France to ban short flights in April 2022
Travellers planning to hopscotch their way across Europe using the continent’s cheap airfares may be in for a shock, with France becoming the first country to slash domestic flights in […]
Mountain and Snow Tourism Summit Looks to Sustainable Future
The 11th World Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism has concluded with a shared commitment to centre innovation and promote investment in green infrastructure and low-impact travel experiences. Held as […]
Work Together and Make Tourism Pillar of Peace”, UNWTO Addresses EU Ministers
Dijon, France, – UNWTO has been recognized for asserting the values of tourism and promoting the sector as a pillar of peace and recovery. At an informal meeting of EU […]
Progress in Opening the World to Travel- IATA
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the increasing momentum towards re-opening of borders and relaxation of travel restrictions, as COVID-19 moves into the endemic phase. An IATA […]
Business and destinations urged to enter WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards 2022
Businesses and destinations that are eager to showcase their sustainable credentials, are being urged to enter the WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards 2022. Launched in 2004, the awards recognise and […]
UNWTO to Hold Emergency General Assembly on Russian Membership
Madrid, Spain, 8 March 2022 – The UNWTO Executive Council has decided to hold an extraordinary UNWTO General Assembly to address the suspension of the membership of the Russian Federation. […]
New Guidelines put Women’s Empowerment at Heart of Tourism’s Restart
A new set of guidelines will help both governments and businesses better address the needs of women in the tourism sector. The guidelines published by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) […]
UNWTO Executive Council to Consider Members’ Requests for Russian Suspension
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has convened an emergency session of its Executive Council in response to the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. The session will be held […]
UNWTO and WHO: Travel Measures Should be Based on Risk Assessment
Geneva, Switzerland, 24 February 2022 – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have called for the lifting of travel bans as they do not provide […]
