UNWTO strengthens relationship with Israel during official visit

I have to admit that when my wife, Steph, told me we were having a date night, I didn't initially get the concept. For the better part of eight years, we've been traveling around Australia in our campervan with no itinerary and no end date. What could be more romantic than that?

The World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism will return to Donostia-San Sebastian in Spain (5-7 October) to focus on how tourism can foster rural development, build economic resilience, and preserve cultural heritage.

At the Sustainable Social Tourism Summit (León, 30 August – 2 September), UNWTO welcomed new high-level signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. The Secretariats of State for Tourism of Ciudad de Mexico, Queretaro, Guerrero, Quintana Roo, Nuevo Leon, all signed up to the landmark declaration, designed to guide tourism to Net-Zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. They join the Secretariat of State of Tourism of Guanajuato which signed up at the COP27 United Nations climate change conference in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The Secretary of State of Tourism of Guanajuato, Mr. Juan José Álvarez Brunel, heads the Sustainability Coordination of the National Association of Secretaries of tourism of Mexico A.C. (ASETUR) and led the discussion of climate action in tourism at sub-national level since becoming a signatory.

Marriott International announced 13 deal signings in Turkey comprising over 2,000 rooms.

For the past 125 years, RIMOWA has been one of the most coveted luggage brands marrying durability, technology, and style into sleek suitcases beloved around the world. This upcoming New York Fashion Week, the brand launches its touring exhibition ‘SEIT 1898’ in Manhattan’s Chelsea Factory giving visitors an intimate glimpse into the company’s past, present, and future. Starting on September 8 through the 17th, guests will be able to immerse themselves in the many facets of RIMOWA from its innovative craftsmanship to a wide array of creative collaborations.

UNWTO will work with the Municipality of Thassos in Greece to help the island rebuild its tourism sector in an inclusive way.

Recently, I went on a week-long Eastern Mediterranean cruise for $1,500 and visited four countries in seven days. 

A Palestinian-American journalist who was barred from boarding her flight from Newark to Tel Aviv in July alleged that she was humiliated and discriminated against by employees of Israel's flagship carrier.

J2 adventures is designed to meet the needs of families and groups by integrating thematic, custom-designed excursions around specialized topics and interest areas.

Scandinavian Airlines and Sabre enhance their long-standing distribution agreement to support the Nordic airline’s new distribution strategy.

After days of hiking, there’s no better reward than diving into the cool waters of the sea, reflecting on the journey, and looking forward to the next adventure.

In her role as Senior Vice President (SVP) at CIBT, Maura Geertsma will leverage these skills to enhance client relationships and contribute to strategic advancement.