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UNWTO prepares Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action ahead of COP26
The declaration, developed by a collaborative group of leading organisations, is an urgent call for all stakeholders to commit to a decade of climate action in tourism.
UNWTO records slight uptick in international tourism recovery
Despite a small uptick in May, the emergence of Covid-19 variants and the continued imposition of restrictions are weighing on the recovery of international travel.
UNWTO urges governments to restart international tourism
The global vaccination rollout and increased adoption of digital solutions for safe travel should lead to a rise in international mobility over the weeks and months ahead, the body said.
UNWTO predicts $4tr tourism loss following Covid-19 pandemic
The crash in international tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic could cause a loss of more than $4 trillion to the global GDP for the years 2020 and 2021, according to a new report.
UNWTO works to bolster Brand Africa
African members of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation have agreed to work together to establish a new narrative for tourism across the continent.
Tourism arrivals limp through first quarter
Tourist arrivals were down 83 per cent in the first quarter of 2021 as widespread travel restrictions remained in place. However, the UNWTO Confidence Index shows signs of a slow uptick in optimism.
UNWTO opens regional office in Saudi Arabia
At a ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, UNWTO secretary general, Zurab Pololikashvili, was joined by Saudi minister of tourism, Ahmed Al Khateeb, to officially open the office.
UNWTO partners with Google to drive tourism recovery
The United Nation World Tourism Organisation and Google have signed a new agreement to work together and lead global recovery of tourism through innovation, education and market intelligence.
UNWTO partners with G20 to drive tourism recovery
The UNWTO has sought to served as the sector’s global voice as the tourism ministers of the G20 nations met to devise a way forward for an inclusive, resilient and sustainable recovery.
UNWTO partners with IATA for new Covid-19 tracker
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation and the International Air Transport Association have announced a Destination Tracker in preparation for the restart of international travel.
UNWTO reveals stuttering tourism recovery
The devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on global tourism has carried on into 2021, with new data showing an 87 per cent fall in international tourist arrivals in January as compared to 2020.
UNWTO calls for global community to support small island developing states
The World Tourism Organisation is calling for the international community to show solidarity with ‘small island developing states’ by ensuring they have access to Covid-19 vaccinations.