The World Tourism Organization begins International Year of Sustainable...
His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain presided over the event celebrating the launch of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)....
View ArticleWhen the Costa Blanca turned into a real wintery White Coast
The big freeze in Spain last week has left over 1,300 cars trapped through the entire night on Highway A-7, Alicante-Valencia, in heavy snowstorms. At least 3,000 trapped drivers were stranded on roads...
View ArticleUNWTO: Viajes El Corte Inglés commits to Global Code of Ethics for Tourism
Viajes El Corte Inglés in Spain has signed the Private Sector Commitment to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, a key element of tourism enterprises’ efforts in the field of corporate social...
View ArticleMurcia to host the 1st UNWTO World Conference on Smart Destinations
To advance and shape a tourism model for the 21st century based on innovation, technology, sustainability and accessibility – these are the aims of the World Conference on Smart Destinations to be held...
View ArticleTenerife: Record-breaking UK visitor numbers in 2016
Official figures released by the Tenerife Tourism Corporation show that the largest of the Canary Islands welcomed a total of 2,049,093 visitors from the UK last year – a 16.1% upsurge compared to 2015...
View ArticleUNWTO Smart Destinations: Innovation, technology and sustainability
Over three days (15-17 February) more than 100 speakers from 20 countries convened in Murcia, Spain to present solutions and experiences for ‘smart destinations’. The 1st UNWTO World Conference on...
View ArticleUNWTO hosts presentation of stamps commemorating International Year of...
UNWTO Headquarters in Madrid hosted the presentation on Tuesday of two Spanish stamps commemorating the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017. The United Nations declared 2017...
View ArticleValencia celebrates big increase in visitors and new flights from the UK
Valencia received a record 95,106 British visitors in 2016, 19.9% more than in 2015 and, with new direct flights from London Luton, Birmingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh being launched in the next few...
View ArticleHainan tourism now includes a football academy
Hainan, the Island of Aloha in China wants to become a tourist destination with a football academy as an attraction courtesy of Barcelona, Spain. Futbol Club Barcelona (FCB) and Mission Hills Group...
View ArticleBarcelona nightclub reported for “sexist & humiliating advertising” towards...
The Catalan Nightlife Association (FECASARM), member of the nationwide association SPAIN NIGHTLIFE, today reported the club which operates under the commercial name of “El Bailódromo” for carrying out...
View ArticleUNWTO: New standard will set clear guidelines for tourism planning and...
From the initiative of the ONCE Foundation, the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the first working meeting for the development of an...
View ArticleKing Simeon II named UNWTO ambassador of International Year of Sustainable...
Simeon II received from the Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) the certificate accrediting him as an ambassador of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for...
View ArticleJamaica welcomes new air service between Germany, Spain and Portugal
Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett announced at the ITB global tourism tradeshow in Berlin, Germany, and at the International Hotel Investment Forum, that new flights to Jamaica are set for...
View ArticleEmirates goes all for Real Madrid on its A380
Emirates debuted the new Real Madrid decal on its iconic A380. Making its first touchdown at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport, the Emirates A380 has been emblazoned with the image of Real Madrid...
View ArticleRossiya Airlines adds Moscow Vnukovo-Barcelona route
Rossiya Airlines will begin a seasonal summer route between Moscow Vnukovo and Barcelona, Spain, beginning on May 20 and ending on September 30 of this year. Flights will be via an Airbus A319 and...
View ArticleArmenia wants to lead UNWTO: Minister Vahan Martirosyan enters secretary...
The Hon. Vahan Martirosyan, minister of tourism for Armenia is the latest out of 7 candidates competing for the post of the UNWTO Secretary General. Not many relevant news items in regards to the...
View ArticleFirst European sex doll brothel closes, moves to new ‘mystery location’
Europe’s first sex doll brothel which opened last month in Barcelona has been forced to relocate after its lease was canceled in the apartment block where it operated. The Lumidoll establishment which...
View ArticleQatar Airways and Iberia announce codeshare
Oneworld alliance members, Qatar Airways and Iberia airline, have announced a codeshare partnership that will touch on over 25 routes starting March 20. New Qatar operated routes by Iberia will be from...
View ArticleUSA is main international focus for Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week
As part of its strategy of internationalisation, Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week continues to centre its campaign to promote the show and attract buyers, promoters and influencers on the USA which, in...
View ArticleWho is UNWTO Secretary General Candidate Jaime Alberto Cabal from Colombia?
UNWTO Secretary General candidate Jaime Alberto Cabal, former Minister of Colombia and Colombian Ambassador ao Austria, Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Montenegro, Czech Republic and Serbia...
View ArticleWhat is his objective? Colombia’s candidate for UNWTO spells it out
The Colombian embassy in Austria is giving out a brochure pitching for its ambassador to become the leader of world tourism. The global travel and tourism industry now has a Colombian approach with...
View ArticleMajorca to Host the First-ever Smart Island World Congress
In a globalized world where cities are becoming the world’s real powerhouses what is going to be the role of islands in the future? What are their opportunities and challenges regarding issues such as...
View ArticleTenerife hosts a record number of TV, film and photo shoots in 2016
Tenerife hosted a record-breaking number of 116 national and international TV, film and photo shoots in 2016, 28 more than the previous year, according to the latest figures released by the Tenerife...
View ArticleRIU aims to attract family tourism in Torremolinos with ClubHotel Riu Costa...
RIU has just opened the doors of the ClubHotel Riu Costa del Sol. This new hotel, with its privileged location on the maritime promenade of Torremolinos and just metres from the beach, is the result of...
View ArticleUNWTO Silk Road Task Force Group discusses in Valencia a common framework for...
Representatives from 24 countries of both private and public nature involved in the Silk Road Task Force have convened in the Mediterranean city of Valencia, Spain, to discuss strategies and...
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