UNWTO Impressed with Morocco’s preparations for 24th General Assembly
The Leadership of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has expressed satisfaction with the preparations by the Kingdom of Morocco for the 24th General Assembly. The UN Tourism body led by […]
UNWTO begins preparations in earnest for 24th General Assembly
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is leaving no stone unturned to stage yet another successful General Assembly in covid era this year in Morocco’s cultural heartbeat of Marrakech. The Secretary […]
U.K. Bans Flights From Dubai, Rest of UAE to Stop New Strain
The U.K. banned direct passenger flights from the United Arab Emirates to stop the spread of a new virus strain originally identified in South Africa, putting one of the world’s […]
2020 was tourism’s worst year – Latest UNWTO report reveals
Global tourism suffered its worst year on record in 2020, with international arrivals dropping by 74% according to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Destinations worldwide welcomed […]
UNWTO outdoors ‘A Tour of African Gastronomy’ to celebrate continent’s diverse food culture
The 96 page document pays homage to the unique culinary experiences of several countries on the African continent. It features background information of selected chefs from Algeria to Zimbabwe who […]
Secretary-General Pololikashvili Nominated to Lead UNWTO For Four More Years
The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has expressed its continued support for Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili. Meeting in Madrid, its members nominated him to continue leading the United […]
Just In: UNWTO Executive Council elects Zurab Pololikashvili for Second Term
The Executive committee of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has elected the current secretary general zurab pololikashvili for a second term (2022-2025) during its 113th Meeting in Madrid. The Georgian […]
IATA Urges Support for Common European Digital Vaccination Certificate
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged all branches of the European Union to support an initiative from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to agree a common digital European COVID-19 […]
Benin signs $1.2 Million deal with World Bank and UNWTO to boost tourism
The Government of the Republic of Benin through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts, the World Bank and World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have signed a 1.2 million agreement to […]