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Globally, destinations welcomed almost three times as many international arrivals in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the same period in 2021

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

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

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…

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

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…

UNWTO has announced the return of Best Tourism Villages for 2022, which promotes the role of tourism in safeguarding rural villages

International tourism continued its recovery in January, with a much better performance compared to the weak start to 2021

UNWTO and Saudi Arabia have agreed on steps they will jointly take to turn tourism into a driver of growth, opportunity and development across the Middle East.

World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) have agreed to jointly promote the benefits of sports and sports tourism for development and…

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

UNWTO has launched the first in a series of tourism investment guidelines focused on a specific country, representing a comprehensive tool for parties interested in foreign direct investment…

UNWTO and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have launched a joint report on the use of big data for better tourism planning and management.

The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative has welcomed a further 21 signatories, bringing the total of organisations that have committed to implement circular economy of plastics in the tourism…

United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has called out against the introduction of blanket restrictions on travel, as witnessed in recent days

UNWTO joined the Advanced Leadership Foundation and the Incyde Foundation of the Chambers of Commerce of Spain for the opening day of the Future of Tourism World Summit

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

In preparation for COP26, two information sessions were held on the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in 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…

Between January and May, international tourist arrivals were 85 per cent below 2019 levels (or a 65 per cent drop on 2020), UNWTO data shows

UNWTO has partnered with MUST Travel & Tech to place a digital tool at the service of tourism, allowing users to share their experiences to promote the reactivation of travel

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…

UNWTO has launched Jobs Factory, powered by Hosco, the global hospitality network to connect talent with employers across the sector

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

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 and Facebook have partnered to help global destinations make use of the power of digital marketing as they look to welcome tourists back safely

The devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on global tourism has carried on into 2021, with new data showing an 87% fall in international tourist arrivals in January as compared to 2020

UNWTO and Morocco met to advance the organisation of the 24th UNWTO General Assembly in October 2021, the first global high-level UN event to be held since the beginning of the pandemic

Kerala should ramp up its commitment to responsible tourism (RT) and move towards declaring the whole state as an RT destination in the light of changing consumer preferences towards zero…

Global tourism suffered its worst year on record in 2020, with international arrivals dropping by 74 per cent when compared to 2019 according to the latest data from the UNWTO

International arrivals fell by 72% over the first ten months of 2020, with restrictions on travel, low consumer confidence and a global struggle to contain the COVID-19 virus, all…

UNWTO) has once again brought leaders from across the sector together for high-level talks aimed at strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors

Emphasis on digital innovation to position Africa's tourism attractions will be a key component of The Ubuntu: Africa Invites You To Live campaign, developed by ATREVIA that has won UNWTO…

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…

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 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

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

The cost of the restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is there for all to see. Between January and May, the sudden and rapid fall in tourist arrivals cost an…

UNWTO head talks about how mere words will not do and concrete actions are needed for tourism recovery in post-COVID 19 times

With the spread of coronavirus under control and domestic leisure travel growing, Middle East travel professionals are now looking to China to initiate international tourism. A joint…

The Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB), together with the State Tourism Agency (STA) has launched an innovative programme called Sanitation and Hygiene Methods and Norms (SAHMAN). SAHMAN,…

The scale of disruption caused by COVID-19 to global tourism is shown in a comprehensive new report on travel restrictions from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). The landmark…

The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has released an updated assessment of the likely impact of the Covid-19 on international tourism. Considering the unparalleled introduction of…

Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) paid a high-level visit to Greece to meet with the Prime Minister and minister of tourism and offer…

The 11th edition of the World Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism will take place on 11-13 March 2020 in Andorra, under the theme ‘Tourism, Innovation and Sustainability’. The congress…

The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and Basque Culinary Center have joined forces again for the second edition of the Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition. After the…

The Travel Foundation has announced its commitment to tackle plastic pollution as part of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, led by the UN Environment Programme and the World…

About 1.5 billion international tourist arrivals were recorded globally by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) in 2019 – a new record. According to the first…

The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) will place innovation and sustainability at the top of the agenda as it returns to the International Tourism Fair in Madrid (FITUR). At the 40th…

The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), in association with Globalia, a tourism group in Spain and Latin America, has selected the finalists of the 2nd Global Tourism Startup…

Halla Travel and Blue Odysea are the winners of the Travel Tech 4 Good start-up initiative for the tourism sector in Egypt. It was launched jointly by the TUI Care Foundation and…

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in collaboration with UN Women, The German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), World Bank Group and Amadeus, has launched the long-awaited…

The growing sports tourism sector took centre stage at the Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macau, SAR with the first 'SPORTSTECH' edition of the UN World Tourism Organisation’s Tourism…

City leaders from around the world met in the Kazakh capital of Nur-Sultan for the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Urban Tourism Summit. The summit enjoyed the highest level of…

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) are joining forces to strengthen sustainable and inclusive tourism as a tool for…

The secretary-general of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili and the CEO of Iberia, Luis Gallego, have signed a cooperation agreement in favour of sustainable…

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has joined Globalia, a tourism group in Spain and Latin America, to launch the second edition of the UNWTO Global Tourism Start-up Competition.…

Portugal has been awarded the ‘Accessible Tourist Destination 2019’ award from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), becoming the first country to be granted the title. This…

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Mayor’s Office of Nur-Sultan will be organising the eighth UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan on 9-12…

Exports generated by international tourism reached a whopping USD 1.7 trillion in 2018, 4% increase in real terms over the previous year, a new report from the UN World Tourism…

All the foodie travellers can now head to Japan as new culinary developments make the country a big hit in the gastronomy tourism map.

Portugal, has been re-elected for a second term on the Executive Board of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), with a total of 29 votes – ahead of rivals Turkey (26), Italy (25) and…

According to the latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer from the World Tourism Organization, international tourism continued to grow in 2019.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the People’s Government of Guilin of China held the 11th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook…

The Egyptian minister of tourism, HE Yehia Rashed recently welcomed UNWTO’s call for lifting of any unnecessary bans on travel for tourists. The UNWTO comments were made at the start…

According to a study conducted by Strategy & in 2015, business tourists in the GCC comprise of one in three of all tourists in the region.  This is a high number when compared…

Annual figures released by Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) show the emirate attracted more than 14.2 million overnight visitors in 2015, a 7.5% increase…

“The rules of the game have changed and the consumer is in command.”  That was the conclusion from Dr Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organisation, after…

International tourist arrivals rose 4.3% in the first eight months of 2015 according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.  The increase was driven by strong results in Europe,…

近日，一份新的全球合作协议在航空运输业和旅游业两大部门间签订，两大部门将共同合作实现发展目标。 在本周于哥伦比亚举行的第21届世界旅游组织联合国大会上，世界旅游组织（UNWTO）和国际民航组织（ICAO）共同签署了这份“旅游及航空运输发展协议”。和联合国的“永续发展目标”（Sustainable Development…

联合国正在向全世界呼吁对发展中国家更多的投资和旅游业的发展项目。 在埃塞俄比亚首都亚的斯亚贝巴举行的第三届联合国发展筹资大会上，Tabeb Rifai，世界旅游组织（UNWTO）总秘书表示，旅游业在国际筹资中做的很不够，需要更多的投资来最大化旅游业的能力并降低贫困率。…

被誉为全球旅游业最高会议的“丝绸之路旅游部长会议暨第七届联合国世界旅游组织丝绸之路旅游国际大会”19日在西安开幕。 国家旅游局局长李金早表示，加强丝绸之路旅游合作符合各国共同利益，会议为各国发展创造了重要机遇，共同讨论并最终通过的《丝绸之路旅游部长会议西安倡议（草案）》，将成为指导丝绸之路沿线国家旅游合作的重要纲领。…

In a bid to enhance its presence on the global platform, AVIAREPS has recently announced that it has become an official affiliate member of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). The…

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Tourism Organization of the United Nations (UNWTO) have co-launched a new report which provides statistical instruments and best…

The recent Arab Ministerial Council on Tourism (AMCT) focused on several issues including a study by the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) on criteria of selecting observers in AMCT…

Laos could boost its tourism revenues by attracting more Japanese visitors, an event in the country has heard. The 12th Lanith (Lao National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality)…

Routes and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently inked an agreement to work together to advance understanding of all matters that concern air connectivity and travel facilitation.…

Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) is all set to launch the Qatar National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030. The ceremony was held at the Katara Cultural Village and attended by secretary general…

The Asia Pacific region is outpacing the world in terms of international tourist arrivals in 2013. According to the latest UNWTO figures, revealed at ITB Asia yesterday, the world…

The UN has called for a single tourist visa for countries in Central Asia, to boost tourism development along the ancient Silk Road. At the UNESCO and UNWTO-led 'Silk Roads Heritage…

The easing of visa regulations could create up to 2.6 million new jobs in the Asia Pacific region by 2016, a new study has found. The joint report the UN World Tourism Organization…

The head of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, Jordanian national Taleb Rifai, has been re-elected for a second term as secretary-general of the body. The announcement was…

The United Nations tourism body, the UN World Tourism Organization, (UNWTO) has predicted that the number of tourists going to Africa will triple by 2030.  The number, which currently…

The 20th General Assembly of the UNWTO got underway at Victoria Fall, Zambia/Zimbabwe. The event addressed the global tourism community aiming to advance tourism´s sustainable growth. Key…

International tourist arrivals increased 5% during the first half of 2013, reaching almost 500 million, according the latest data from the UNWTO. This level of growth exceeded the…

A new UN report titled 'Tourism Highlights 2013' shows that tourism revenue reached US$1.09bn - 2.3% of all Middle East international tourism. The top three GCC countries in terms of tourism…

The number of people travelling internationally continued to increase in the four months of 2013. With tourist numbers having broken the one billion-tourist barrier for the first time…

Aligned with Qatar's new tourism strategy, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) signed a 17-month agreement with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to develop policies, regulations and…