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UNWTO Secretary General urges Tourism sector to speak with one voice

Working together to ensure that global policies are supportive of the sustainable growth of tourism and position travel and tourism as one industry speaking with one voice were some of the challenges highlighted by UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb

60% of travelers for the same rates like 2009

A new study by D.K. Shifflet & Associates finds that approximately 60% of recent travelers intend to travel for either business or leisure at the same or greater rates than they did in 2009.

Tourism's contribution to world Agenda

“Global challenges such as the recent economic crisis and the climate imperatives can only be addressed in a global cooperative manner and in fora such as the UN or the G-20”, said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai

Twitter useful in the travel industry

There are several ways in which the social networking application Twitter is being currently used by companies from the travel sector.

World's Top Travel Spenders

With the world economy apparently on the road to recovery, tourism will play a huge part in many countries’ income. International tourism is on track for a rebound with growth of 3-4% projected for 2010 – a welcome recovery after 2009’s slump.

East African Parliament Passes Joint Tourism Bill

By Geoffrey Baluku

The East African Legislative Assembly has passed the Tourism and Wildlife Management Bill paving way for an establishment of a Joint Tourism Board for the community.