Maldives’ main source markets post strong gains in tourism spending
Major source markets for the Maldives tourism industry, including China and Europe, recorded significant growth in outbound tourism spending last year, a study has revealed. The study published by the...
View ArticleUNWTO invites applications for tourism excellence, innovation awards
United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has opened application for the UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism. In a statement, the international body promoting responsible...
View ArticleSouth Asia leads growth in tourist arrivals in Asia Pacific, UNWTO study says
As international tourism skyrocketed worldwide, South Asia led growth amongst all Asia Pacific regions in international tourist arrivals during the first four months of the year, a new study by World...
View ArticleGeorgia’s Zurab Pololikashvili appointed UNWTO Secretary General
Georgia’s Zurab Pololikashvili has been appointed Secretary General of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Pololikashvili was elected as the new head of the international tourism body by consensus...
View ArticleMaldives elected chair of UNWTO Commission for South Asia
Maldives has been elected as chair of World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTO) Commission for South Asia for the forthcoming biennium. The 2020-2022 chairmanship election took place on Tuesday at the 57th...
View ArticleMATI granted UNWTO affiliate membership
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has been granted Affiliate Membership of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). The announcement was made on September 11, during the 23rd UNWTO...
View ArticleMaldives calls for joint global action on coronavirus, find ‘safest tomorrow’...
Countries around the world should work together to overcome the coronavirus pandemic and prioritise the need to find ways to safely ease travel restrictions, Maldives tourism minister Ali Waheed told...
View ArticleCoronavirus could cut intl tourist arrivals by 20-30 per cent in 2020, says...
The number of international tourist arrivals is expected to drop sharply this year, the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has said, reversing a previous forecast of a substantial increase. In a...
View ArticleMaldives could be amongst first to restart tourism, ex-UNWTO official says
Countries like the Maldives will be amongst the first to restart their tourism industry after travel restrictions stemming from the coronavirus pandemic are eased, a former United Nations official on...
View ArticleGlobal tourism industry lost $320 bn to pandemic, UN body says
The coronavirus pandemic cost $320 billion to the global tourism industry in lost revenue between January and May, according to the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). In a report, the organisation...
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