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SMEs in the driver’s seat: empowering Europe’s travel economy
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SMEs in the driver’s seat: empowering Europe’s travel economy

The travel industry is an essential pillar of the EU’s economy – accounting for roughly 10% of GDP and a similar share of employment. In many aspects, our sector doesn’t get the attention it deserves from policymakers, yet it is a key driver of EU c...

Inge Janssen
Inge Janssen
Director Public Affairs, EMEA
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Inge Janssen
by Inge Janssen
24 September 2024Booking.comNational & International Policy
SMEs in the driver’s seat: empowering Europe’s travel economy
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International Tourist Arrivals hit 96% of pre-pandemic levels through July 2024

According to the latest World Tourism Barometer by UN Tourism, around 790 million tourists travelled internationally in the first seven months of 2024, about 11% more than in 2023 and only 4% less than in 2019. Data show a strong start to the year, ...

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International Tourist Arrivals hit 96% of pre-pandemic levels through July 202419 September 2024UN TourismNational & International Policy
International Tourist Arrivals hit 96% of pre-pandemic levels through July 2024
Press Release

AAHOA Joins Rally in Opposition to New York City Council’s Proposed Safe Hotels Act

The Safe Hotels Act, proposed by the New York City Council, would negatively impact the city’s hotel industry, which contributes millions annually to the local economy, according to speakers at an industry rally held Thursday, September 12, at New Y...

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AAHOA Joins Rally in Opposition to New York City Council’s Proposed Safe Hotels Act13 September 2024AAHOANational & International Policy
AAHOA Joins Rally in Opposition to New York City Council’s Proposed Safe Hotels Act
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Protect NYC Tourism Coalition rallies against City Council’s catastrophic hotel bill

Yesterday, over one thousand hotel owners, workers, and small business owners, as part of the newly formed Protect NYC Tourism Coalition, rallied on the steps of City Hall to fight against the City Council’s so-called “Safe Hotels” bill. The Coaliti...

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Protect NYC Tourism Coalition rallies against City Council’s catastrophic hotel bill13 September 2024AH&LANational & International Policy
Protect NYC Tourism Coalition rallies against City Council’s catastrophic hotel bill
UN Tourism Welcomes First Students to Sustainable Tourism Degree Course
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UN Tourism Welcomes First Students to Sustainable Tourism Degree Course

Developed in collaboration with the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), the three-year Bachelor of Science in International Sustainable Tourism is designed to train graduates capable of leading the sector toward a more sustainabl...

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UN Tourism Welcomes First Students to Sustainable Tourism Degree Course11 September 2024UN TourismNational & International Policy
UN Tourism Welcomes First Students to Sustainable Tourism Degree Course
UN Tourism Puts Spotlight on Education and Innovation at Bled Strategic Forum
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UN Tourism Puts Spotlight on Education and Innovation at Bled Strategic Forum

UN Tourism brought its expertise to the Bled Strategic Forum, highlighting the essential role of investments and innovation as drivers of a better future, while also engaging in an official visit to the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport to stre...

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UN Tourism Puts Spotlight on Education and Innovation at Bled Strategic Forum 6 September 2024UN TourismNational & International Policy
UN Tourism Puts Spotlight on Education and Innovation at Bled Strategic Forum
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Survey: 4 out of 5 American Travelers Embrace Biometrics Use at Airport Security

Following record-breaking air travel over Labor Day weekend, the U.S. Travel Association along with Ipsos released survey results underscoring traveler preference of biometric technology screening to keep air passengers safe and provide greater effi...

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Survey: 4 out of 5 American Travelers Embrace Biometrics Use at Airport Security 5 September 2024U.S. Travel AssociationNational & International Policy
Survey: 4 out of 5 American Travelers Embrace Biometrics Use at Airport Security