UNWTO

Innovation and Application of Knowledge in Tourism: 2012 Ulysses Awards

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Winners of the UNWTO’s 2012 Ulysses Awards Since 2003, the World Tourism Organization’s UNWTO Ulysses Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism have honored tourism initiatives that have contributed to the advancement of tourism through knowledge creation and innovation. The World Tourism Organization and the UNWTO Knowledge Network confer the UNWTO Ulysses Prize and Awards … Read more

This has never happened in history: International tourism to reach one billion in 2012

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International tourist arrivals grew by over 4% in 2011 to 980 million, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. With growth expected to continue in 2012, at a somewhat slower rate, international tourist arrivals are on track to reach the milestone one billion mark later this year. International tourist arrivals grew by 4.4% in … Read more