World Tourism Day

"Tourism Opens Minds" Initiative Launched in Riyadh to Transform Travel Habits

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Announced during the World Tourism Day celebrations in Riyadh, "Tourism Opens Minds" will showcase the powerful role that tourism plays in bridging cultures and promoting a more interconnected and harmonious world.

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  • Announced during the World Tourism Day celebrations in Riyadh, "Tourism Opens Minds" will showcase the powerful role that tourism plays in bridging cultures and promoting a more interconnected and harmonious world.
  • World Tourism Day 2023 was held as new data from UNWTO underscored the sector's recovery from the impacts of the pandemic.
  • "The 'Tourism Opens Minds' initiative extends a compelling invitation for travelers to broaden their horizons and explore the uncharted corners of our world.
  • "The UNWTO 'Tourism Opens Minds' Initiative is another important milestone for the tourism sector, and its launch at World Tourism Day in Riyadh is a continuation of our many previous commitments to the global tourism sector."

"Tourism Opens Minds" Initiative Launched in Riyadh to Transform Travel Habits

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Hospitality, Travel, World Tourism Day, Tourism, Research, YouGov, Growth, Society, Environment

Announced during the World Tourism Day celebrations in Riyadh, "Tourism Opens Minds" will showcase the powerful role that tourism plays in bridging cultures and promoting a more interconnected and harmonious world.

Key Points: 
  • Announced during the World Tourism Day celebrations in Riyadh, "Tourism Opens Minds" will showcase the powerful role that tourism plays in bridging cultures and promoting a more interconnected and harmonious world.
  • World Tourism Day 2023 was held as new data from UNWTO underscored the sector's recovery from the impacts of the pandemic.
  • "The 'Tourism Opens Minds' initiative extends a compelling invitation for travelers to broaden their horizons and explore the uncharted corners of our world.
  • "The UNWTO 'Tourism Opens Minds' Initiative is another important milestone for the tourism sector, and its launch at World Tourism Day in Riyadh is a continuation of our many previous commitments to the global tourism sector."

ADVANCING INTERNATIONAL TOURISM EDUCATION: THE RIYADH SCHOOL OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY UNVEILED AT WORLD TOURISM DAY IN SAUDI ARABIA

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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The Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality will empower the next generation of tourism leaders and bridge the huge global tourism skills gap.

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  • The Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality will empower the next generation of tourism leaders and bridge the huge global tourism skills gap.
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New details about the pioneering Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality have been unveiled at the World Tourism Day (WTD) event, hosted in Riyadh.
  • First announced in 2021, the school is co-founded by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia and Qiddiya in collaboration with UNWTO.
  • The Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality is part of the Kingdom's broader commitment to the development of the global tourism sector, demonstrated by their hosting of WTD 2023.

ADVANCING INTERNATIONAL TOURISM EDUCATION: THE RIYADH SCHOOL OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY UNVEILED AT WORLD TOURISM DAY IN SAUDI ARABIA

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Hospitality, World Tourism Day, Travel, Vocational education, Education, Curriculum, WTD, Trustee, Ministry, Student, Udacity, GDP, Tourism minister, Knowledge, Growth, Ecosystem, WTTC, Environment, Tourism, Nursing, Kingdom

The Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality will empower the next generation of tourism leaders and bridge the huge global tourism skills gap.

Key Points: 
  • The Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality will empower the next generation of tourism leaders and bridge the huge global tourism skills gap.
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New details about the pioneering Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality have been unveiled at the World Tourism Day (WTD) event, hosted in Riyadh.
  • First announced in 2021, the school is co-founded by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia and Qiddiya in collaboration with UNWTO.
  • The Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality is part of the Kingdom's broader commitment to the development of the global tourism sector, demonstrated by their hosting of WTD 2023.

Sleap.io Launches World's First Web3 Hotel Booking Platform

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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In celebration of World Tourism Day, Sleap.io is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Web3 hotel booking platform.

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  • In celebration of World Tourism Day, Sleap.io is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Web3 hotel booking platform.
  • Michael Ros, the Founder of Sleap.io, shares his thoughts, stating, "Being the pioneering hotel booking platform operating on the blockchain fills me with immense pride.
  • Alongside this financial backing, the platform has been honored with several accolades, including winning the Epic Web3 Awards in June.
  • The platform is partnering with some of the largest Web3 companies and communities, creating building blocks for a robust, interconnected Web3 network.

CheapOair Shares List of Sustainable Travel Destinations in Advance of World Tourism Day

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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New York, New York, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27th.

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  • New York, New York, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27th.
  • The day was created in 1980 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization to raise global consciousness of the social, cultural, political and economic value of tourism worldwide, and recognize the millions of people around the globe who work in the travel and tourism sector.
  • This year’s focus will be on tourism  and green investments.
  • Werner Kunz-Cho, CEO of Fareportal, the company behind online travel agencies CheapOair and OneTravel , comments “Fareportal has long recognized the critical importance of protecting our planet’s environment.

Are We Stuck in a 'Travel Bubble'? Travel Habits Exposed in Global Survey

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Saudi Tourism Authority, Travel, Habit, Tourism, Friends, Quality of life, WTD, Research, City, YouGov, World Tourism Day, Environment, Family, News

However of those that do travel to new destinations, 83% agree that they come back with a changed or broadened perspective.

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  • However of those that do travel to new destinations, 83% agree that they come back with a changed or broadened perspective.
  • "I hope that, by highlighting how travel has the power to broaden perspectives, we will inspire more people to opt for less familiar destinations.
  • Commissioned by the Saudi Tourism Authority, the global survey was conducted ahead of this year's World Tourism Day (WTD), which will be hosted in Riyadh from 27th – 28th September.
  • WTD 2023 will unite global tourism ministers, industry leaders and sector experts under the theme "Tourism and Green Investments."

Are We Stuck in a 'Travel Bubble'? Travel Habits Exposed in Global Survey

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Saudi Tourism Authority, Travel, Habit, Tourism, Friends, Quality of life, WTD, Research, City, YouGov, World Tourism Day, Environment, Family, News

However of those that do travel to new destinations, 83% agree that they come back with a changed or broadened perspective.

Key Points: 
  • However of those that do travel to new destinations, 83% agree that they come back with a changed or broadened perspective.
  • "I hope that, by highlighting how travel has the power to broaden perspectives, we will inspire more people to opt for less familiar destinations.
  • Commissioned by the Saudi Tourism Authority, the global survey was conducted ahead of this year's World Tourism Day (WTD), which will be hosted in Riyadh from 27th – 28th September.
  • WTD 2023 will unite global tourism ministers, industry leaders and sector experts under the theme "Tourism and Green Investments."

SAUDI ARABIA UNVEILS TOP TOURISM LEADERS AND GLOBAL MINISTERS IN SPEAKER LINEUP FOR WORLD TOURISM DAY 2023

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Saturday, September 23, 2023
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Details of the speaker lineup have been revealed for this year's World Tourism Day (WTD), to be held in Riyadh from 27th – 28th September.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Details of the speaker lineup have been revealed for this year's World Tourism Day (WTD), to be held in Riyadh from 27th – 28th September.
  • On this World Tourism Day, we recognize the vital need for green investments to build a tourism sector that delivers for people and planet.
  • The Tourism Leaders Forum will be held on the second day under the theme 'Tourism for People, Prosperity and Intercultural Dialogue'.
  • The Kingdom was elected Chair of the Executive Council of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for 2023, and hosted the World Travel and Tourism Council's Global Summit in Riyadh last year.

SAUDI ARABIA UNVEILS TOP TOURISM LEADERS AND GLOBAL MINISTERS IN SPEAKER LINEUP FOR WORLD TOURISM DAY 2023

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Saturday, September 23, 2023
UNESCO, World Travel and Tourism Council, Private sector, Travel, United Nations, Intercultural dialogue, Tourism, Prosperity, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism (Manitoba), WTD, Public sector, Ministry, Entrepreneurship, UN, World Tourism Day, Executive Council, Investment, Environment, State, Kingdom

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Details of the speaker lineup have been revealed for this year's World Tourism Day (WTD), to be held in Riyadh from 27th – 28th September.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Details of the speaker lineup have been revealed for this year's World Tourism Day (WTD), to be held in Riyadh from 27th – 28th September.
  • On this World Tourism Day, we recognize the vital need for green investments to build a tourism sector that delivers for people and planet.
  • The Tourism Leaders Forum will be held on the second day under the theme 'Tourism for People, Prosperity and Intercultural Dialogue'.
  • The Kingdom was elected Chair of the Executive Council of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for 2023, and hosted the World Travel and Tourism Council's Global Summit in Riyadh last year.