Tourism Industry – an Overview

Archive

Reports

“… includes conceptual references and technical notes for a better understanding and application of UNWTO statistics…”.

Get the full story at UNWTO.

“… The aim of this report is to illustrate with real-life initiatives that best reflect the great potential of transformative tourism in contributing to tourism development …”.

Get the full story at UNWTO.

“… The world has always had its share of dangers, whether political, economic, health-related or otherwise. Thanks to an ever-quickening news cycle and an insatiable demand for headlines, today those dangers – perceived or otherwise – feel closer than ever before…”.

Get the full story at Momondo Group.

The study includes a Global Report, a Regional Reports, 15 Country Studies, 42 Experts Papers, a youth version and animation. 

View webpage.

“… a new discussion paper from Amadeus Travel Intelligence, outlines how data analytics can be used to develop innovative products, services, and processes that better meet the needs of their customers. It explains that travel companies must be open to experimentation, new ideas and new approaches…”.

Get the full story at Amadeus.

“… A guidance document from the UN World Tourism Organisation for tourism sector authorities, enterprises and other stakeholders on how to deliver accurate, relevant and timely information to customers, prior to, during and even after the journey…”. 

“… According to UNWTO’s latest Visa Openess Report, the share of tourists requiring to obtain a visa prior to travelling continues to decline and is at its lowest level ever. In 2015, 39% of the world population could travel for tourism without obtaining a traditional visa prior to departure as compared to only 23% in 2008…”. 

Published by the UNWTO.

2015 UNWTO Annual Report

Previous Editions: 

2015 | 2014 | 

Published by  UNWTO.

“… This Report seeks to highlight the role and need for PPPs as tools for development. Case studies were selected to provide not only an insight into the different types of PPPs across a broad range of geographic contexts…”.

Get the full story at  UNWTO.

“… The Manual is the first tangible outcome of a fruitful collaboration between the UNWTO and the ACS Foundation…”.

Get the full story at  UNWTO.

Published by  OECD Studies on Tourism.

“… The Guide is one of the technical outputs produced under the joint ILO/UNWTO Agreement which completes a series of international references and methodological tools produced within the framework of the joint ILO/UNWTO Agreement…”.

The report “… offers a series of practical guidelines and principles for all destinations interested in developing shopping tourism. The report includes a wide range of case studies by UNWTO Affiliate Members and other tourism stakeholders from around the world…”.

Get the full story at  Hospitality Net.

Previous Editions: 

 | 2012 | 2010 |

Published by OECD.

Previous Editions: 

| 2010 |

Published by  European (Eurostat).

“… This paper discusses three barriers that prevent many young people from entering or staying in the hospitality sector: (1) youth lack information about the nature and extent of meaningful careers in the hospitality industry; (2) many youth are not suitably qualified for entry-level or advanced opportunities; and, (3) many talented young people do not pursue long-term careers in the industry…”.

Get the full story at  Hilton Worldwide.

Prepared by Oxford economics for the U.S. Travel Association.

“… The business world is in the midst of fundamental change and in the next decade the ability of organisations to manage their global talent efficiently will mark the difference between success and failure…”.

Get the full story at  PWC.

“… Using data on 34,695 hotels from 2000–09, this study examines how the external shocks of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and the financial crisis of late 2008 affected aggregate occupancy, price (average daily rate), and revenue per available room (RevPAR) within the U.S. lodging industry…”.

“… Hospitality 2015’ identifies seven major issues facing the industry and details the key drivers which can determine success for companies through 2015 and beyond…”.

Get the full story at  Deloitte.