Cabo Verde to host Second UNWTO Global Tourism Investment Forum
Cabo Verde’s tourism haven of Sal Island is gearing up to host the second UNWTO Global Tourism Investment Forum. The Forum is being held under the framework of the 64th […]
World Tourism Day 2021: Official Message by Secretary-General of UNWTO
The human desire to travel and explore is universal, which is why tourism must be open for everyone to enjoy. So too must the many social and economic benefits that […]
Innovation, technology and digitalization necessary for tourism evolution – Elcia Grandcourt
In an ever-changing scene of the tourism world, occasioned by the onset of COVID-19, which has affected global travel and tourism, the sector is experiencing its most radical evolution yet. […]
We intend to train 30,000 tourism SMEs in the next 3 years- Awal
Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal has stated that the government intends to train 30,000 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector in […]
IATA Warns Governments on High Cost of Testing
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to take action to address the high cost of COVID-19 tests in many jurisdictions and urged flexibility in permitting […]
Africa Youth in Tourism and Innovation Summit to shape Future of Sector
The third Africa Youth in Tourism & Innovation challenge summit is scheduled to take place in Ghana’s capital of Accra from July 27-30, 2021. The event which will be conducted […]
UNWTO supports Zimbabwe to measure Value of Tourism
UNWTO commits to work with the Government of Zimbabwe to measure the importance of tourism for the country’s economy. Zimbabwe has identified tourism as a central pillar of its National […]
Vaccines and Digital Solutions expected to accelerate Tourism Recovery – Latest UNWTO Report
According to the newest edition of the Travel Restrictions Report from the United Nations specialized agency for tourism, as of 1 June, 29% of all destinations worldwide have their borders […]
BrandAfrica confab adopts ‘Windhoek Pledge’ to change Perceptions
Windhoek, Namibia on 15th June 2021 We, Ministers of Member States of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Representatives of the African Union Commission (AUC), and African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), […]
