In line with its vision of advancing sustainability through tourism, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) released its flagship publication ‘Tourism for Development’ in Brussels on 6 June during the European Development Days (EDD), and called for greater awareness of sustainability
Unforgettable Hiking Experiences in Montenegro’s National Parks
The small Southeast European country Montenegro on the Adriatic Coast is, with its unspoiled nature and fantastic landscapes, a hiker’s paradise. In this “land of the black mountains”, far from the crowded cities, one can satisfy a longing for undisturbed
A far-reaching tourism concept: Focus on ecological and social responsibility at ITB Berlin
Overtourism, integrating refugees and the financial viability of social tourism projects: these are just some of the key topics that this year’s ITB Berlin will examine under the ‘sustainability’ heading. From 7 to 9 March 2018, on the days open
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Leipzig has evolved into one of Germany’s cultural hot spots, luring visitors in the areas of music, art, creative culture, history or architecture. Even nature and animal lovers, athletes, and big and little adventurers can find great experiences in Leipzig,
Bremen – From medieval houses to Weser Renaissance architecture
Bremen, the Hanseatic city on the Weser river, can look back on 1,200 years of history. The grand old buildings around the market square betray its roots as a trading center, but Bremen has the feel of a city on
Travel Trends: Almost twice as many people prefer relaxing vacations to active ones
GfK Research 2017: Almost twice as many people prefer relaxing vacations to active ones In a 17-country online survey conducted by GfK, well over half (59 percent) of people say they prefer a vacation “where I relax and take it
Evolution of international tourist arrivals
International tourist arrivals worldwide grew by 6% in January-April of 2017 compared to the same period last year, with business confidence reaching its highest levels in a decade. Sustained growth in most major destinations and a steady rebound in others
Trendy Leipzig entices with its many facets and creative vibes
Art, design, literature and scene – Leipzig sets trends. For the young and creative, Leipzig is no longer an insider tip. Word has spread that the city’s working and living conditions are just right and three universities with an artistic
Global tourism supports twice as many jobs as the financial sector, new WTTC research shows
According to a new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the global Travel & Tourism sector directly sustains twice as many jobs as the financial sector, and five times as many jobs as the chemicals manufacturing sector.
How a 15 year old school girl plans to cross the Atlantic on a boat and learn a few things along the way
Nora is a 15 year old school girl living in Berlin. Together with some soon-to-be ‘classmates’, she has big plans for crossing the Atlantic ocean in a boat on a unique adventure. Here she shares the story of how she