UN Tourism launches photo contest celebrating Zimbabwe’s culinary heritage ahead of regional forum
Ahead of the First UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, the global tourism body is organising a photo contest for young Zimbabwean creatives. The “UN Tourism “A […]
UN Tourism Executive Council Meets to Place Tourism in Global Economic Agenda
Tourism leaders from across the world have met again to shape the sector’s future, emphasizing the sector’s vital economic importance while also placing it firmly on the political agenda. The […]
Zimbabwe to hosts First UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy for Africa
UN Tourism is to host its first Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, advancing its work to make gastronomy tourism a pillar for sustainable and inclusive growth across the […]
UN Tourism: Barcelona hosts 121st Executive Council Meeting today
The 121st session of UN Tourism’s Executive Council is set to open today 10-11 June in Barcelona, Spain. The session is the first of the year. UN Tourism is expected […]
UN Tourism Welcomed to German Bundestag and Strengthens Bilateral Relations
UN Tourism and the German Federal Government have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation, with a focus on gender equality, sustainability and greater safeguarding of tourists. On an official visit to […]
Blocked Funds Drop to $1.8 billion with Major Clearance in Nigeria; Challenges Persist
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a 28% decrease in the amount of airline funds blocked from repatriation by governments. The total blocked funds at the end of […]
UN Tourism Secretary-General Calls for a People-centered Transformation of Sector
With six years to go for the deadline of the Global Goals, UN Tourism Secretary-General has called for a people-centered transformation of tourism. The call came as UN Tourism again […]
International tourism reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024
International tourist arrivals reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024. According to UN Tourism, more than 285 million tourists travelled internationally in January-March, about 20% more […]
UN Tourism launches digital self-assessment tool for rural destinations
UN Tourism has unveiled its pioneering digital self-assessment tool designed to progress tourism development in rural areas. The UN Tourism Self-assessment Tool to Assist Rural Destinations, STAR, allows local public […]
