Identifying the traveller of the future through consumer segmentation

The mantra “travel is back” is no longer resonating with consumers, who are demanding personalised experiences that suit their values and lifestyles. To connect authentically with these travellers, travel players must look beyond advertising to marketing, positioning and loyalty. Euromonitor International has developed eight traveller segments to capture evolving motivations using new data from Euromonitor’s […]

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TUI Campus opens in Hanover

2,800 employees from eight TUI companies under one roof Communication: TUI Campus strengthens personal exchange between employees Flexible ways of working: TUI Campus offers a variety of workplaces from soundproof meeting rooms to co-working spaces Sustainability: photovoltaics, e-charging stations and numerous energy efficiency measures make the TUI Campus greener and reduce emissions TUI Group today […]

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Sebastian Ebel: “We have entered a decade of sustainable transformation. For us at TUI this is not a threat – it´s an opportunity”

At a press conference hosted by Vasilis Kikilias, Tourism Minister of Greece, Sebastian Ebel, CEO of TUI Group has delivered remarks on sustainability and the upcoming launch of the TUI Sustainability Agenda: “We have entered a decade of sustainable transformation. This is particularly true for the tourism sector – an industry that of course heavily […]

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WTTC: How Travel & Tourism can reverse nature loss

A new report published today by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), shows how Travel & Tourism can play a critical role in halting and reversing the destruction of nature. The report, which will help businesses understand and manage their impact on biodiversity, is launched ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in December, […]

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24th UNWTO General Assembly: Tourism united, resilient & determined

Over the course of three days, the 24th session of the UNWTO General Assembly underscored global tourism’s commitment to restarting around the shared pillars of sustainability, innovation and solidarity. Representatives of 131 UNWTO Member States, including 59 Ministers and Vice-Ministers of Tourism, attended the Assembly in the Spanish capital, Madrid (30 November – 3 December). […]

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UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit Commits to investing in Tourism’s sustainable future

Tourism leaders from around the world will once again come together for the UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit at WTM London this November, to commit to investing in the sector’s sustainable future. The summit is the largest annual gathering of tourism ministers and will take place on Tuesday 2nd November during WTM London – […]

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ETC: National Tourism Organizations are changing|New report

As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with ongoing challenges posed by climate change and ensuring sustainability, tourism globally is in a critical period of transition. Recognising this, the European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a report: “The Changing Tourism Environment and Its Impact on the Work of NTOs”. The study investigates the ways […]

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UNWTO: Video message from the Secretary-General of the United Nations highlighting Tourism Importance

As UNWTO leads the restart of tourism, the Secretary-General of the United Nations has sent a landmark message to the world, highlighting the sector’s unique role in advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and in protecting the most vulnerable members of our societies. “As the world faces the devastating consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism sector is […]

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UNWTO: “Sustainability as the new normal”, a vision for the future of Tourism

To mark World Environment Day, the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announces its new vision for global tourism– growing better, stronger, and balancing the needs of people, planet and prosperity. The One Planet Vision for the Responsible Recovery of the Tourism Sector builds on the UNWTO Global Guidelines to Restart […]

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