UNWTO Middle East Members Focus on Tourism’s Sustainable Recovery
Cairo, Egypt, 28 March 2022 – The World Tourism Organization(UNWTO) has successfully celebrated the 48th session of its Regional Commission for the Middle East. Returning to Egypt for the third […]
Mountain and Snow Tourism Summit Looks to Sustainable Future
The 11th World Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism has concluded with a shared commitment to centre innovation and promote investment in green infrastructure and low-impact travel experiences. Held as […]
Work Together and Make Tourism Pillar of Peace”, UNWTO Addresses EU Ministers
Dijon, France, – UNWTO has been recognized for asserting the values of tourism and promoting the sector as a pillar of peace and recovery. At an informal meeting of EU […]
UNWTO to Hold Emergency General Assembly on Russian Membership
Madrid, Spain, 8 March 2022 – The UNWTO Executive Council has decided to hold an extraordinary UNWTO General Assembly to address the suspension of the membership of the Russian Federation. […]
New Guidelines put Women’s Empowerment at Heart of Tourism’s Restart
A new set of guidelines will help both governments and businesses better address the needs of women in the tourism sector. The guidelines published by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) […]
UNWTO Executive Council to Consider Members’ Requests for Russian Suspension
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has convened an emergency session of its Executive Council in response to the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. The session will be held […]
UNWTO and WHO: Travel Measures Should be Based on Risk Assessment
Geneva, Switzerland, 24 February 2022 – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have called for the lifting of travel bans as they do not provide […]
UNWTO and UEFA partner around shared values of Sport and Tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) today announced their partnership around shared values and a common vision for the future. The leaders of […]
UNWTO Returns to Geneva as World Begins to Open Up
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will be in Geneva this week for high-level talks focused on the restart of tourism as restrictions on travel are eased in […]
