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June 13 (THEWILL) – Nigeria, along with 11 other elected African member states, participated in the 121st session of the United Nations Tourism Executive Council in Barcelona, Spain. In a statement, the Ministry of Tourism said the event “further strengthens Nigeria’s commitment to promoting global tourism” and that the Minister of Tourism, Laura Adejong, represented the country in the event. The Council meets every two years and serves as the governing body of UN Tourism. In collaboration with the Secretary-General, the Council is responsible for making key decisions regarding various aspects of the organization and its work, which are then…
Plug and Play, in partnership with United Nations Tourism, has announced the second call for applications for the UN Tourism Artificial Intelligence Global Startup Competition, the second call for applications in a series of three startup competitions aimed at increasing sustainability in the tourism sector. The competition launched today at Plug and Play’s Silicon Valley Summit. This global initiative aims to harness the potential of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, augmented reality and virtual reality to drive progress in the tourism sector towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Accelerating the SDGs through innovation and technology The UN Tourism Artificial…
Culpeper Star Exponent Several local tourism businesses received state funding to kick off National Travel and Tourism Week at the end of May.Governor Glenn Youngkin announced more than $3.27 million in matching and sponsorship funds will be provided to 268 tourism programs through Virginia Tourism Corporation marketing grants.Locally, the Culpeper Tourism Bureau received about $30,000 to launch its “Rich History, Modern Attraction” initiative, according to a VTC announcement.Montpelier Steeplechase and Equestrian Foundation, Inc. received $6,500 for its 90th anniversary celebration, and Liberty Mills Farm received nearly $5,000 for the launch of Blooms and Vines, a flower field retreat and wine…
According to data from the Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics, tourism in Israel remains sluggish after a steep drop in the fourth quarter of 2023. The reopening of Ben Gurion Airport’s Terminal 1 and the resumption of low-cost airline flights could reverse this trend and boost Israel’s struggling tourism industry.For more stories from The Media Line, visit themedialine.org. Tourism is an important industry in Israel, accounting for 2.8% of the country’s gross domestic product and about 3.5% of total employment. Direct and indirect tourism employment accounts for about 6% of total employment in Israel.Israel’s tourism industry was hit hard…
He said the Hong Kong government had previously heard ideas about organising a show where “something would rise from the harbour at certain times of the day”.”It sounds attractive in theory, but the challenge was feasibility and how to operate on the ground,” he said.Lee recalled asking the person promoting the idea to think about how to solve the logistical challenges.”but [the person] “Nobody has gotten back to me, which means there are a lot of great ideas out there, but the difficulty of actually executing them is hard to overcome,” he said.Lee’s comments came after Hong Kong’s Finance MP…
Welcome to Maine, we hope you love it here! As Mainers prepare for another summer, the relationship between tourists and Mainers comes to mind again. Walk down Commercial Street in June and you’ll likely see fishermen pulling trucks loaded with fishing gear as they weave their way down the docks through a sea of tourists. It’s crowded, sure, but we Mainers share a gratitude for summer tourists that goes beyond economics. But of course, as Portland, Bar Harbor, Baxter and beyond fill up with people from “other places,” Mainers start to complain about tourists. Does tourism evolve Maine’s identity for…
Dengue cases almost doubled in the EU last year as climate change created more favourable conditions for vectors. advertisementClimate change is causing a surge in outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases in Europe, according to the latest official figures.The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said this week that there were 130 locally transmitted cases of dengue in the EU last year, but this is set to fall to 71 in 2022. There has been a recent surge in cases in Europe, with the invasive mosquito species now confirmed in 13 EU member states.Dengue fever is spread by the Asian…
The Galapagos Islands are a must-see on any visit to Ecuador, but this Andean country boasts a diversity of landscapes, people and geographical features. Dotted with colonial towns, snow-capped mountains and golden-sand beaches, it packs the diversity of the South American region into a compact, travel-friendly 283,562 square kilometres (109,484 square miles). Ecuador is home to four distinct natural regions – the Amazon Rainforest, the Andean Highlands, the Pacific Coast and the Galapagos Islands – and offers a wealth of places to visit and activities to enjoy. From the capital city Quito, the second highest in the world, to the…
The 121st session of the UN Tourism Executive Council in Barcelona was attended by representatives from 47 countries, including 18 tourism ministers. Photo credit: UN Tourism The 121st session of the UN Tourism Executive Council, held in Barcelona, Spain, highlighted the need to embrace innovation and scale up and direct investment in the tourism sector to drive a positive transformation in the sector. The recent event brought together representatives from 47 countries, including 18 tourism ministers, to advance the organisation’s vision for the tourism industry in achieving a full recovery from the impacts of the pandemic. “Tourism has recovered from…
Innovative models of wildlife tourism have the potential to boost both conservation and economic development across Africa. The elephant orphanage in Kasane, Botswana, home to around 130,000 elephants, about one-third of the total population of Africa. © Getty Images ×In a nutshell Tourism is key to Africa’s growth prospects. As the continent urbanizes, wildlife tourism faces challenges. Emerging business models can boost broader prosperity. Africa has the world’s fastest growing population of any continent, but many countries suffer from persistent poverty and hunger, as well as slowing economic growth. Africa’s population is growing at 2.5% per year and is expected…