The timing for this year's CHIEF and its value to industry participants could not be more important during these uncertain times according to the forum organizers.

The deadly coronavirus epidemic will cost world tourism at least $22 billion owing to a drop in spending by Chinese tourists, the head of the World Travel and Tourism Council said Thursday.

Promotourist, a public relations agency specializing in tourism, travel, gastronomy and lifestyle, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, will be tasked with implementing the tourism communication strategy for Central America in Spain. 

Addressing an auditorium of industry representatives, President Iván Duque ratified the government’s commitment to making the sector more competitive by investing in local infrastructure and regional development.

Hotel growth last year continued to stimulate regional economies and augurs well for a strong 2020, according to reports and forecasts given at recent Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) meetings.

Travel experts have analyzed the number of tourism jobs available in over 170 countries around the world to reveal how many jobs are created for every 100 tourists visiting.