Tourism Numbers Counted For First Time
By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN
In a surprise move, the World Economic Forum, best known for its annual meeting of major global personalities in Davos, Switzerland, invited the Seychelles to provide data for its 2010/11 report.
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Stimuli For The Global Economy
By eTN Staff Writer
The Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of South Africa, with the support of UNWTO, will host a Tourism Ministers' Meeting (T20) under the theme "Travel and tourism: stimuli for the global economy" fr
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Communist Party Wants Better Control
By eTN Staff Writer
Two weeks ago, the Wall Street Journal, Asia edition, reported on foreign companies’ worries over Vietnamese authorities increasingly restricting the freedom to do business, while the country braces
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Back After A One Year Absence
By eTN Staff Writer
After a one-year absence due to the global economic crisis, the Caribbean’s premiere international gathering on sustainable tourism is back.
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New UNWTO Roadmap For Recovery For Tourism And Travel
By eTN Staff Writer
The 18th session of the UNWTO General Assembly concluded with unanimous endorsement of a Roadmap for Recovery to mainstream travel and tourism into economic stimulus packages being considered by globa
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The Economic Contribution Of Tourism
By eTN Staff Writer
Understanding the economic contribution of tourism at the regional level is essential for more efficient destination management and the effective positioning of tourism.
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Economic Forecast
By honoluluadvertiser.com / Greg Wiles
Maui County's economic doldrums won't dissipate soon, though the slowdown figures to give way gradually to growth tied to an upturn in tourism.
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ATA Economic Report
By eTN Staff Writer
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) released today its 2009 Economic Report, documenting operational statistics and financial results for calendar year 2008 and the evolutionary changes tha
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Central Asia
By Andrew Princz, ontheglobe.com for eTN
With economic turmoil ravaging world markets, political or economic instability anywhere comes with incrementally higher stakes.
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Economic Crisis Burden
By eTN Staff Writer
In the first half-year of 2009, the Lufthansa Group suffered a sharp decrease in revenue to EUR 10.2 million (previous year: EUR 12.1 million) and generated an operating profit of EUR 8 million (previ
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CFTC proposes commodities speculation hearings
By eTN Staff Writer
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) today commended the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for proposing hearings to examine measures to curb excessive speculation in the commoditi
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International Shopping Traveler
By eTN Staff Writer
More than 50 percent of international shopping travelers surveyed who have visited the United States in the last 12 months are likely to come again over the next year.
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International Tourism Demand Further Deteriorates
By eTN Staff Writer
International tourism demand has deteriorated further due to the impact of the global economic recession.
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International Forum
By eTN Staff Writer
MOSCOW, Russia - The Moscow International MICE Forum attracted a record number of both participants and registered visitors.
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UNWTO International Conference on Tourism Statistics
By eTN Staff Writer
The tourism industry continues to be amongst the most dynamic economic sectors, generating a wide range of benefits including a growing contribution to GDP, in some cases over 10 percent, and substant
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Negative Impact Expected To Last Until 2010
By eTN Staff Writer
Tourism is proving to be one of the most resilient sectors and can be a strategic vector in the way forward, as global economic conditions continue to deteriorate.
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Decline Due To People Prioritizing Budgets
By eTN Staff Writer
The Eurail Group G.I.E. has reported a modest drop in Eurail Pass passengers triggered by the global economic downturn, but expects a full recovery in the coming years.
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ITB World Travel Trends Report
By eTN Staff Writer
Internet bookings will surge. Demand for online virtual meetings will gather pace. Domestic travel will stay stable or grow, as will demand for low-cost flights.
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UNWTO Tourism Resilience Committee Sets Guidelines
By eTN Staff Writer
The tourism industry can play a relevant post-crisis role. The sector has been negatively affected by the economic downturn and in all likelihood will continue to be in the short to medium term.
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Incentive Payout For Achieving Operating Goal
By eTN Staff Writer
CHICAGO, IL – UAL Corporation, the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, today announced the company achieved an operating goal for January, triggering a US$100 cash payout fo
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