A Swift Tourism Recovery, UNWTO Explains Why

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An optimistic UNWTO Boss Zurab Pololikashvili says, the start of the year has shown again tourism's unique ability to bounce back.

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UNWTO has opened applications for the third edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative.

Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO was launched in 2021 as part of the Organization’s work to make tourism a driver of rural development and wellbeing.

AlUla to host inaugural gathering of best tourism villages by UNWTO

AlUla, the ancient crossroads of civilisations in north-west Arabia that is now emerging as a global destination for cultural and natural heritage, will be the site of the first-ever in-person meeting of representatives of the Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO.

ITB Berlin 2023 deeper meaning for WTN, UNWTO and Georgia

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The first ITB travel trade exhibition after COVID is about to open in Berlin, Germany, Georgia style. There may be a deeper reason behind it.

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Rural tourism for community development and poverty alleviation

In a freewheeling conversation with Sandra Carvao, Chief of Market Intelligence and Competitiveness at UNWTO, she shares more about the Best Tourism Villages initiative of UNWTO and how it is impacting our global villages.

UNWTO: Tourism set to return to pre-pandemic levels in some regions in 2023

After stronger than expected recovery in 2022, this year could see international tourism arrivals return to pre-pandemic levels in Europe and the Middle East.

UNWTO launches online gender equality training course

UNWTO, in collaboration with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and UN Women has launched a free online training course focused on gender equality within the tourism sector.

Transforming tourism by measuring its sustainability

One hundred experts from around the world had gathered at UNWTO Headquarters to develop the next standard for Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (MST). 

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 for achieving the shared vision for a revitalized sector between now and 2050.

‘Cultural tourism management’ in focus at UNWTO event

UNWTO and the Comunidad de Madrid have reunited 18 experts from all around the world to share ideas, debate and explore the challenges and trends of cultural tourism.

UNWTO: Tourism recovery accelerates to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels

International tourism is on track to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022 as the sector continues to bounce back from the pandemic.

UNWTO welcomes 18 new affiliate members

The newly admitted UNWTO members reflect the diversity of the broad tourism sector, with private companies, Destination Management Organizations, universities, professional associations, Intergovernmental Organization and NGOs, all represented.

UNWTO: Education and investments are cornerstones to transform tourism

Tourism leaders from every global region have met to advance plans to transform the sector against a backdrop of challenges old and new. UNWTO convened its Executive Council in Marrakesh, Morocco, as the sector’s recovery continues to gather pace.

UNWTO at COP27: Uniting tourism around tangible climate action plans

The tourism sector has set out its plans to achieve its climate action ambitions. At COP27, UNWTO brought leading sector stakeholders together to share practical insights into accelerating the shift to greater sustainability and reaching Net-Zero.

‘People and Planet’ the focus at UNWTO Gastronomy Tourism Forum in Japan from 12-15 Dec

The growing importance of gastronomy tourism as a driver of inclusive development will be celebrated in the Japanese city of Nara next month.