The era of women in global tourism innovation is now!
It is no secret to anyone that gender equity is a priority within the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Apart from knowing that it is a challenge because only 16% […]
UNWTO Secretary-General to Present Platino Award for Cinema and Education
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili will recognize the Ibero-American film industry´s commitment to sustainability, openness and inclusivity at the upcoming Platinum Awards of Ibero-American Cinema […]
Always work with passion and believe in what you do – Elcia Grandcourt
This week Seychelles Nation talked to Marie-Alise Elcia Grandcourt, a daughter of Seychelles who is doing her best to make the Seychelles flag fly high. After a career in tourism […]
UNWTO participates in 2019 SITA-FITA Tourism Exhibition
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has joined tourism stakeholders from Africa in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire for the 8th edition of the International Tourism Fair of Abidjan (SITA) and the inauguration […]
Job Creation and Entrepreneurship take Centre Stage at UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism
Around 500 participants from 90 countries are attending the 5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in the Spanish city of San Sebastian (2-3 May), hosted by the Basque Culinary […]
UNWTO partners with Telefónica to promote tourism sector digitalization
he framework agreement between the two organizations was signed in Madrid by Jaime Cabal, Deputy Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization, and by Eduardo Navarro, Director of Communication, Corporate Affairs, […]
Gambian Tourism Officials undergo key training sessions at UNWTO Headquarters
Officials of The Gambia’s tourism sector have embarked on a training session to the headquarters of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Madrid, Spain from 15-17 April 2019. The three-day […]
Tourism, Transport and Aviation Ministers unite for the future of Air Transport and Development in Africa
The First Ministerial Conference on Air Transport and Tourism in Africa co-organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Government of Cabo Verde […]
Balearic Islands poised to become first tourism destination developed under 2030 Agenda
Deploying new resources and actions for the progressive adaptation of the Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca and Formentera) to the objectives of the 2030 Agenda, is one of the main objectives […]