Destinations

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 30, 2024 – UN Tourism and Qatar Tourism have joined forces once again to celebrate the best in innovation and excellence in service at the second edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards.

The awards ceremony, which received around 1,200 applications from businesses and individuals across the tourism sector, showcased the transformative power of tourism and highlighted Qatar's commitment to delivering exceptional experiences.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 28, 2024 – The Nature-Positive Tourism Partnership (NPTP) is taking its mission to the global stage at the UN Biodiversity Summit (COP16) in Cali, Colombia. This partnership, composed of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, aims to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 29, 2024 – The ZADIK (Central Archive for German and International Art Market Studies) will host a special event at ART COLOGNE, offering a unique glimpse into the art world through the history of the Hamburg auction house Hauswedell & Nolte.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 27, 2024 – Amadeus and UN Tourism have released the third edition of their Travel Insights report, focusing on travel trends in the Americas for the latter part of 2024. The report offers valuable data and insights to help industry stakeholders understand and adapt to the evolving travel landscape.

Key Trends Shaping Travel in the Americas

The report highlights several key trends, including:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 27, 2024 – The Spanish island of Mallorca recently hosted the 2024 meeting of the International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO), a UNWTO initiative aimed at promoting sustainable tourism practices worldwide.

The meeting, held alongside the III Sustainable Destinations Summit, brought together over 100 participants, including experts, academics, government officials, and tourism professionals. The focus was on developing actionable policies to drive sustainable practices across destinations.