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Tourism Leadership & Interviews features conversations with tourism ministers, destination leaders, executives, policymakers, investors, and industry experts shaping the future of global tourism.

FUTU[RE]SET in Valletta: Why the WTTC Global Summit Could Shape the Next Era of TourismCarlo Micallef, CEO of the Malta Tourism Authority, has articulated the significance of hosting the WTTC Global Summit in unusually direct terms.

FUTU[RE]SET in Valletta: Why the WTTC Global Summit Could Shape the Next Era of Tourism

Published September 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

More than 200 of the world’s leading Travel & Tourism CEOs and senior executives will converge on Valletta from 7 to 9 October, bringing business leaders, governments and investors together…

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History at 35,000 Feet: What Saadia Zahidi’s Appointment as IATA’s First Female Director General Means for Aviation, Tourism, and the Future of Global MobilityZahidi holds a BA in Economics from Smith College, an MPhil in International Economics from The Graduate Institute, and an MPA from Harvard University. She holds Swiss and Pakistani nationalities.

History at 35,000 Feet: What Saadia Zahidi’s Appointment as IATA’s First Female Director General Means for Aviation, Tourism, and the Future of Global Mobility

Published July 27, 2026 by Staff Writer

After 82 years, IATA has appointed its first female Director General. Saadia Zahidi’s appointment marks a historic first and a strategic shift for the future of global aviation and tourism.…

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All Eyes on Macao: Why the APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting Could Shape Asia-Pacific Tourism’s Next DecadeIn 2025, Macao welcomed more than 40 million visitor arrivals, a year-on-year increase of 14.7 per cent, while international arrivals approached 2.8 million.

All Eyes on Macao: Why the APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting Could Shape Asia-Pacific Tourism’s Next Decade

Published June 22, 2026 by Staff Writer

As 21 APEC economies gather in Macao under China’s 2026 presidency, the region responsible for roughly one-fifth of global tourism prepares to chart its next phase of growth.  ASIA (Tourism…

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WTTC Unveils Global Leadership Reset from Madrid, Signalling a Strategic Shift in Tourism GovernanceThe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) serves as the primary global authority for the private sector in the Travel & Tourism industry.

WTTC Unveils Global Leadership Reset from Madrid, Signalling a Strategic Shift in Tourism Governance

Published April 30, 2026 by Staff Writer

A more diverse, globally integrated leadership structure marks a decisive evolution in how the private sector will shape travel’s next growth phase MADRID (Tourism Reporter) — The World Travel &…

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UN Tourism Middle East Commission Concludes in Kuwait: AI Innovation and Regional Cooperation Take Center StageThe conference built on the Riyadh Declaration on the Future of Tourism (adopted at UN Tourism's General Assembly in November 2025), which sets standards for responsible AI integration, digital infrastructure investment, workforce upskilling, and inclusive growth.

UN Tourism Middle East Commission Concludes in Kuwait: AI Innovation and Regional Cooperation Take Center Stage

Published February 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

Kuwait City, Kuwait (Tourism Reporter) — The 52nd UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East, held alongside the International Conference on “Promoting Tourism Through Artificial Intelligence,” concluded today, February…

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Fashion Diplomacy: How African Leaders Are Turning Traditional Attire Into Tourism Marketing ToolsFashion diplomacy also strengthens storytelling across tourism campaigns, enabling destinations to highlight craftsmanship, heritage and local creative economies.

Fashion Diplomacy: How African Leaders Are Turning Traditional Attire Into Tourism Marketing Tools

Published February 9, 2026 by Staff Writer

From Cultural Identity to Soft-Power Branding, Indigenous Fashion Is Becoming a Powerful Driver of Destination Storytelling Addis Ababa (Tourism Reporter) — Across Africa, a growing number of political leaders are…

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