http://www.travelindustrywire.com Travel Industry News EN http://www.travelindustrywire.com/images/logo.gif http://www.travelindustrywire.com support@nevistas.com http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71501GBTA_Africa_Programme_for_Energy___Resources_Travel_Symposium.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71501GBTA_Africa_Programme_for_Energy___Resources_Travel_Symposium.html Inaugural GBTA Africa Event to Heavily Feature Duty of Care Thu, 16 May 2013 11:48:26 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71356UNWTO___ATM_Ministerial_Forum_Welcomes_over____Ministers_As_Second_Annual_Meeting_Emphasises_Need_for_Aviation_and_Tourism_Sector_Synergy.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71356UNWTO___ATM_Ministerial_Forum_Welcomes_over____Ministers_As_Second_Annual_Meeting_Emphasises_Need_for_Aviation_and_Tourism_Sector_Synergy.html More than 25 ministers took part in the second annual UNWTO & Ministerial Forum at the Arabian Travel Market with delegates sharing their views on how to work together towards long-term aviation and tourism sector growth. Fri, 10 May 2013 09:35:57 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71224The_United_Arab_Emirates_Join_the_World_Tourism_Organization.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71224The_United_Arab_Emirates_Join_the_World_Tourism_Organization.html UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, announced today that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) rejoined the Organization 26 years after having left UNWTO. The announcement was made during the UNWTO & Arabian Travel Market Ministerial Forum on Tourism and Aviation (Dubai, UAE, 7 May 2012). Tue, 7 May 2013 07:13:40 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71136Morocco________UNWTO_and_UNDP_Support_New_System_of_Classification_for_Tourism_Accommodation.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71136Morocco________UNWTO_and_UNDP_Support_New_System_of_Classification_for_Tourism_Accommodation.html UNWTO, the Government of Morocco and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed an agreement to support the Ministry of Tourism of Morocco in the implementation of a new classification system for tourism accommodation establishments. Strengthening the quality of accommodation across all establishments is central to consolidate the competitiveness of Morocco as a tourism destination. Thu, 2 May 2013 10:57:32 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70896UNWTO_ATM_Ministerial_Forum_Under_the_Patronage_of_His_Highness_Sheikh_Mohammed_Bin_Rashid_Al_Maktoum.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70896UNWTO_ATM_Ministerial_Forum_Under_the_Patronage_of_His_Highness_Sheikh_Mohammed_Bin_Rashid_Al_Maktoum.html Setting a common growth agenda for tourism and aviation Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:30:48 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69837GBTA_Announces_New_Energy___Resources_Travel_Symposium_For_Cape_Town.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69837GBTA_Announces_New_Energy___Resources_Travel_Symposium_For_Cape_Town.html The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) announced that it will host the African Energy & Resources Travel Symposium in Cape Town on 3rd and 4th July 2013. This is the sixth event in 2013 for GBTA in this sector after the association’s inaugural symposium in Europe in 2011. Thu, 7 Mar 2013 14:54:59 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69743Middle_East_Becomes_the_World_s_New_Travel_Crossroads___USATODAY.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69743Middle_East_Becomes_the_World_s_New_Travel_Crossroads___USATODAY.html Rapidly expanding airlines Emirates Airline, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways elevate region's status. Mon, 4 Mar 2013 10:12:32 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69601Manal_Kelig_Joins_the_Adventure_Travel_Trade_Association_As_Executive_Director_of_Middle_East_and_North_Africa.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69601Manal_Kelig_Joins_the_Adventure_Travel_Trade_Association_As_Executive_Director_of_Middle_East_and_North_Africa.html The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) announced today that Ms. Manal Kelig, an expert in community development and tourism in the Middle East and Northern Africa, has joined the ATTA global team. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:40:57 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article69083Egypt_Tourism_Under_Attack_As_Hotel_Tweets_SOS_s___USATODAY.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article69083Egypt_Tourism_Under_Attack_As_Hotel_Tweets_SOS_s___USATODAY.html A luxury Cairo hotel tweets for help amid clashes between protesters and security forces. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:42:04 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article68184Hilton_Worldwide_is_Set_to_Further_Strengthen_Its_Presence_in_Egypt.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article68184Hilton_Worldwide_is_Set_to_Further_Strengthen_Its_Presence_in_Egypt.html The new 158-room Hilton Alexandria Corniche will be Hilton Worldwide's 19th property in Egypt and it's second in Alexandria. Tue, 4 Dec 2012 11:46:32 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article67954Israel_Tourism_Not_Hard_Hit_Yet_by_Missile_Attacks___USATODAY.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article67954Israel_Tourism_Not_Hard_Hit_Yet_by_Missile_Attacks___USATODAY.html Despite missile attacks in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, tours to Israel are still departing Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:58:01 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article67177Sustainable_Tourism_Central_to_the_Future_of_Africa______s_Parks.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article67177Sustainable_Tourism_Central_to_the_Future_of_Africa______s_Parks.html Tourism is one of the most effective ways to preserve Africa’s national parks and protected areas while creating jobs and income for local communities. This was one of the main conclusions of the First Pan-African Conference on Sustainable Tourism in African National Parks, organized by UNWTO and the Government of Tanzania (Arusha, Tanzania, 15-18 October 2012). Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:47:07 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article66359Is_Egypt_a_No_go_for_Tourists____USATODAY.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article66359Is_Egypt_a_No_go_for_Tourists____USATODAY.html Amid protests over anti-Islam film, Arthur Frommer and Bill O'Reilly say 'stay away Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:22:24 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article66073Tourism_Associated_With_Hajj_and_Umrah_Expanding_Saudi_Travel_Resources.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article66073Tourism_Associated_With_Hajj_and_Umrah_Expanding_Saudi_Travel_Resources.html Sara International Travel explains that this boost in tourism is, ultimately, improving the Saudi economy and enhancing the travel options from which visitors can choose. Wed, 5 Sep 2012 09:40:26 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article64485UNWTO_Welcomes_New_Egyptian_President______s_Support_for_Tourism.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article64485UNWTO_Welcomes_New_Egyptian_President______s_Support_for_Tourism.html UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, has congratulated Mr. Muhammad Morsi on his election as Egypt’s new President and applauded his support for the tourism sector, as expressed in the President’s first speech after taking office. Wed, 4 Jul 2012 08:58:18 EST