UNWTO Impressed with Morocco’s preparations for 24th General Assembly
The Leadership of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has expressed satisfaction with the preparations by the Kingdom of Morocco for the 24th General Assembly. The UN Tourism body led by […]
UNWTO begins preparations in earnest for 24th General Assembly
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is leaving no stone unturned to stage yet another successful General Assembly in covid era this year in Morocco’s cultural heartbeat of Marrakech. The Secretary […]
2020 was tourism’s worst year – Latest UNWTO report reveals
Global tourism suffered its worst year on record in 2020, with international arrivals dropping by 74% according to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Destinations worldwide welcomed […]
UNWTO outdoors ‘A Tour of African Gastronomy’ to celebrate continent’s diverse food culture
The 96 page document pays homage to the unique culinary experiences of several countries on the African continent. It features background information of selected chefs from Algeria to Zimbabwe who […]
Secretary-General Pololikashvili Nominated to Lead UNWTO For Four More Years
The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has expressed its continued support for Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili. Meeting in Madrid, its members nominated him to continue leading the United […]
Benin signs $1.2 Million deal with World Bank and UNWTO to boost tourism
The Government of the Republic of Benin through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts, the World Bank and World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have signed a 1.2 million agreement to […]
Leading the Global Tourism Sector towards Recovery; Zurab Pololikashvili walks the talk
It’s getting boring having to overly elaborate on the exceedingly troubling effects of the coronavirus on the tourism sector but as it has always been the way of telling the […]
Democratic Republic of the Congo launches its National Tourism Strategy
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has launched its National Tourism Policy. The policy document was unveiled by President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi who chaired the opening of the International […]
Latest UNWTO Barometer shows 72% decline in International Tourist Arrivals
International arrivals fell by 72% over the first ten months of 2020, with restrictions on travel, low consumer confidence and a global struggle to contain the COVID-19 virus, all contributing […]