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UNWTO Secretary-General Francesco Frangialli

Tourism industry starting to suffer from global economic crisis, UN agency warns

16 October 2008
Global tourism is already feeling the effects of the financial crisis, slowing down over the northern summer this year, the United Nations tourism agency reports, warning that the industry could suffer a sharper downturn in the months ahead.

In spite of economic insecurity, global tourism posts stable growth – UN

3 July 2008
Notwithstanding global economic uncertainties, international tourism grew 5 per cent during the first four months of this year, compared to the same period in 2007, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (WTO) announced today.

UN tourism chief unveils plan to step down early

13 June 2008
The head of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announced today that he is stepping down at the start of next year to ensure a smooth transition before the scheduled end of his final term in office.

Tourist numbers near 900 million as industry marks record year – UN agency

29 January 2008
The number of international tourists continues to climb, with 898 million arrivals registered last year and further increases expected as traditionally poor countries emerge as more popular tourist destinations, according to the latest United Nations snapshot.