#UNWTOEC: Let’s build a more inclusive and sustainable Tourism sector- UNWTO Secretary General
The 116th session of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Executive Council has opened in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The kingdom which is holding its first major UNWTO event has recently been […]
UNWTO SG’s AU Day Message – We’ll make tourism growth pillar for Africa
The Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili has emphasized the commitment by the UN Tourism body to support the continent and grow the sector as a […]
UNWTO’s Members in Americas advance Common Goals
The American Members of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have met to assess the current state of the sector and plan for its sustainable future. The 67th meeting of the […]
UNWTO targets 1 million tourism SMEs with Digital Futures Program
UNWTO has announced the launch of the Digital Futures Programme, designed to accelerate the adoption of new technology among tourism enterprises. Developed in collaboration with some of the world’s leading […]
Awake Tourism Challenge launched to help drive Tourism Recovery
The World Tourism Organization(UNWTO) has launched the second edition of its global flagship competition under the name of “Awake Tourism Challenge”. The competition will identify innovators who are advancing solutions […]
Tourism Enjoys Strong Start to 2022 while Facing New Uncertainties
International tourism continued its recovery in January 2022, with a much better performance compared to the weak start to 2021. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine adds pressure to existing […]
UNWTO Middle East Members Focus on Tourism’s Sustainable Recovery
Cairo, Egypt, 28 March 2022 – The World Tourism Organization(UNWTO) has successfully celebrated the 48th session of its Regional Commission for the Middle East. Returning to Egypt for the third […]
Work Together and Make Tourism Pillar of Peace”, UNWTO Addresses EU Ministers
Dijon, France, – UNWTO has been recognized for asserting the values of tourism and promoting the sector as a pillar of peace and recovery. At an informal meeting of EU […]
UNWTO to Hold Emergency General Assembly on Russian Membership
Madrid, Spain, 8 March 2022 – The UNWTO Executive Council has decided to hold an extraordinary UNWTO General Assembly to address the suspension of the membership of the Russian Federation. […]