UNWTO announces winning start-ups for global “Awake Tourism Challenge”
UNWTO announces winning start-ups for global “Awake Tourism Challenge” UNWTO has announced the winners of its Awake Tourism Challenge, celebrating the start-ups that are reshaping the sector in every global region. The Challenge was the second edition of the UNWTO Global Startup Competition focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Entrants were judged on how […]
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Mexico’s Yucatán State joins global Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories
Mexico’s Yucatán State joins global Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories UNWTO has welcomed Yucatán’s Tourism Observatory into its International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO). The Yucatán Tourism Observatory was established in 2018 to generate and manage information about tourism development. This work has identified key challenges and opportunities and so led to the design […]
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UNWTO and Development Bank of Latin America eye tourism investments together
UNWTO and Development Bank of Latin America eye tourism investments together UNWTO and the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) will partner to promote and retain investment in tourism across the Latin American and Caribbean Region. As the sector’s recovery continues, the United Nations specialized agency for tourism has highlighted the importance of investments in […]
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World Tourism Organization launches online gender equality training course
World Tourism Organization launches online gender equality training course UNWTO, in collaboration with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and UN Women has launched a free online training course focused on gender equality within the tourism sector. The course, which is available through atingi.org, is […]
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UNWTO: Transforming tourism sector by measuring its sustainability
UNWTO: Transforming tourism sector by measuring its sustainability One hundred experts from around the world gathered at UNWTO Headquarters to develop the next standard for Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (MST). The global MST effort responds to the urgent need for guidance to produce more credible and comparable data on the role of tourism for […]
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UNWTO Gastronomy tourism focuses on talent development and waste reduction
UNWTO Gastronomy tourism focuses on talent development and waste reduction ‘Gastronomy Tourism for People and Planet: Innovate, Empower and Preserve’ was the theme as national and international experts met in Nara for the 7th UNWTO Forum on Gastronomy Tourism. Organized by UNWTO and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC), the Forum provides a platform to advance […]
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UNWTO and European Commission share joint vision fro sector’s future
UNWTO and European Commission share joint vision fro sector’s future As the European Council presents the conclusions of the European Tourism Agenda, UNWTO has joined European Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean in emphasizing the importance of jobs, education, and investments for achieving the shared vision for a revitalized sector between now and 2050. The conclusions […]
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UNWTO and Madrid organize first experts meeting on cultural tourism
UNWTO and Madrid organize first experts meeting on cultural tourism UNWTO and the Comunidad de Madrid have teamed up to bring together the world’s leading experts in cultural tourism. Around 20 international professionals will meet in Madrid between 30 November-2 December to share ideas, debate, and explore the challenges and trends to boost cultural tourism. […]
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United Nations World Tourism Organization connects sector and culture in Nigeria
United Nations World Tourism Organization connects sector and culture in Nigeria UNWTO brought together leaders and some of Africa’s best creative minds around a shared vision for advancing sustainable development and opportunity across the continent. Held in Lagos, Nigeria, the first UNWTO Global Conference on Linking Tourism, Culture, and Creative Industries celebrated the close ties […]
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UNWTO at COP27: Uniting sector around tangible climate action plans
UNWTO at COP27: Uniting sector around tangible climate action plans The tourism sector has set out its plans to achieve its climate action ambitions. At COP27, UNWTO brought leading sector stakeholders together to share practical insights into accelerating the shift to greater sustainability and reaching Net-Zero. Since the launch Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in […]
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UNWTO promotes people’s role and MSMES as sector transformation agents
UNWTO promotes people’s role and MSMES as sector transformation agents Small enterprises and local communities must be given the support they need to become true ‘agents of change. As leaders of the G20 economies meeting in Bali this week, UNWTO has stressed the importance of empowering grassroots actors as well as MSMEs in order to […]
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UNWTO: African tourism united to transform sector for growth and opportunity
UNWTO: African tourism united to transform sector for growth and opportunity Tourism leaders from across Africa have come together to rethink the sector and its central role in driving growth and opportunity across the continent. The 65th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa brought together around 25 Ministers of Tourism and high-level representatives […]
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UNWTO organizes 6th conference on wine tourism
UNWTO organizes 6th conference on wine tourism The importance of partnerships and cooperation to build sustainability and community development was emphasized at the sixth edition of the UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism. Held in the city of Alba, Piedmont, Italy, the conference brought together more than 300 leading public and private sector experts from […]
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UN World Tourism Organization supports sector promotion in Tenerife
UN World Tourism Organization supports sector promotion in Tenerife UNWTO has welcomed a delegation from Turismo de Tenerife (SPET) to draft a roadmap for future collaborations. One of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is one of Europe’s most popular destinations, welcoming 2.7 million tourists in 2021 alone. The destination has significant touristic potential, and it is […]
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UNWTO joins European Historic Thermal Towns Association to promote thermal tourism
UNWTO joins European Historic Thermal Towns Association to promote thermal tourism The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has joined the European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) and the Spanish region of Galicia in the north of the country (Axencia Turismo Galicia) to announce plans for this year’s “International Congress on Thermal Tourism”, which kicks off on […]
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UNWTO “Rethink Tourism”: Sector gets ready to celebrate World Tourism Day 2022
UNWTO “Rethink Tourism”: Sector gets ready to celebrate World Tourism Day 2022 The countdown to World Tourism Day 2022 is now underway, with every part of the sector invited to be an active part of the annual celebrations. With the theme of ‘Rethinking Tourism’, the International Day of Observance will this year focus on re-imagining […]
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Dominican Republic among UNWTO members recording strong tourism rebound
Dominican Republic among UNWTO members recording strong tourism rebound UNWTO has warmly welcomed the first data on summer arrivals from its Member States. As international travel returns in many parts of the world, several Members are starting to report strong numbers both for arrivals and tourist spending. This is in spite of the fact the […]
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UNWTO: Global tourism consolidates strong recovery amidst growing challenges
UNWTO: Global tourism consolidates strong recovery amidst growing challenges international tourism continues to show signs of a strong and steady recovery from the impact of the pandemic despite significant mounting economic and geopolitical challenges. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism saw a strong rebound in the first five months of 2022, […]
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Didier Drogba connects sport and tourism in UNWTO Youth Summit mastercalss
Didier Drogba connects sport and tourism in UNWTO Youth Summit mastercalss UNWTO Ambassador of Responsible Tourism and footballing legend Didier Drogba helped bring the first Global Youth Tourism Summit to an inspiring close with a special masterclass for more than 120 young delegates. The masterclass was the culmination of three days’ worth of intense and […]
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The Yukon joins growing UNWTO network of sustainable tourism observatories
The Yukon joins growing UNWTO network of sustainable tourism observatories UNWTO has welcomed the Yukon Sustainable Tourism Observatory into its growing International Network of Sustainable Observatories (INSTO). The Yukon Sustainable Tourism Observatory, hosted by the Government of Yukon, will identify, measure and interpret sustainable tourism conditions to guide evidence-based decision making. This will help Yukon […]
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UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili delivers message on Africa Day 2022 (video)
UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili delivers message on Africa Day 2022 (video) UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili delivered the following message on Africa Day 2022: Dear Friends, I send my warmest wishes to all those celebrating Africa Day. This is a chance for us to come together to recognize the richness of this diverse continent, its people, […]
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UNWTO enjoys high-level meetings with American tourism sector leaders
UNWTO enjoys high-level meetings with American tourism sector leaders UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili has met with key figures from the Organization’s American Member States, to further strengthen international cooperation and advance a shared vision for the future. Against the backdrop of the 67th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Americas, held in Punta […]
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World Tourism Organization launches digital futures program for SMEs
World Tourism Organization launches digital futures program for SMEs UNWTO has announced the launch of the Digital Futures Programme, designed to accelerate the adoption of new technology among tourism enterprises. Developed in collaboration with some of the world’s leading technology, finance, and business companies as Mastercard the initiative is focused on small and medium-sized enterprises […]
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UNWTO welcomes the city of Ceuta as an affiliate member
UNWTO welcomes the city of Ceuta as an affiliate member The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) welcomes the Autonomous City of Ceuta as an Affiliate Member to promote shared values and a common vision of sustainable tourism. The Autonomous City of Ceuta joins the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to promote sustainable tourism and boost the competitiveness […]
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UNWTO and Save the Children join forces for education for the future
UNWTO and Save the Children join forces for education for the future The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Save the Children Dominican Republic have launched a new challenge to promote the development of educational ideas and experiences through the tourism sector in Central America and the Caribbean. The challenge seeks innovative and technological proposals in […]
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UNWTO brings tourism industry for transformation to the UN General Assembly
UNWTO brings tourism industry for transformation to the UN General Assembly The United Nations General Assembly has met for a first-ever dedicated session on tourism and its key role in inclusive recovery and growth. The High-Level Thematic Debate was convened by the President of the General Assembly, His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, in collaboration with the […]
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UNWTO ‘leading the transformation” summit looks to more sustainable tourism
UNWTO ‘leading the transformation” summit looks to more sustainable tourism The Palacio de Congresos de Palma hosted the Summit of Sustainable Destinations organized by UNWTO in partnership with the Mallorca Tourism Foundation. The conference has shared the best practices of environmental, social, and economic sustainability developed around the world by leading organizations and companies in […]
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UNWTO: A virtual coffee on agritourism, food and better life
UNWTO: A virtual coffee on agritourism, food and better life High-level speakers from across UNWTO and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) came together for a virtual talk on how best to harness the enormous potential that tourism has for the development of rural areas and communities. Representatives of the two agencies were […]
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UNWTO Middle East members focus on sector’s sustainable recovery
UNWTO Middle East members focus on sector’s sustainable recovery UNWTO has successfully celebrated the 48th session of its Regional Commission for the Middle East. Returning to Egypt for the third time since 2018, the Commission addressed the pressing challenges faced by tourism and looked to the future as the sector’s recovery gathers pace across the […]
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Innovation, education and rural development: UNWTO boosts partnership with Saudi Arabia
Innovation, education and rural development: UNWTO boosts partnership with Saudi Arabia UNWTO and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have agreed on the next steps they will jointly take to establish tourism as a driver of growth, opportunity and development across the Middle East and beyond. Less than a year after the official opening of the […]
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