We must use the power of story-telling to showcase Africa to the world – UNWTO SG
The 2021 Brand Africa Conference is underway in Namibia where UNWTO Secretary General, Zurab Pololikashvili has urged Africans to use their storytelling ability to promote tourism on the continent. In […]
Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge & Summit 2021 gains momentum
Jointly organized by Africa Tourism Partners (ATP) in collaboration with the United World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), preparations for the 3rd edition of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge and […]
Former Miss Universe and renowned PR expert Michelle Mclean to host Brand Africa Conference
A former Miss Universe and PR expert of international repute, Michelle McClean will host this year’s Brand Africa Conference in Namibia. With over 25 years of experience in media, Michelle […]
UNWTO to deliver MasterClass on Digital Marketing and Branding in Namibia
In less than a week from now, Namibia’s bustling capital of Windhoek will host the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)’ s first in-person meetings in Africa since the start of the […]
UNWTO and Greece to Collaborate on Maritime Tourism Research Centre
UNWTO is to collaborate with the Greek Ministry of Tourism in establishing a first research station dedicated to measuring the sustainable development of coastal and maritime tourism across the Mediterranean. […]
Europe United as Tourism Leaders Meet in Athens
The European members of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have met in Athens to advance the safe and sustainable restart of tourism across the region. The 66th meeting of the […]
#TourismRestart: Tourist Numbers Down 83% But Confidence Slowly Rising
Between January and March 2021 destinations around the world welcomed 180 million fewer international arrivals compared to the first quarter of last year. Asia and the Pacific continued to suffer […]
UNWTO Commits to Promotion and Preservation of Cultural Heritage with ‘’Best Tourism Villages’’ Project
The search is on for the best examples of rural villages harnessing the power of tourism to provide opportunity and safeguard their communities, local traditions and heritage. The initiative of […]
UNWTO makes History with opening of First Regional Office in the Middle East
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has opened its first Regional Office for the Middle East, bringing the United Nations specialized agency closer to its Members and advancing on its commitment […]