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Articles tagged “unwto”

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Here Are the Most Innovative Tourism Organizations of 2014

This flagship UNWTO award is a good barometer for the innovation happening in the tourism sector, and we especially like the category on research and tech.

Here Are the Most Innovative Tourism Organizations of 2014

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International Tourism Growth Beats Estimates for First 10 Months of 2014

Despite a plane disappearance, natural disasters, and geopolitical flare-ups, global tourism continued to thrive, a sign of the increased attention and investment that countries are putting into tourism as a sustainable economic driver.

International Tourism Growth Beats Estimates for First 10 Months of 2014

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Tourism Employment Numbers Plagued by Seasonality and High Turnover Rates

It might be impossible to ever nail down exact employment data, but learning about the industry's challenges is an important step towards improving problems that lead to high turnover and stunt development.

Tourism Employment Numbers Plagued by Seasonality and High Turnover Rates

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UNWTO World Tourism Day Tackles Social Impact of Tourism

World Tourism Day attempts to spark a conversation about the real-world impact tourism has on communities and the environment without doing enough to follow through and translate that conversation into change.

UNWTO World Tourism Day Tackles Social Impact of Tourism

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International Tourism on Track for Another Record-Breaking Year

International tourism continues to climb on par with previous expectations; however, slowed growth in outbound travel from emerging markets is a pernicious trend to keep track of.

International Tourism on Track for Another Record-Breaking Year

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What We Already Know About Global Traveler Habits in 2014

Leisure travel drives demand during the northern hemisphere's summer months, marking the most profitable time of the year for many destinations who see visitors numbers drop when corporate demand picks up in the fall.

What We Already Know About Global Traveler Habits in 2014

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Shopping Shifts From Trip Accessory to Leading Travel Motivator

As the number of international travelers interested in retail grows, the destinations that benefit the most will cater to their wants with global luxury brands, local goods and language-specific help.

Shopping Shifts From Trip Accessory to Leading Travel Motivator

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This UN Effort to Help Travel Companies Challenge Human Trafficking Falls Way Short

We really can't make sense of the UNWTO's campaign. We're really not sure what a banner on a website can really do.

This UN Effort to Help Travel Companies Challenge Human Trafficking Falls Way Short

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Chinese and Russian Travelers Lead Global Tourism Growth in 2013

U.S. and German tourists still among the biggest-spending tourists worldwide, but the rapid growth among emerging nations points to who will be the travel leaders of the future.

Chinese and Russian Travelers Lead Global Tourism Growth in 2013

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20 Countries Where Tourists Spent the Most Money in 2012

Tourist dollars are shifting to new destinations, largely in Asia, but shopping and world-renowned attractions are still the largest factor influencing where travelers spend.

20 Countries Where Tourists Spent the Most Money in 2012