SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 7, 2024 – UN Tourism has brought together Ministers from the G20 economies to advance tourism policies and transform governance across the sector.

On the eve of the official meeting of the G20 Ministers of Tourism, the side event called for a new approach to tourism policy and governance that places a focus on people and planet.

With the event held under the Brazilian Presidency of the G20, high-level representatives of Azerbaijan, Canada, Chile, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Saudi Arabia, Spain and the USA as well as the InterAmerican Development Bank, recalled the positive importance and impact of tourism in the economy and society and its potential to contribute to the SDGs and to reduce inequalities within and among countries.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 7, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 7, 2024 - The global tourism industry has shown remarkable resilience as it bounces back to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest World Tourism Barometer published by UN Tourism. In the first seven months of 2024, international tourist arrivals reached an impressive 96% of 2019 figures, marking a significant recovery after the unprecedented challenges the industry faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 7, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 7, 2024 – The importance of preserving heritage while also embracing innovation was highlighted as UN Tourism welcomed experts from all over the world to its Global Conference on Wine Tourism.

The 8th edition of the Conference marked a milestone for both Armenia and global wine tourism. With over 300 participants from more than 25 countries, the conference emphasized key areas that are essential for advancing the contribution of wine tourism to development and territorial cohesion, highlighting its potential to serve as a catalyst for both cultural preservation, job creation and economic growth.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 7, 2024 – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has unveiled a new edition of its "Tourism Doing Business" investment guidelines, focusing on the tourism potential of Armenia. This publication serves as a guide for investors and tourism professionals seeking in-depth knowledge about Armenia's tourism sector, enabling them to make informed decisions.

"Tourism Doing Business - Investing in Armenia" highlights Armenia's unique cultural heritage, robust economic growth, and supportive business environment. It aims to attract international investment and showcase the opportunities available in the country's tourism sector.

Armenia: A Rising Tourism Destination

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 7, 2024 – The Committee on Tourism and Sustainability (CTS) of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently convened for a two-day meeting in San José, Costa Rica. The meeting focused on addressing the global challenges of tourism and identifying pathways toward more sustainable, desirable, and resilient development within the sector.

The 19th meeting of the CTS brought together elected members from Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, along with 140 leading policymakers and experts. The discussions centered on balancing growth and prosperity with inclusiveness and sustainability, particularly in light of the projected 35 billion domestic, same-day, and international visitors expected to travel annually by 2030.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 6, 2024 – Late-Race Pass Secures Colton Herta’s Second Victory of 2024 – and Career-First Oval Win – in the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Finale at Nashville Superspeedway

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 6, 2024 – Colton Herta and Alex Palou saved their best for last, as Palou successfully defended his NTT INDYCAR SERIES Drivers’ Championship and Herta won today’s 2024 season finale at the Nashville Superspeedway.

Leading the championship by 33 points coming into today’s 17th and final race of the season, Palou’s 11th-place finish secured the Chip Ganassi Racing driver’s second consecutive INDYCAR title, and third in the last four years. It also is Honda’s 20th Drivers’ Championship in 31 seasons of INDYCAR competition.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 30, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 30, 2024 – The second weekend of Oktoberfest saw a surge in mobile data usage, setting a new record on Telekom's network. Despite less-than-ideal weather, data volume on Saturday soared past 24 terabytes, surpassing even the first weekend's impressive figures. Telekom's network handled the increased traffic seamlessly, ensuring uninterrupted calls and data connections.

The 5G standard played a crucial role in this success, handling approximately 40% of the data traffic. This highlights the growing importance of 5G in supporting high-bandwidth activities like streaming and social media sharing, especially during large-scale events like Oktoberfest.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 30, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 30, 2024 – The Baskets@School project, a joint initiative by Deutsche Telekom, Telekom Baskets Bonn, and the City of Bonn, has achieved a new milestone with a record-breaking number of participants in its eighth year. The program, aimed at inspiring children's enthusiasm for sports and basketball, has seen a surge in interest, with 82 classes from 72 schools in Bonn and the surrounding area taking part. This marks the third consecutive year of record participation, surpassing last year's 68 schools and welcoming two schools to the program for the first time.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 30, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 30, 2024 – Deutsche Telekom is significantly ramping up its 5G network expansion, constructing an average of five new mobile sites every working day. In the past four weeks alone, the company has enhanced mobile communications at 535 locations, including 96 brand-new sites equipped with 4G and 5G frequencies.

This rapid expansion translates to improved network capacity and broader 5G coverage. Telekom has also activated 5G at 89 existing sites and now boasts over 12,800 5G antennas operating on the ultra-fast 3.6 GHz frequency across 950 cities and towns, offering download speeds of up to 1 Gigabit per second.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 30, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 30, 2024 – T-Systems, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, is transforming the landscape of nursing education with its groundbreaking software solution for the University Hospital Bonn (UKB). This innovative platform allows nursing students and professionals to practice patient care in a virtual environment, enhancing their skills and confidence before entering real-world clinical settings.

The software features meticulously crafted virtual patient rooms, lifelike avatars of patients of all ages, and a range of nursing procedures. Equipped with virtual reality headsets and controllers, trainees can interact with these virtual patients, simulating various scenarios from wound care to monitoring vital signs and providing newborn care advice.