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Women’s empowerment ‘centre stage’ of Tourism’s Restart
The four pilot countries have led the way in putting gender-equality centre stage of their tourism recovery plans and UNWTO is committed to taking this work further and wider.
UNWTO and ATP promote innovation through community tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP) have launched the Innovative Community Tourism Experiences Competition to promote innovation through alliances between tour operators and community tourism providers.
Towards more sustainable and resilient tourism
Destinations around the world are reporting significant advances in sustainable tourism, with timely evidence and analytics serving as key tools for transformation as the sector’s recovery continues to get underway.
What next for wine tourism?
Held in the city of Alba, Piedmont, Italy, the 6th conference on ‘Wine tourism: innovation, partnerships and technology’ brought together
International tourism back to 60% of pre-pandemic levels in January-July 2022
According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourist arrivals almost tripled in January to July 2022 (+172%) compared to the same period of 2021. This means the sector recovered almost 60% of pre-pandemic levels. T
Registration opens for World Travel Market London 2022
This year’s show is back to its pre-pandemic format, with hundreds of destinations exhibiting and brands showcasing their new products. Registration opens for World Travel Market London 2022
Dominican Republic sees Strong Tourism Rebound
As international travel returns in many parts of the world, several UNWTO members are starting to report strong numbers both for arrivals and tourist spending.
International tourism on steady recovery path, says UNWTO
International tourism saw a strong rebound in the first five months of 2022, with almost 250 million arrivals recorded, which compares to 77 million arrivals from January to May 2021
Iconic music promotor Pino Sagliocco becomes UNWTO tourism ambassador
Music promoter Pino Sagliocco has been unveiled as the newest UNWTO Special Ambassador, joining a growing list of illustrious figures using their influence and celebrity to promote the power of tourism
Tourism recovery gets underway, says UNWTO
Globally, destinations welcomed almost three times as many international arrivals in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the same period in 2021
UNWTO unveils digital futures programme for SMEs
Developed in collaboration with some of the world’s leading technology, finance and business companies, the initiative is focused on SMEs, which make up 80% of all tourism businesses
UNWTO members suspend Russia
Russia has been suspended from the UNWTO, following a vote by members of the General Assembly, and will lose its membership rights with immediate effect
Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in tourism gets over 500 signatories
The number of signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism has passed the 500-mark, just four months after the landmark initiative was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference
UNWTO sets stage for Global Youth Tourism Summit in Italy
Organised by UNWTO in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Tourism and the Italian National Tourist Board, the Summit will see 100 young delegates network
UNWTO meeting focuses on tourism in rural areas
High-level speakers from across UNWTO and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently held a virtual talk on how best to harness the potential that tourism has for the development of rural areas and communities
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