UN Tourism Confirms Marina Novelli as New Chair of the World Committee on Tourism Ethics
The UN Tourism General Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Professor Marina Novelli as the new Chair of the World Committee on Tourism Ethics.Professor Novelli’s nomination was approved by Member […]
27th UN Tourism General Assembly heads to the Dominican Republic in 2027
The Dominican Republic has officially been confirmed as the host of the 27th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly, set to take place in 2027. The decision was made […]
Biggest WTM London in History Delivers Global Reach, Rising Buyers, and Business Growth
WTM London 2025 has closed on an incredible high, celebrating an 8% year-on-year rise in pre-qualified buyers. Over three dynamic days, organisers welcomed 5,500 high-quality buyers from leading travel organisations […]
IBTM World 2025 strengthens international reach with record number of new and returning exhibitors
IBTM World, the leading international trade show for the meetings and events industry, has announced a further wave of exciting new international exhibitors for this year’s event, which is due […]
El Salvador and Cabo Verde to host World Tourism Day in 2026 and 2027

The United Nations Tourism General Assembly, which has just concluded its 26th session in Riyadh, has confirmed El Salvador and Cabo Verde as the official host countries for the 2026 […]
UN Tourism moves to institutionalize Africa & Americas Summit as permanent platform for South-South cooperation
The recently concluded 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh has taken a major step toward strengthening cooperation between Africa and the Americas with a proposal to institutionalize the UN […]
UN Tourism General Assembly Confirms Shaikha Al Nowais as New Secretary-General
Shaikha Al Nowais has been confirmed as the new Secretary-General of UN Tourism. Meeting in Riyadh, the Organization’s General Assembly formally ratified her nomination and showed their strong support. Ms. […]
UN Tourism teams up with UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle to turn Entertainment into a catalyst for global Innovation and jobs
UN Tourism has partnered with UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle (UMHL), the entertainment-driven hospitality venture powered by Universal Music Group (UMG) and the Center for Music Ecosystems (CME) to harness the […]
Shaikha Al Nowais Pledges Inclusive and Purpose-Driven Leadership as She Accepts Role of UN Tourism Secretary-General
In a historic moment for global tourism governance, Her Excellency Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais of the United Arab Emirates delivered a heartfelt and forward-looking acceptance speech as the newly elected Secretary-General of UN […]