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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...
07 May 12
Press Release
International tourism receipts surpass US$ 1 trillion in 2011
According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism receipts continued to recover from the losses of crisis year 2009 and hit new records in most destinations, reaching an...
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...