Jeddah’s cultural magic thrill UNWTO Exco delegates

Delegates attending the 116th UNWTO Executive Council meeting in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have been treated to an amazing night of cultural immersion in the old city. Hosting their […]
Tourism Recovery Gains Momentum as Restrictions Ease and Confidence Returns

Tourism continues to recover at a strong pace. Globally, destinations welcomed almost three times as many international arrivals in the first quarter of 2022 as in the same period of […]
Jeddah readies to host 116th UNWTO Executive Council Meeting

Saudi Arabia’s port city of Jeddah is set to welcome global tourism leaders to the 116th Executive Council session of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The Executive Council meeting is […]
European Tourism Leaders address future of Industry at 67th Commission Meeting in Armenia

The European Member States of UNWTO have highlighted the importance of jobs, professional training and sustainability and innovation as they jointly guide the recovery of tourism across the region. The […]
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari visits UNWTO Headquarters

President of Nigeria H.E Muhammed Buhari has paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Madrid, Spain. His visit forms part of activities marking […]
World Committee on Tourism Ethics issues statement on war in Ukraine

The World Committee on Tourism Ethics (WCTE), an impartial body which reports directly to the UNWTO General Assembly, met under a new chair and with a new composition. After deliberations, […]
UNWTO SG’s AU Day Message – We’ll make tourism growth pillar for Africa

The Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili has emphasized the commitment by the UN Tourism body to support the continent and grow the sector as a […]
International Code Informs Efforts to Boost Tourist Confidence in Americas

Tourism leaders from the Americas have met to address the current challenges and opportunities around restoring confidence in travel across the region. A special seminar on the UNWTO International Code […]
UNWTO’s Members in Americas advance Common Goals

The American Members of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have met to assess the current state of the sector and plan for its sustainable future. The 67th meeting of the […]