Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The second edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards welcomed around 1,200 applications from businesses and individuals working in the sector. The different categories and sub-categories were designed to reflect the diversity of Qatar’s growing tourism sector.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Skift Take: Many feel regenerative tourism has the potential to transform the industry. But the continued resistance to a clear definition or measurement criteria may hinder its potential. Robin Gilbert-Jones Read the Complete Story On Skift

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AUGUST 9, 2024

Skift Take: Taylor Swift is so influential that a destination can still get a tourism boost even when she doesn't perform. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Skift Take: Thailand’s tourism recovery though impressive is also fragile. Competition from neighboring countries and global conflicts could disrupt growth. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In response, the Spanish government, regional authorities, and local tourism companies have joined forces to realize a more sustainable tourism model. Skift Take: Spain's record-breaking popularity has put it front and center in the fight for sustainability in travel. Turespaña Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: Visit Florida needs to communicate that many of the state's destinations and attractions are open for tourism while remaining sensitive to those still in the process of rebuilding. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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AUGUST 20, 2024

Skift Take: Jordan's tourism sector has actually grown year-on-year, but the situation is far from perfect. Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The latest fDi Tourism Investment Report 2024 ("Global greenfield investment trends in tourism"), released by the Financial Times in collaboration with UN Tourism and with the support of the Diriyah Gate Company, offers an in-depth look at global greenfield investment trends in tourism, emphasizing recovery from the pandemic and outlining current developments. (..)

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DECEMBER 5, 2024

We call it Live Tourism. Skift Take: Traveling for music, sports, natural wonders – the experiences we share with others are a powerful force for connecting the world. Rafat Ali Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University continues to remain in the upper echelons of international rankings, claiming the top spot in the “Hospitality and Tourism Management” category of ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For the first time, the UN Climate Change conference of the parties will welcome Tourism Ministers, placing the sector firmly within the COP29 Action Agenda and providing a high-level platform for dialogue – at the initiative and joint leadership of the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). (..)

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Skift Take: Don’t think the Chinese will shy away from a space tourism adventure — and if they can don Prada space suits while they’re at it, you can bet they’re all in! Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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NOVEMBER 28, 2024

However, while the summer heatwaves discourage tourism, now the pollution during winter could further slow inbound recovery. Skift Take: Delhi is a key entry point for international travelers to India. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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MAY 26, 2024

Skift Take: If Saudi Arabia is serious about tourism, it will need to cater to a wide range of people and price points. What I want to see is room for a certain segment of the private sector: early-stage entrepreneurs and innovators building something from the ground up. — Lex Haris Read the Complete Story On Skift

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

However, training them to take up jobs in tourism cannot be the only focus: the industry also needs to figure out how to retain the talent. Skift Take: Skilling programs are necessary. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 24, 2024

UN Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism of Paraguay have released a groundbreaking report on the role of women in the tourism sector. The study was presented ahead of the First Regional Conference on Women’s Empowerment in Tourism in Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Asunción, Paraguay, on 21-22 October.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Nature Positive Tourism Partnership (NPTP), made up of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance), is addressing world leaders at the UN Biodiversity Summit (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, as it continues its drive to halt and reverse biodiversity loss (..)

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

With the latest UN Tourism Data showing that the sector is on track to reach 96% recovery of pre-pandemic numbers by the end of the year, the 122nd Session of the Executive Council looked to the future, with investments and innovation high on the agenda.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 27, 2024

Skift Take: India's travel and tourism sector is witnessing a boom. But making the most of it will need smart ideas and investments. The next few years will show how well global and local companies can seize this chance. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Skift Take: Thailand's move to blend AI with spiritual tourism isn’t just a clever marketing tactic, it’s about reshaping what travel means in a digital world. The real question is, will other destinations jump on this trend, or will Thailand’s unique mix of ancient beliefs and modern tech stay one-of-a-kind?

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Skift Take: The tourism sun is shining bright over Japan as visitor numbers and revenues reach an all-time high in 2024. The challenge: sustaining the growth through 2025. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This book envisions the future of tourism in an economy that is largely automated. The volume examines the unique technological, socioeconomic and political situation that such an economy will create, and reflects on how tourism is then produced, consumed and paid for.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Yesterday, over one thousand hotel owners, workers, and small business owners, as part of the newly formed Protect NYC Tourism Coalition, rallied on the steps of City Hall to fight against the City Council’s so-called “Safe Hotels” bill. The Coalition has also sent a letter asking the City Council to reject the bill, Int.991,

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 30, 2024

BTS’ Jin is fronting their latest tourism push, showing that K-pop’s influence isn’t just hype — it’s real economic power. Skift Take: Seoul's betting big on K-pop's global pull, and it’s working. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

UN Tourism, UN-Habitat, and UNESCO came together at the World Urban Forum to host a side event under the theme Urban Tourism: Policies and Governance for More Sustainable, Inclusive, Creative, and Resilient Cities.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 28, 2024

Skift Take: In its race to welcome 150 million tourists, Saudi Arabia's new tourism campaign promises to offer just about everything to everyone. Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

But India has a long way to go before it can fully monetize the potential of sports tourism. Skift Take: Indian travelers want to experience live events. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Skift Take: A new report lists almost 250 hotel and tourism projects and many are outside of luxury. Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Skift Take: Julie Coker is trading San Diego's fish tacos for New York City's dollar slices by becoming NYC's new tourism champion. Coker is taking the reins from Fred Dixon, who bounced to Brand USA. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Skift Take: Barcelona has to convince locals it can adequately balance community needs with being a host for mass tourism events. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 3, 2024

UN Tourism and the TUI Care Foundation launch ’Colourful Cultures’, a call for proposals focused on supporting the creative talent of a continent. The initiative aims to empower local artists and artisans, particularly women and youth, in rural tourism destinations across selected African countries.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

UN Tourism welcomed high-level officials from the National Tourism Administrations of 20 Asia-Pacific countries to redefine luxury tourism and explore common paths to growing the sector.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Wellness tourism is in great shape. One of the fastest growing areas of the tourism industry, the sector has grown from a niche market for committed health seekers to become a THB 219 trillion (USD 6.3 trillion) global powerhouse.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Organized by the Fundació Mallorca Turisme (Consell de Mallorca) with the support of UN Tourism, the 2024 meeting of the Network (INSTO) was held alongside the III Sustainable Destinations Summit.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Skift Take: Global tourism is bouncing back big in 2024, but staying ahead means thinking smart and staying agile. In Asia-Pacific, that means handling the surge in visitors while keeping it sustainable, nailing targeted marketing, and leveling out those seasonal travel waves. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Skift Take: India needs to close the gap between its thriving outbound market and untapped inbound potential, along with what the future might hold for the country's place in global tourism. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 11, 2024

With the global tourism sector shifting towards greater sustainability, the meetings at the Organization’s Madrid headquarters advanced work around effective governance and harmonized measurement and monitoring.

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