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 […]
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 […]
ICCA and UN Tourism Solidify Commitment to Meeting Industry Sustainable Development

This landmark partnership agreement sees ICCA recognised as the UN Tourism partner for business events across all UN Tourism platforms and initiatives. This collaboration recognises the influence and transformative potential […]
Standing up for country at the global stage

There are many opportunities available to countries to showcase their strengths and uniqueness in leadership, classic chances of garnering influence, forging partnerships, closing bilateral and multilateral agreements and overall and […]
Driving tourism for inclusive growth: UN Tourism vision for a prosperous Africa

The UN Tourism Africa department remains committed to its member states and the advancement of the UN Tourism Agenda for Africa – Tourism for Inclusive Growth. Over the past years, […]