Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As part of TOURISE 2025, the Saudi capital is consolidating itself as the epicenter of a global dialogue on the future of tourism.
Gustavo Santos, Regional Director of UNWTO for the Americas, stated that “Latin America will be the human heart of the tourism of the future” during an interview with ABC MUNDIAL at the 26th UNWTO General Assembly. Santos highlighted the strategic role of the region, which combines biodiversity, culture, and emotions to offer authentic experiences in an increasingly technology-driven world. According to Santos, “In the new paradigm, the human, the authentic, and the emotional will be the new luxury. Latin America is a collection of hugs, sharing meals, dancing, loving each other, and sharing life.”
The global travel and tourism industry is on track to outpace worldwide economic growth over the next ten years, according to the World Travel Market (WTM) Global Travel R
Italy is setting the stage for a record year in tourism, with international visitor spending projected to hit €60.4 billion in 2025, according to data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (
Berlin, Germany, March 4, 2025.
