On July 25, 2024, UN Tourism convened its Member States to spotlight the “Brand Africa” initiative, aimed at unlocking new investment opportunities and fostering growth across the continent.
Projections indicate that tourism in the Ibero-America region will boost the regional economy by $260 billion over the next 10 years.
Anti-tourism protests have swept across Europe this summer, with significant demonstrations in the Netherlands, Greece, and particularly Spain.
Business travel spending is set to reach new heights in 2024, with the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) forecasting a record $1.48 trillion by year-end, surpassing the previous high of $1.43 trillion in 2019.
UN Tourism is advancing its Agenda for Africa, uniting the region’s Members around key areas like investments, multilateral cooperation, and education.
Venice's officials have declared the temporary entrance fee experiment a success as it helped manage the influx of tourists.