Tourism commits to water action Agenda at UN Water Conference
At the United Nations 2023 Water Conference, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) provided substantial inputs, underscoring the role of tourism in safeguarding water resources and contributing to the acceleration of
UNWTO Opens Calls for Best Tourism Villages 2023
Madrid, Spain, 23 March 2023 – UNWTO has opened applications for the third edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative. Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO was launched in 2021 as
WTTC unveils world-first global Travel & Tourism’s water footprint
United Nations, New York: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center have unveiled groundbreaking new data detailing the total water usage of the
ITB Berlin comes to a successful conclusion with the industry celebrating booming demand at the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show
ITB Berlin 2023 has come to a successful end: With around 5,500 exhibitors from 161 countries, the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show maintains its position as the leading platform for
Tourism for rural development celebrated at UNWTO Best Tourism Villages ceremony in Alula
Tourism importance for rural development was the message at the heart of the Best Tourism Villages Ceremony. The initiative is one of the pillars of UNWTO Tourism for Rural Development
Nominations Open for 2023 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the opening of nominations for the 2023 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Nominations will be accepted from all individuals or organizations
Bleak gender diversity figures for cruise companies don’t tell the whole story
New research has revealed that the cruise industry is struggling to recruit women across the entire workforce, translating to only 3% of C-Suite spots being held by women. The study,
UNWTO at ITB Berlin: Setting Priorities for Tourism
UNWTO returned to ITB Berlin with a clear message: Tourism is back and committed to delivering positive change that goes beyond the sector itself. Tourism returns – why ITB matters
Women Take ‘Centre Stage’ in Tourism Development
Tourism must continue to deliver on its potential as a driver of women’s empowerment and opportunity. To mark International Women’s Day, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and UN Women have
