UNWTO organizes the 1st Global Tourism Youth Summit in Italy
Sustainability, sharing experiences and their vision of the future of tourism – what do 12-18 year-olds think? The “Global Youth Tourism Summit” will welcome a selected group of children from […]
“Youth: the talent behind the change. Towards an innovative, rural, sustainable and impact-generating tourism”.
Adding efforts that contribute to the development of rural tourism, goes beyond feeding the growing interest of travelers, to access authentic outdoor experiences, such as those offered by nature tourism […]
UNWTO and Greece to Collaborate on Maritime Tourism Research Centre
UNWTO is to collaborate with the Greek Ministry of Tourism in establishing a first research station dedicated to measuring the sustainable development of coastal and maritime tourism across the Mediterranean. […]
Europe United as Tourism Leaders Meet in Athens
The European members of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have met in Athens to advance the safe and sustainable restart of tourism across the region. The 66th meeting of the […]
Passengers and travel industry furious after changes to travel green list
People hoping for an overseas trip this summer – and those hoping to sell them that break – are furious after the UK government announced changes to the list of […]
#TourismRestart: Tourist Numbers Down 83% But Confidence Slowly Rising
Between January and March 2021 destinations around the world welcomed 180 million fewer international arrivals compared to the first quarter of last year. Asia and the Pacific continued to suffer […]
UNWTO Commits to Promotion and Preservation of Cultural Heritage with ‘’Best Tourism Villages’’ Project
The search is on for the best examples of rural villages harnessing the power of tourism to provide opportunity and safeguard their communities, local traditions and heritage. The initiative of […]
Sustainable Champions: Judy Kepher-Gona answers 17 Sustainable Questions
Judy Kepher-Gona gives us an insight into her life as she talks to Mafalda Borea about growing up in the Rift Valley, and how she found purpose to become one […]
UNWTO makes History with opening of First Regional Office in the Middle East
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has opened its first Regional Office for the Middle East, bringing the United Nations specialized agency closer to its Members and advancing on its commitment […]