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The Global Trends Report reveals the latest travel trends to make an impact in 2010. From deprivation holidays in North America, astronomy tourism in Africa to rural tourism in Latin America, new consumer groups, niches and destinations are emerging. New technology is behind the fragrance factor taking Asia by storm to the mobile travel revolution in Europe. Investment opportunities range from luxury British brands being picked up by Middle East companies to tourism developments in Iraq.

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Citing Failure to Reach a Mutually Beneficial Commercial Agreement American Revokes Orbitz Authority to Display and Sell American Airlines Fares

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted by consensus at its 65th session three separate resolutions emphasizing the role on tourism in sustainable development. The three resolutions, on the implementation of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, on the promotion of ecotourism and on the importance of sustainable tourism for Small Island Developing States stress the significance of the sector to the development agenda in terms of sustainability, employment and poverty elimination. The resolutions further welcomed the efforts and work of UNWTO in promoting sustainable tourism for poverty eradication.

Group Says American 'Appears to Have No Idea Why We Fly,' Urges Airline to End Strong-Arm Tactics, Abandon 'Anti-Consumer' Direct Connect Program

'We oppose American’s efforts to impose a costly and unproven system on travel agents and travelers'

Overwhelming Majority Support a Trusted Traveler Program That Could Help Spur $84.6 Billion in More Travel

Platma is the result of UNWTO's efforts to utilize advanced technologies that facilitate and foster the exchange of information between the public and private sectors of world tourism.