G20 Tourism Side Event Focuses on Rural Tourism for Community Empowerment
The first meeting of the G20 Tourism Working Group to be held under the Indian Presidency placed the focus on the sector’s role in in advancing the 2030 Agenda. UNWTO […]
UNWTO and UEMOA sign MoU to deepen collaboration
The West African Monetary and Economic Union (UEMOA) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have inked an agreement to strengthen their working relationship in Madrid, Spain. The agreement is premised […]
UNWTO at FITUR 2023: Investing in a Diverse, Sustainable Future for Tourism
Madrid, Spain, 20 January 2023 – At FITUR 2023, UNWTO served as the bridge between public and private leaders to advance plans to build a more diverse, resilient and sustainable […]
UNWTO welcomes delegates to FITUR Tourism Fair
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has welcomed members of the tourism fraternity to this year’s FITUR Tourism International Fair. In a jointly organised welcome cocktail with the Ministry of Tourism […]
Aliko Dangote reiterates commitment to tourism Promotion
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has reemphasized his commitment to the promotion of tourism as he believes the sector could unlock Africa’s economic potential. The continent’s most successful businessman was […]
UNWTO unveils 2022 ‘Best Tourism Villages’
From Austria to Vietnam, 32 destinations from all around the world have been named as ‘Best Tourism Villages 2022’ by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The accolade recognizes rural destinations […]
UNWTO Gastronomy Tourism Forum Highlights Talent Development and Waste Reduction
Gastronomy Tourism for People and Planet: Innovate, Empower and Preserve’ was the theme as national and international experts met in Nara for the 7th UNWTO Forum on Gastronomy Tourism. Organized […]
WTTC announces collaboration with UNWTO and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance at COP15
During COP15 in Montreal, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) announced a new collaboration which will […]
UNWTO and European Commission Share Joint Vision for Tourism’s Future
As the European Council presents the conclusions of the European Tourism Agenda, UNWTO has joined European Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean in emphasizing the importance of jobs, education and investments […]
