UN Tourism joins G20 Presidency to discuss the future of tourism policies and governance UN Tourism has brought together Ministers from the G20 economies to advance tourism policies and transform governance across the sector. On the eve of the official meeting of the G20 Ministers of Tourism, the side event called for a new approach to tourism policy and governance that places a focus on people and planet. With the event held under the Brazilian Presidency of the G20, high-level representatives of Azerbaijan, Canada, Chile, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Saudi Arabia, Spain and the USA as well as the InterAmerican Development Bank, recalled the positive importance and impact of tourism in the economy and society and its potential to contribute to the SDGs and to reduce inequalities within and among countries. Opening the event Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili applauded Brazil’s G20 Presidency focus on inclusion and sustainability and said “The challenges ahead of us [...]

CHTA celebrates emerging talent at CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress Vanessa Ledesma, CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), praised the exceptional talent and dedication of the young tourism advocates at the Tropical Shipping Regional Tourism Youth Congress which took place in the Cayman Islands as part of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s recent State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC). As a judge for the competition, Ledesma was particularly impressed by the participants. She congratulated the winner, Keyana Warner from Nevis, for her exceptional presentation, which highlighted her passion, knowledge and innovative ideas about the promising future of Caribbean tourism. “All participants demonstrated an impressive level of talent and deep understanding of the socioeconomic impact of the industry,” Ledesma remarked. “We were truly impressed by the caliber of presentations across the board. Each participant brought unique insights and thought-provoking ideas to the table, showcasing a comprehensive grasp of the [...]

Brazil reaches 4 million international tourists received in 2024 The first seven months of 2024 were a positive indicator for tourism in Brazil. According to data from the Ministry of Tourism (MTur), Embratur and the Federal Police (PF), 4 million international tourists arrived in the country from January to July, a result 10.4% higher than that recorded in the same period in 2023 and 1.9% higher than that of the first seven months of 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic. Tourism Minister Celso Sabino believes that this is yet another indication of the upward trend in the presence of these travelers in Brazilian destinations. “In 2023, we received a total of 5.9 million international tourists and in the first seven months of this year, we already registered 4 million. This indicates a real possibility of reaching a new record of at least 7 million international visitors to several Brazilian cities, one of [...]