Travel demand trends in the last three months of 2009 confirmed that the recovery was underway, although the growth was in large part due to comparisons with the low levels in late 2008. - More
As we enter the second half of 2009, there is growing optimism at the emergence of so-called 'green shoots', but there is a risk that this optimism will prove premature. Output is still falling in most of the industrialised world. - More
It is now clear that the financial-sector blizzard that struck in the second half of 2008 is affecting the global economy. Every single OECD member country, and every single economy in Europe, is expected to suffer a contraction in GDP in 2009. Not many emerging markets, so many of which were booming in 2007-2008 will be able to sustain any si... - More
The first comprehensive e-marketing handbook for tourism destinations has just been published by the European Travel Commission (ETC) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). - More
The European Travel Commission (ETC) is spearheading tourism industry efforts to boost and secure Europe's share of the international tourism market. Examples of its pioneering work are set out in the organisation's 2005 Annual Report, which is published today. - More
At its October 3 general meeting held on the Mediterranean island of Malta the European Travel Commission (ETC) welcomed three new nations to its ranks - Serbia, Montenegro and San Marino - thus bringing its membership to thirty-seven. - More
