Zurab Pololikashvili
Antigua and Barbuda becomes UNWTO’s 160th Member State
UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili met the Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda for the first time since the country became UNWTO’s 160th Member State
Zurab Pololikashvili re-elected Secretary General for UNWTO
United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has re-elected Zurab Pololikashvili to the role of general secretary of the organisation
Green shoots of tourism recovery this summer: UNWTO
International tourism enjoyed signs of rebound in June and July as some destinations eased travel restrictions and the global vaccination rollout advanced in many parts of the world
How UNWTO prepared Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action ahead of COP26
In preparation for COP26, two information sessions were held on the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism
Portugal sets stage for 5th UNWTO global conference on wine tourism
UNWTO, Visit Portugal and the city of Reguengos de Monsaraz in the Alentejo region is holding the 5th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism, in collaboration with the Government of Portugal from today
Technology for pandemic protection and preparedness can save leisure and tourism
“Looking ahead, it is essential to understand how we can invest in technology that supports pandemic protection and preparedness, not just for healthcare provision.”
Global economy could lose over USD 4 trillion due to COVID-19 impact on tourism
The crash in international tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic could cause a loss of more than USD 4 trillion to the global GDP for the years 2020 and 2021
UNWTO sets stage for 1st Global Youth Tourism Summit in Italy
1st Global Youth Tourism Summit from 23-25 August 2021 in Sorrento in Italy will be the first of this kind at the global level aiming to promote youth engagement in the tourism sector and empower younger generations in driving a more sustainable world
UNWTO launches ‘Jobs Factory’ to kickstart tourism jobs recovery
UNWTO has launched Jobs Factory, powered by Hosco, the global hospitality network to connect talent with employers across the sector
Bon vivant rejoice! 6th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism unveils new dates
Held under the theme ‘Gastronomy Tourism: Promoting Rural Tourism and Regional Development’, the Forum will take place 31 October – 2 November 2021 in Bruges, Belgium
European tourism leaders meet in Athens to restart travel
European members of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have met in Athens to advance the safe and sustainable restart of tourism across the region
UNWTO makes history with opening of first regional office in the Middle East in Riyadh
UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has opened its first regional office for the Middle East in Riyadh, bringing the United Nations specialized agency closer to its members and advancing on its commitment to guiding the development of tourism in every global region
Innovation and digital at centre of tourism recovery as UNWTO logs into Google
The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Google have signed a new agreement to work together and lead global tourism’s recovery through innovation, education, and market intelligence
G20 ministers welcome UNWTO guidelines for green transformation of tourism
UNWTO has served as tourism’s global voice as the Tourism Ministers of the G20 nations met to devise a way forward for an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable recovery for the sector
UNWTO reports 87% decline in tourist arrivals in January 2021
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has stated that the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global tourism has carried on into 2021.
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