Middle East Members back UN Tourism’s Vision for the Region
UN Tourism’s Member States from across the Middle East have met again to guide the continued growth of the sector across the region. The 51st session of the Regional Commission welcomed high-level delegations from 13 Member States, including eight Ministers of Tourism to assess achievements, analyse sector trends and focus on key priorities. The Middle […]
Basketball Legends Stephen Curry and Zaza Pachulia Appointed as Special Ambassadors for UN Tourism
UN Tourism is proud to announce the appointment of basketball legends Stephen Curry and Zaza Pachulia as Special Ambassadors for Sports Tourism. The addition of two of the greatest athletes in modern history to UN Tourism’s roster of Special Ambassadors marks a major step forward in promoting the transformative power of sports tourism. Stephen Curry […]
UN Tourism Launches Call for Nominations for Best Tourism Villages 2025
UN Tourism has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its prestigious Best Tourism Villages initiative. This initiative marks a continued commitment to advancing rural tourism as a catalyst for sustainable development and inclusion, while celebrating the rich tapestry of cultural and natural heritage, community values, and sustainable practices that make these destinations unique. Since […]
African Ministers applaud UN Tourism Secretary-General for commitment to advancing Tourism on the continent
Photo Credit: Julia Robles African Ministers of Tourism have commended UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili for his unwavering dedication to promoting tourism across the continent. This recognition was expressed during high-level bilateral meetings of various delegations with the UN Tourism Chief at the UN Tourism headquarters in Madrid, coinciding with FITUR 2025 and the organization’s […]
Morocco to Host UN Tourism’s First Thematic Office in Africa
The Kingdom of Morocco has taken a significant step in strengthening its leadership in Africa’s tourism sector with the signing of an agreement to host the first United Nations thematic office for tourism on the continent. The agreement, finalized in Marrakech between Morocco’s Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity Economy, Fatim-Zahra Ammor, and […]
Morocco poised to become Africa’s Tourism Innovation Hub as Minister highlights Bold Vision
Morocco’s Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy, Fatim-Zahra Ammor, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to transforming its tourism sector into a global leader in innovation and investment. Speaking at the International Conference on Technological Innovation and Tourism Investment in Marrakech, Ammor outlined Morocco’s record-breaking achievements and ambitious plans to position the kingdom […]
UN Tourism Chief Holds Talks with Morocco’s Foreign Affairs Minister in Rabat
The Secretary-General of UN Tourism, Zurab Pololikashvili, met with Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, in Rabat on Monday, January 27. The meeting marked the start of the Secretary-General’s two-day working visit to Morocco, during which he will also participate in the Conference on Technological Innovation and Tourism Investment. […]
UN Tourism at FITUR 2025: A Milestone Event for Sector-Wide Cooperation
UN Tourism has returned to the FITUR international trade fair to advance the sector’s shift towards greater accessibility and growth propelled by investments and innovation. On the eve of FITUR 2025, UN Tourism gathered high-level delegates to celebrate its 50th anniversary, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to making the sector a pillar of peace and understanding. […]
UN Tourism and CAF Strengthen Collaboration to Promote Regional Branding and Sustainable Tourism
UN Tourism and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean will work together to regional branding and support sustainable development through tourism across the Americas. A new Memorandum of Understanding signed by UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili and CAF Executive President Sergio Díaz-Granados is focused on enhancing the visibility of the Regional Brand […]
