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15 May 13
Press Release
International tourism receipts grew by 4% in 2012
According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism receipts hit a new record in 2012, reaching an estimated US$ 1075 billion (euro 837 billion) worldwide, up 4% in real...
29 Apr 13
Press Release
UNWTO/Tourism Australia report highlights the potential of South-East Asian outbound tourism
‘Key Outbound Tourism Markets in South-East Asia,’ launched at the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), Australia´s premier tourism trade event (Sydney, 26 April), provides an up-to-date perspective on...
26 Apr 13
News
DOT Media Release: Philippine Department of Tourism receives $7.1M grant from ADB, CIDA
PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM MEDIA RELEASE 10 April 2013   Philippine Department of Tourism receives $7.1M grant from ADB, CIDA   The Department of Tourism (DOT) has received a $7.1...
26 Apr 13
Press Release
UNWTO and PATA partner to advance tourism for economic growth and development in Asia
The lasting support to the development objectives and the positioning of tourism as a central contributor to economic growth and sustainability in Asia are at the centre of the Strategic Partnership...
25 Apr 13
News
UNWTO organizes first ever World Tourism Day Essay Competition
World Tourism Day (WTD) is a thematic event held every year on September 27, underscoring the socio-economic impact of tourism. This year’s WTD is held under the theme “Tourism and Water - Protecting...