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Canary Islands joins UN observatory network for tourism recovery
Canary Islands has been confirmed as the latest member of the growing International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO), overseeing the responsible development of tourism worldwide
Coordination is vital for recovery, says UNWTO
Consistent and harmonised travel protocols, enhanced safety measures and the protection of jobs and livelihoods are the main ingredients needed for the restart of tourism
UNWTO and Expedia join hands to share data and insights for tourism recovery
UNWTO will work alongside the Expedia Group to strengthen ties between the public and private sectors and drive tourism’s recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
How G20 tourism leaders have committed to intensify efforts towards sustainable recovery
Tourism ministers of the G20 nations have committed to stepping up their efforts to place sustainability and inclusion at the heart of tourism recovery and future growth
UNWTO to harness the power of AI to link tourism workers with jobs
UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) will work with California-based Eightfold.ai to help connect tourism jobseekers with employers and so drive the global recovery of the sector
More than 50% of global destinations are easing travel restrictions but caution remains: UNWTO
UNWTO has confirmed that a majority of destinations around the world (53%) have now started easing travel restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
World Tourism Day 2020: Global community unites to celebrate travel and rural development
The 2020 edition of World Tourism Day will celebrate the unique role that tourism plays in providing opportunities outside of big cities and preserving cultural and natural heritage all around the world
UNWTO observes safe restart of tourism in Egypt
A high-level delegation from UNWTO has concluded an official visit to Egypt to offer firm support for the government’s work to restart tourism and direct its benefits towards supporting livelihoods and preserving cultural heritage
No time for timid leadership! The safe restart of tourism is possible
The re-opening of borders to tourism is a welcome relief to millions who depend on the travel sector. But this alone is not enough, says UNWTO
Safe, Responsible and Accessible! UNWTO, ONCE Foundation and ENAT partner for tourism for all
UNWTO is calling on destinations to recognise the needs of travellers with disabilities or specific access requirements as they open up to visitors again
Tourism Restarts: 40% of destinations have now eased travel restrictions
The responsible restart of tourism is underway around the world as growing numbers of destinations ease COVID-19 related travel restrictions
Impact of COVID-19 on global tourism made clear as UNWTO counts cost of standstill
The latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer shows that the near-complete lockdown imposed in response to the pandemic led to a 98% fall in international tourist numbers in May
How tourism sector aims to curb plastic pollution
A new set of recommendations published outline how the global tourism sector can continue in its fight against plastic pollution while effectively facing the public health and hygiene challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic
This is no time for complacency post COVID-19, says UNWTO chief
UNWTO head talks about how mere words will not do and concrete actions are needed for tourism recovery in post-COVID 19 times
UNWTO’s first official post-pandemic trip to Italy to kickstart steady restart of tourism
Against the backdrop of the re-opening of borders across Europe, a high-level delegation from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)
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