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16 Jan 12
Press Release
International tourism to reach one billion in 2012
International tourist arrivals grew by 4.4% in 2011 to a total 980 million, up from 939 million in 2010, in a year characterised by a stalled global economic recovery, major political changes in the...
08 Nov 11
Press Release
European tourism grows above expectations
  January-August 2011: Positive note despite increased uncertainty International tourist arrivals grew by 4.5% in the first eight months of 2011 to a total of 671 million (29 million more than...
31 Oct 11
Press Release
UNWTO activities at the World Travel Market
Silk Road Tour Operators Speed Networking in Cooperation with WTM (7 November, 08.30 – 10.00, Platinum Suites 3 & 4, Level 3) A speed networking event allowing Silk Road tour operators to meet...
14 Oct 11
Press Release
19th General Assembly closes with pledge to strengthen UNWTO
“Over the last two years UNWTO has embarked on a gradual but determined reform process” said Mr. Taleb Rifai, UNWTO Secretary-General, presenting the White Paper to the Assembly. The White Paper, A...
11 Oct 11
Press Release
International tourists to hit 1.8 billion by 2030
International tourism will continue to grow in the period 2010-2030, but at a more moderate pace than the past decades, with the number of international tourist arrivals worldwide increasing by an...