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UNWTO High-Level Regional Conference on Green Tourism. Chiang Mai, Thailand, 8 May 2012
Posted on: 31 May 2012
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The World Tourism Organization organised this meeting in order to introduce the main findings of the recent UN research on tourism as a green economy sector and highlight the main challenges and opportunities facing the public and private sector. The conference also aimed to present national experiences on how sustainable development of tourism and green economy can go hand-in-hand with sustaining economic development in Asia and the Pacific. Presentations are available online.
London Olympic Games 2012: Impact on inbound travel (as of May 2012)
Posted on: 31 May 2012
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This report outlines data and travel trends showing the potential impact of the London Olympic Games on inbound travel to London during the period 23rd July 2012 to 12th August 2012. The analysis is based on all reservations stored in the ForwardKeys database with an arrival into London during this period.
2012 Middle East Hotel Survey: The impact of the Arab Spring
Posted on: 30 May 2012
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Looks at the impact of the recent political instability in the Middle East on the hotel market. This paper highlights regional macroeconomics, visitation characteristics, performance indicators and major developments, reinforcing the resilience of the region.
Madrid vs Barcelona: Market overview
Posted on: 30 May 2012
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The article deals with the hotel and tourism markets in Madrid and Barcelona, reviewing 2011 data and comparing with previous years. The reader will learn about visitation, performance, supply, especially the five-star segment in both cities.
International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA) Ranking statistics
Posted on: 18 May 2012
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This press release presents a summary of the ICCA 2011 Top 20 Rankings for cities and countries.
Sources of research and market intelligence on the business events sector
Posted on: 17 May 2012
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There is a wide variety of data and research on the business events sector. Some of this is produced on a regular (usually annual) basis; some is in the form of ad hoc reports and papers published to address a topical issue; some is only available as a membership benefit from one of the industry’s trade or professional associations (although press releases are usually issued highlighting key points from such information). This is a summary of the current information available. It also lists key textbooks relevant to the sector. Wherever possible, the full title of each item given, the source, publication date, a brief synopsis, and contact details (usually a web site) for further information.
Visit Britain: Foresight (May 2012)
Posted on: 17 May 2012
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The latest monthly issue looks at the importance of the pub to inbound tourism.
Partnering with the media in challenging times. Marsa Alam, Egypt, 26-27 April 2012
Posted on: 16 May 2012
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The second of the World Tourism Organization’s annual “Tourism and the media” conferences aimed to provide participants with key insights into tourism-related communications and media relations for destinations, and the sector at large. Presentations and videos from the event are available online.
Hotels in Russia, the CIS and Georgia: Trends and opportunities
Posted on: 15 May 2012
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The scope of this publication is to assess current trends and future opportunities for the hotel industry in Russia, the CIS and Georgia. This publication briefly discusses the tourism industry and economy overview of Russia, the CIS and Georgia, and looks at the year-end results of hotels’ operating performances across the region.
13th Annual Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development. Georgetown, Guyana, 15-18 April 2012
Posted on: 15 May 2012
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13th Annual Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development was held under the theme “Keeping the right balance, sustaining our resources”, with approximately 140 registered participants coming from a number of Caribbean countries and representing governments, non-governmental organizations and the private sector. Reports and presentations are available online.
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