COO of Qatar Tourism: Qatar to welcome six million visitors a year by 2030

COO of Qatar Tourism: Qatar to welcome six million visitors a year by 2030

HN exclusively chatted with Berthold Trenkel, COO of Qatar Tourism, to learn about the preparations ahead of one of FIFA World Cup 2022.

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The global tourism industry committed to shifting towards a circular economy

The global tourism industry committed to shifting towards a circular economy

The initiative unites the global tourism sector behind a common vision to address the root causes of plastic pollution.

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Will vaccines and digital solutions help the easing of travel restrictions?

Will vaccines and digital solutions help the easing of travel restrictions?

Restrictions apply to fully vaccinated passengers, and 17 percent of destinations mention vaccinated passengers in their regulations.

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Could the global economy lose USD 4 trillion?

Could the global economy lose USD 4 trillion?

UNCTAD and UNWTO’s report said that international tourism and its linked sectors have suffered an estimated loss of USD 2.4 trillion in 2020.

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Oped: How the devaluation of the Lebanese pound is positively impacting tourism in Lebanon

Oped: How the devaluation of the Lebanese pound is positively impacting tourism in Lebanon

Years after Beirut was considered one of the most expensive capitals in the world, tourism revenue increased to over USD 8.7 billion in 2019.

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UNWTO launches ‘Jobs Factory’ to kickstart global tourism jobs recovery

UNWTO launches ‘Jobs Factory’ to kickstart global tourism jobs recovery

Job seekers can create a profile, search for positions, and set up job alerts to be informed of the latest opportunities.

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Deveekaa Nijhawan to lead QNTC’s international PR and communications

Deveekaa Nijhawan to lead QNTC’s international PR and communications

Nijhawan is a senior PR professional with over 10 years’ experience in PR and communications in the hospitality sector.

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World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism to take place from October 31-November 2

World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism to take place from October 31-November 2

The forum aims to encourage the exchange of experiences between experts, identify good practices and promote gastronomy tourism.

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UNWTO and Google partner to lead tourism recovery

UNWTO and Google partner to lead tourism recovery

The new MoU between UNWTO and Google will focus on harnessing the power of innovation, education, data and market intelligence.

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Former WTTC CEO joins Saudi Arabia’s tourism ministry

Former WTTC CEO joins Saudi Arabia’s tourism ministry

Guevara Manzo will draw on more than 25 years of public and private tourism sector experience to help facilitate and boost tourism in the KSA.

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