National & International Policy Filter Opinion Travel affordability matters: how Booking.com helps consumers save and make informed choices What does it take for a family to afford a week away? Today, Eurostat estimates that for more than one in four Europeans the answer is that they can’t. Rising prices and tighter household budgets mean that millions are being priced out of the chance... Peter LochbihlerGlobal Director Public Affairs, Booking.com Booking.comMore in this category Travel TechnologyMore in this category Online Travel Agencies (OTA)More in this category Lodging IndustryMore in this category National & International Policy More like this Press Release UN Tourism Presents “Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Lithuania” During High-Level Visit to Madrid UN Tourism has officially launched Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Lithuania, showcasing the country’s growing tourism sector and its strong potential for sustainable, high-value investment. 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European Travel Commission (ETC) More in this category National & International Policy More like this Press Release UN Tourism Advances Accessibility with Focus on Ukraine UN Tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to accessibility, advancing national strategies while also highlighting the achievements of Ukrainian destinations to become more inclusive. UN Tourism More in this category Events & ConferencesMore in this category DiversityMore in this category National & International Policy More like this Press Release New EU Plans Set to Make Business Travel More Efficient and Sustainable: GBTA Welcomes this Week’s Announcements on High-Speed Rail and Sustainable Transport as Part of its Ongoing Engagement with European Policymakers The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the leading voice of the global business travel industry, met in Brussels this week with key policymakers from the European Commission, European Parliament and upcoming EU Council Presidency to advance ... Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) More in this category Business TravelMore in this category National & International Policy More like this Supplier News Insights and Practical Steps for Hoteliers from the Sustainable EU Tourism Programme As 2025 draws to a close, the Sustainable EU Tourism – Shaping the Tourism of Tomorrow programme is nearing its end. Over the past two years, the initiative has helped European destinations test new approaches to managing tourism sustainably: improv... GCS TIMES GROUP COMPANY LIMITED More in this category Environment & SustainabilityMore in this category National & International Policy More like this Supplier News A Quick Look at The European Commission’s Sustainable EU Tourism – Shaping the Tourism of Tomorrow programme Tourism is at a crossroads. How will European destinations manage growth while reducing environmental and social impact? GCS TIMES GROUP COMPANY LIMITED More in this category Environment & SustainabilityMore in this category National & International Policy More like this Press Release Unexpected Upgrade: Europe flips the script on responsible travel Europe, the world’s most visited continent, attracts nearly 700 million travellers each year* — a testament to its rich culture, diverse landscapes, and warm hospitality. This remarkable success presents not only opportunities but also a shared resp... European Travel Commission (ETC) More in this category Destination MarketingMore in this category National & International Policy More like this Press Release The Fundació Turisme Responsable de Mallorca renews its UN Tourism QUEST certification UN Tourism has renewed the UN Tourism QUEST certification for the Fundació Turisme Responsable de Mallorca (Spain), recognising the organisation’s ongoing commitment to excellence in destination management and governance. 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Opinion Travel affordability matters: how Booking.com helps consumers save and make informed choices What does it take for a family to afford a week away? Today, Eurostat estimates that for more than one in four Europeans the answer is that they can’t. Rising prices and tighter household budgets mean that millions are being priced out of the chance... Peter LochbihlerGlobal Director Public Affairs, Booking.com Booking.comMore in this category Travel TechnologyMore in this category Online Travel Agencies (OTA)More in this category Lodging IndustryMore in this category National & International Policy More like this
Press Release UN Tourism Presents “Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Lithuania” During High-Level Visit to Madrid UN Tourism has officially launched Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Lithuania, showcasing the country’s growing tourism sector and its strong potential for sustainable, high-value investment. The guidelines were formally presented to the Vice-Mi... UN Tourism More in this category Real Estate & InvestmentMore in this category National & International Policy More like this
Press Release UN Tourism and France recognize tourism-tech start-ups and major companies driving efficiency and resilience UN Tourism has spotlighted French tech start-ups leading the adoption of technology to shape a more efficient and resilient tourism. UN Tourism More in this category Information TechnologyMore in this category National & International Policy More like this
Press Release European destinations endorse Reykjavík declaration to put communities at the heart of Europe’s tourism future The European Travel Commission (ETC) has today presented the Reykjavík Declaration “Tourism for Europe, Europe for Tourism”, a joint commitment by its 35 member national tourism organisations to place communities and residents at the heart of Europe... European Travel Commission (ETC) More in this category National & International Policy More like this
Press Release UN Tourism Advances Accessibility with Focus on Ukraine UN Tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to accessibility, advancing national strategies while also highlighting the achievements of Ukrainian destinations to become more inclusive. UN Tourism More in this category Events & ConferencesMore in this category DiversityMore in this category National & International Policy More like this
Press Release New EU Plans Set to Make Business Travel More Efficient and Sustainable: GBTA Welcomes this Week’s Announcements on High-Speed Rail and Sustainable Transport as Part of its Ongoing Engagement with European Policymakers The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the leading voice of the global business travel industry, met in Brussels this week with key policymakers from the European Commission, European Parliament and upcoming EU Council Presidency to advance ... Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) More in this category Business TravelMore in this category National & International Policy More like this
Supplier News Insights and Practical Steps for Hoteliers from the Sustainable EU Tourism Programme As 2025 draws to a close, the Sustainable EU Tourism – Shaping the Tourism of Tomorrow programme is nearing its end. Over the past two years, the initiative has helped European destinations test new approaches to managing tourism sustainably: improv... GCS TIMES GROUP COMPANY LIMITED More in this category Environment & SustainabilityMore in this category National & International Policy More like this
Supplier News A Quick Look at The European Commission’s Sustainable EU Tourism – Shaping the Tourism of Tomorrow programme Tourism is at a crossroads. How will European destinations manage growth while reducing environmental and social impact? GCS TIMES GROUP COMPANY LIMITED More in this category Environment & SustainabilityMore in this category National & International Policy More like this
Press Release Unexpected Upgrade: Europe flips the script on responsible travel Europe, the world’s most visited continent, attracts nearly 700 million travellers each year* — a testament to its rich culture, diverse landscapes, and warm hospitality. This remarkable success presents not only opportunities but also a shared resp... European Travel Commission (ETC) More in this category Destination MarketingMore in this category National & International Policy More like this
Press Release The Fundació Turisme Responsable de Mallorca renews its UN Tourism QUEST certification UN Tourism has renewed the UN Tourism QUEST certification for the Fundació Turisme Responsable de Mallorca (Spain), recognising the organisation’s ongoing commitment to excellence in destination management and governance. UN Tourism More in this category Destination MarketingMore in this category National & International Policy More like this