UN assessment on Sustainable Development Goals highlights Tourism’s role in achieving the ambitious Agenda
A United Nations global assessment of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) makes clear the important role that tourism must play in achieving the ambitious agenda for change. Launched […]
Seychelles moves closer to developing a National Tourism Satellite Account
The Seychelles Island with the support and technical expertise of its international partners has moved a step closer to developing a National Tourism Satellite account. The archipelago island in January […]
La Rioja to host 2023 edition of UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism
The 7th edition of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Conference on Wine Tourism will be held in La Rioja in 2023. This new edition was presented at the Vivanco […]
Tanzania ready to host 65th Commission for Africa Meeting – Tourism Minister
Tanzania’s Minister of Tourism and Natural Resources Ambassador DR. Pindi H. Chana has assured the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) of the country’s readiness to host the Organisation’s Commission for Africa […]
Peace and International solidarity celebrated as Global Youth Tourism Summit ends
The first Global Youth Tourism Summit concluded by showcasing the power of tourism for youth empowerment, international solidarity and peace. Drawing the landmark event to a close, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab […]
Sorrento call to Action places youth at the forefront of Tourism’s future
The first Global Youth Tourism Summit concluded with the launch of the Sorrento Call to Action, a bold and ground-breaking vision for young people to be active participants in tourism’s […]
GYTS Update: UNWTO Ambassador Didier Drogba courts support for Youth in Tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Responsible Tourism Ambassador Didier Drogba is calling for global support for young people in tourism, stating that young people are poised to achieve great things […]
Tourism can lead the shift towards a circular and regenerative blue economy
Tourism has the potential to lead the shift towards a circular and regenerative blue economy, the UN Oceans Conference has been told. UNWTO centred the discussions on tourism in a […]
GYTS Update: Participants debate Tourism’s role in creating a better world
Day two of the ongoing Global Youth Tourism Summit got off to an exciting start with a sustainable gastronomy masterclass session by Chilean chef Pilar Rodriguez. Ms. Pilar Rodriguez, who […]