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International tourist arrivals grew 5% in Q1 2025: UN Tourism
Arrivals in Asia and the Pacific grew 12%, reaching 92% of pre-pandemic numbers. North-East Asia saw the strongest performance among world subregions with a 23% rebound in Q1 2025 to reach 91% of 2019 levels
UN Tourism convenes 37th meeting of its Commission for Asia and and the Pacific
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) convened the 37th meeting of its Commission for Asia and the Pacific (CAP) In Jakarta, Indonesia on Tuesday, 15h April, concluding the event today, 16th April.
Philippines reelected vice-president of UN Tourism General Assembly
The Philippines was reelected vice-president of the 26th General Assembly of the United Nations Tourism (UN Tourism) and chair of the Commission for East Asia and the Pacific (CAP) from 2025 to 2027.
UN Tourism partners with Lithuania
UN Tourism and the Ministry of the Economy and Innovation of Lithuania have agreed on a shared vision for tourism development in the country for the period 2025–2027.
Zurab Pololikashvili, UN Tourism Secretary-General concludes landmark visit to China
The visit marks a milestone in UN Tourism’s partnership with China, underscoring the shared vision of advancing sustainable tourism and economic progress worldwide.
“Invest in tourism for peace”: UN Tourism
UN Tourism has returned to ITB Berlin 2025, placing the need for investments and the sector’s role as a vehicle of peace high on the agenda of the world’s biggest travel trade show.
ME grows with Education and Sports Tourism
UN Tourism’s Member States from across the Middle East have met again to guide the continued growth of the sector across the region.
UN Tourism at FITUR 2025: A milestone event for sector-wide cooperation
UN Tourism has returned to the FITUR international trade fair to advance the sector’s shirt towards greater accessibility and growth propelled by investments and innovation.
UN Tourism strengthens collaboration with Austria to further Sustainable Tourism
UN Tourism and Austria have discussed opportunities for further collaboration and for strengthening partnerships in the areas of sustainability, statistics and development.
Thailand’s Bo Suak Village earns spot in UN Tourism’s Best Tourism Villages 2024 list
Bo Suak, Thailand, joins an exclusive league of 55 rural communities around the world pioneering sustainable tourism development.
UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation partner to support African artisans in rural areas
UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation have solidified their ongoing partnership by signing an agreement at the UN Tourism headquarters in Madrid.
UNWTO to begin work on first regional office for the Americas in Brazil
UNWTO has continued to scale up its support for its Members across the Americas, with plans for a first Regional Office for the region advanced during an official visit to Brazil.
Diriyah joins UNWTO with a ceremony held during the 25th summit in Uzbekistan
Diriyah Company has today joined the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as an Affiliate Member in a significant move towards fostering global tourism collaboration and advancing Saudi Arabia's tourism sector.
UNWTO strengthens links between agriculture, gastronomy and tourism
UNWTO has held the 8th edition of its World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism co-organized with Basque Culinary Center (BCC), with a focus on the links between product, gastronomy and tourism.
WTTC G20 public-private dialogue shines light on travel & tourism opportunities
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) gathered leading Travel & Tourism stakeholders and G20 Ministers in a Public-Private Dialogue in Goa to address the sector’s vast potential and challenges.
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