UNWTO targets 1 million tourism SMEs with Digital Futures Program
UNWTO has announced the launch of the Digital Futures Programme, designed to accelerate the adoption of new technology among tourism enterprises. Developed in collaboration with some of the world’s leading […]
Africa’s Travel Indaba: African Gastronomy Conversation excites delegates
In an enthralling end to the return of Africa’s Travel Indaba held in Durban from 2-5 May, delegates, participants, and experts gave organizers thumbs up for not only bringing to […]
UNWTO Brings Tourism for Transformation to UN General Assembly
New York City, USA, 5 May 2022 – The United Nations General Assembly has met for a first-ever dedicated session on tourism and its key role in inclusive recovery and […]
UNWTO Members Vote to Suspend Russia
The Russian Federation has been suspended from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), losing with immediate effect its rights and privileges as part of the United Nations specialized agency. Meeting for […]
Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism Surpasses 500 Signatories
The number of signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism has passed the 500-mark, just four months after the landmark initiative was launched at the UN Climate […]
Awake Tourism Challenge launched to help drive Tourism Recovery
The World Tourism Organization(UNWTO) has launched the second edition of its global flagship competition under the name of “Awake Tourism Challenge”. The competition will identify innovators who are advancing solutions […]
2022 First edition of VoyagesAfriq Travel and Tourism Magazine goes live
The maiden edition of VoyagesAfriq Tourism and Travel Magazine for the year 2022 with a swathe of stories making headlines in the world of tourism and travel in Africa and […]
First National Tourism Satellite Account Launched in Zimbabwe
UNWTO has partnered with the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry (MECTHI) of Zimbabwe to launch the country’s first National Tourism Satellite Account (TSA). The Account shows the […]
UNWTO Invites Applications for Best Tourism Villages 2022
The Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO initiative will return for a second year as it establishes itself as the world’s leading network focused on tourism for rural development. Launched in […]