Force of Tourism: The World’s Most Powerful Force for Peace and Equality
The political world is on the brink of World War III - and this is when tourism needs to fight back...
Nepal, Against the Odds, Emerges as a Global Leader in Accessible Tourism
Nepal is emerging as a global leader in accessible tourism, blending innovation with inclusion. At...
UN Tourism Pushes Global Food Waste Action Through “Recipe of Change” Initiative
UN Tourism launches the “Recipe of Change” initiative, uniting major global travel companies to cut...
Global Tourism at a Breaking Point: Can the Industry Unite in a Time of Crisis?
The Iran war is reshaping global tourism far beyond the Middle East. Flights are being rerouted...
Global Tourism on Alert After Iran Warns of Potential Attacks on Tourist Sites Worldwide
Iran has escalated global tensions, warning that tourist destinations, parks, and recreational...
The Lonely Voice for Peace: António Guterres and the Quiet Power of Global Tourism
Amid rising global conflict, António Guterres remains a powerful voice for peace. As political...
Tourism Leaders Warn of Climate Pressure, Aviation Disruptions, and Overtourism at ITB Berlin 2026
The global tourism industry gathered in Berlin this week for the 60th anniversary of ITB Berlin...
Jamaica Champions Global Tourism Resilience at ITB Berlin 2026
Jamaica strengthened its global leadership in tourism resilience at ITB Berlin 2026, as Tourism...
At ITB Berlin, Tourism Talks Resilience and Monitoring — But Who Is Leading?
As global uncertainty grows, tourism leaders gather at ITB Berlin 2026. But while WTTC speaks of...
COVID Deals and Tourism Power Networks: Former UNWTO Chief’s Name Surfaces in Expanding Spanish Probe
Spain’s expanding “Koldo case” has drawn international tourism into a growing political storm, with...
Spain Emerges as World’s Tourism Powerhouse — Madrid Declared Global Tourism Capital
Spain has reinforced its status as a global tourism leader after welcoming nearly 97 million...
UN Tourism Unveils Road Map for International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027
UN Tourism has launched a new Road Map to guide preparations for the International Year of...
World Travel & Tourism Council Blind Spots and the Rise of a Quiet Tourism Revolution
As World Travel & Tourism Council champions scalable, profit-driven tourism led by global...
After Winning UN-Tourism Leadership, UAE Moves Quickly to Shape Global Tourism Policy
After a determined and costly diplomatic campaign secured the election of the first woman Secretary...
UN Tourism Sees Growth — But Misses a Political Undercurrent Reshaping Travel
UN Tourism celebrates rising global arrivals, yet overlooks a critical reality: travelers are...
Gloria Guevara Returns to WTTC as Global Tourism Leadership Shifts to the Private Sector
Gloria Guevara’s return as CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council comes at a pivotal moment...
A New World Order in the Making: Trump’s Board of Peace and the Push to Replace the United Nations
To critics, the Board of Peace is not a diplomatic innovation but a blueprint for a new world order...
Jamaica Intensifies Global Tourism Marketing Push in Wake of Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica has intensified its global tourism marketing push following Hurricane Melissa, with Tourism...
UN Tourism Positions Bulgaria as a High-Potential Destination for Sustainable Tourism Investment
UN Tourism has released new investment guidelines spotlighting Bulgaria as a high-potential...
Trump Executive Order Ends US Hopes of Rejoining UN-Tourism, Shifting Global Tourism Power
President Donald Trump’s latest executive order withdrawing the United States from dozens of UN...
New Era at UNWTO Begins With Immediate Response to Crans-Montana Tourism Tragedy in Switzerland
A deadly New Year’s fire in Crans-Montana struck just minutes after new UN-Tourism Secretary...
Global Tourism Economy Forum Moves to Harbin as China, Saudi Arabia, and Europe Compete for Tourism Leadership
China, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Italy are increasingly competing to host the global travel...
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the Global Travel and Tourism Community
As the world faces war, political division, and environmental challenges, eTurboNews and the World...
A Door Opens at UN-Tourism: Why Gustavo Santos’ Exit Matters More Than a Resignation
Gustavo Santos’ resignation signals more than a personnel change at UN-Tourism. It marks a chance...
Spain Consolidates Global Tourism Power as Madrid Anchors UN Tourism with Catalonia, the Basque Country and WTTC
Spain will seek associate membership in UN Tourism for Catalonia and the Basque Country, citing...
WTTC Considers Six Global Cities for New Office as Tourism Leadership Debate Grows
As WTTC weighs relocating its global office, the decision exposes deeper questions about power...
Global Tourism Surpasses 1.1 Billion Arrivals as 2025 Demand Strengthens
International tourism surpassed 1.1 billion arrivals in the first nine months of 2025, driven by...
UN Tourism Presents Ulysses Award for Outstanding Contributions to Sector to Professor Larry Dwyer
UN Tourism has presented Professor Larry Dwyer with the prestigious Ulysses Prize in recognition of...
Tourists Return to Somalia as Mogadishu Reopens — Despite Lingering Insecurity
Mogadishu is cautiously reopening to foreign visitors as security improves and niche adventure...
WTTC and UNWTO’s Claim Tourism is 10% of the Global GDP Needs a Second Look
Travel and tourism are often described as 10% of the global economy, but this figure depends on how...
Historic Shift at UNWTO’s 26th General Assembly in Riyadh Marks New Era for Global Tourism and Sustainability
The 26th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), hosted in...
Francesco Frangialli: No one will regret the departure of Zurab Pololikashvili from UNWTO
Francesco Frangialli served as Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization...
A Life And Death Situation for the New UN-Tourism Secretary General Shaikha Al Nowais
Not only is the global public sector in the Tourism sector ready for a new era in tourism...
The Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister I. Chester Cooper Assumes Vice-Presidency of the UN-Tourism Organization General Assembly
The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation...
Uninvited! Power, Politics, and Exclusion Cloud UNWTO’s 26th General Assembly in Riyadh
On the eve of the UN World Tourism Organization’s 26th General Assembly in Riyadh, controversy...
UN-Tourism Under Fire: Donor Influence, African Frustration, and a Pivotal Vote
The Quiet Unraveling of UN Tourism—and the Rise of a New Power Bloc. Do we really still need UN...
Why not Teach Tourism In Schools, suggested at the UN Ministerial Summit at WTM in London
Tourism Ministers attending the ongoing World Travel Market in London met at the UNWTO and WTTC...
