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More than 1.4 billion people travelled internationally in 2024 as tourism returns to pre-pandemic highs
RNZ
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January 23, 2025
By Lilit Marcus, CNN Photo: 123RF Feel like airport security lines keep getting longer, or that you are booking hotel reservations way further in advance than you used to? It is true. The UN's World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has just released...
1.4 billion people traveled internationally in 2024 as tourism returns to pre-pandemic highs
Saudi Gazette
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January 23, 2025
MADRID — Feel like airport security lines keep getting longer, or that you’re booking hotel reservations way further in advance than you used to? It’s true. The UN’s World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has just released its 2024 year-in-review...
Baku to host 71st UN Tourism Regional Commission session
AzerNews
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January 24, 2025
An agreement has been signed to hold the 71st session of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Europe in Baku from June 4-6, Azernews reports, citing the State Tourism Agency. The agreement was finalized during a meeting between Fuad Nagiyev,...
More than 1.4 billion people traveled internationally in 2024
WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida
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January 22, 2025
Feel like airport security lines keep getting longer, or that you’re booking hotel reservations way further in advance than you used to? It’s true. The UN’s World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has just released its 2024 year-in-review data,...
Global Tourism Reaches Record 1.4 Billion International Travelers in 2024, UN Report
Albanian Daily News
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The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announced that a record 1.4 billion international tourists traveled abroad in 2024, marking an 11% increase compared to the previous year. The increase was accompanied by a significant increase...
More than 1.4 billion people traveled internationally in 2024 as tourism returns to pre-pandemic highs
KVIA - Texas
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January 22, 2025
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — Feel like airport security lines keep getting longer, or that you’re booking hotel reservations way further in advance than you used to? It’s true. The UN’s World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has just released its 2024...
Global tourism recovers to pre-Covid levels; Mideast strongest
Trade Arabia
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An estimated 1.4 billion tourists travelled internationally in 2024, indicating a virtual recovery (99%) of pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest World Tourism Barometer from UN Tourism. This represents an increase of 11% over 2023, or 140...
International tourism recovers pre-pandemic levels in 2024
Hospitality Net
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January 20, 2025
With 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals recorded globally, 2024 marked the recovery of international tourism from the worst crisis in the sector’s history. A majority of destinations welcomed more international tourists in 2024 than they...
8 best family ski resorts for 2025 holidays
The Independent
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January 23, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Andorra shows off its digital identity portfolio
Biometric Update
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October 25, 2024
The government of Andorra has presented its Digital Identity Citizen Portfolio, as the tiny nation seeks to stake a claim as a leader in digital transformation in Europe. A major part of the portfolio includes a digital wallet that’ll employ...
Solving Bawku conflict, cue from Chandigarh, Andorra, Bosnia Herzegovina (2)
Graphic
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January 18, 2025
Daniel A. Allan Opinion Jan - 18 - 2025 , 12:18 6 minutes read The frist part of this article was published on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Another entity with interesting leadership is the Country of Andorra in Europe that interestingly always has...
Rick Steves’ Europe: Tiny Andorra does not get lost in the Pyrenees
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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December 29, 2024
COURTESY RICK STEVES Andorra’s capital, Andorra la Vella, sits high in the Pyrenees. High in the mountains where France and Spain come together, I drove and drove. My goal: to stand atop a ridge looking into a rugged mountain-ringed basin where...
Ski holidays direct from Manchester Airport to suit every ability with returns from £28
Manchester Evening News
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January 17, 2025
During the winter thousands of Brits jet off to mountain destinations in Europe and beyond to hit the slopes and embrace the après ski lifestyle. Manchester Airport offers direct flights to several popular winter holiday destinations in Europe and...
Andorra Should Combat Racism, LGBTI-Phobia, and Expand Voting Rights
Council of Europe
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A new report from the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) calls on Andorra to adopt a national programme to combat racism and LGBTI-phobia. As a matter of priority, Andorra should also grant the right to vote and to stand for...
US issues travel advisory for popular cruise destination Belize
Austin American-Statesman - Texas
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If you're planning a trip to Belize, the U.S. government might want you to reconsider. According to the U.S. Department of State, Belize is currently under a level 2 travel advisory while Belize City is under a level 3. The Central American...
Best ski holidays for under £500 with flights direct from Manchester Airport
Manchester Evening News
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January 15, 2025
January is the height of ski season with many Brits seeking out snow-filled holidays. France, Austria and Italy are among the most popular ski resort locations, however they can often end up being expensive. But Ski holiday company Heidi has...
What changes for travel to the UK from France from April 2nd
The Local - France
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January 7, 2025
Travel to the UK from France has new paperwork requirements for some travellers, with new rules coming into effect on Wednesday, April 2nd. The UK's new ETA visa waiver scheme is now entering its third and final phase - affecting EU citizens...
Tourists visit Wetherspoons for first time and are left shocked by one thing
Daily Express
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October 17, 2024
Two tourists who visited a Wetherspoons for the first time this year were left shocked by one thing in particular about the popular pub chain. Brandon and Anja, who have visited at least 50 countries, run the Where Are We?! YouTube channel. The...
TRAVEL STATISTICS 2024: VACATION AND TOURISM DEMOGRAPHICS & TRENDS
Hollywood Gazette
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October 3, 2024
TRAVEL STATISTICS 2024: VACATION AND TOURISM DEMOGRAPHICS & TRENDS Last Updated: September 27, 2024 Embarking on either short or long excursions can provide both enjoyment and rejuvenation. Regardless of whether you are exploring your local...
Air Canada Vacations launches 2025 Europe travel agent toolkit
Travel Press
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January 9, 2025
Air Canada Vacations has launched its 2025 Europe Travel Agent Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to equip travel professionals with the tools, incentives, and support needed to deliver exceptional European travel experiences. As Canada’s...