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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) are joining forces to boost the recovery of the tourism sector across the 38 economies where the Bank invests.

MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment Corporation announced that everyone indoors at its properties will be required to wear masks at all times, except when eating or drinking.

VisitEngland in partnership with the national tourist organisations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales has today launched a UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to provide a ‘ring of confidence’ for tourism as the sector works towards reopening.

Dubai Business Events will now actively cooperate with UNICEO® by becoming a global partner and supporting the activities of the non-profit association based in Geneva.

A casino has always had a great attraction and fascination for people. Casinos stand for rich winnings, beautiful women and a lot of money, regardless of whether it is the largest casino in Germany in Baden-Baden or the legendary and very pompous casino in Monaco.

​Carolyn Izzo Integrated Communications (CIIC) announced the addition of ​Florida Wine Academy to its growing roster of wine & spirits clients.

As tourism slowly restarts in an increasing number of countries, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released new data measuring the impact of COVID-19 on the sector.

COVID-19 hit Spain hard, bringing tourism to a near-standstill. Now, under Spanish President Pedro Sánchez’s leadership, the government is working to restart tourism, providing a lifeline for the millions of people across Spain who depend on the sector for their livelihoods.

China’s capital canceled flights and shut schools as a new coronavirus outbreak raised fears. The new outbreak has been linked to a massive food market in Beijing.

Mercer’s 26th annual Cost of Living Survey reveals the world's most expensive cities for overseas workers in 2020. In the wake of COVID-19, social and economic disruption has spurred organizations to reassess their global mobility programs with a focus on the well-being of their expatriate employees.

More than 197 million jobs could be lost in the global Travel & Tourism sector if barriers to global travel, such as blanket anti-travel advisories and quarantine measures remain in place, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Major destinations around the world from Bulgaria to Turkey and Jamaica to Mauritius have signed up to the world’s first-ever global safety and hygiene stamp, launched recently by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, who runs the One Seychelles political party is one of the 2020 presidential candidates in Seychelles.

In celebration of World Oceans Day, Iberostar is creating a digital space for NGOs and industry alike to discuss why responsible seafood consumption is critical to the wellbeing of our planet.