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‘PEOPLE AND PLANET’ THE FOCUS AT UNWTO GASTRONOMY TOURISM FORUM IN JAPAN
The growing importance of gastronomy tourism as a driver of inclusive development will be celebrated in the Japanese city of Nara next month.
AT G20, UNWTO ADVANCES ROLE OF PEOPLE AND MSMES AS AGENTS OF TOURISM TRANSFORMATION
Small enterprises and local communities must be given the support they need to become true ‘agents of change’. As leaders of the G20 economies meet in Bali this week, UNWTO has stressed the importance of empowering grassroots actors as well as MSMES in order to drive sustainable and inclusive transformation and build greater resilience.
Global tourism reached around 70% of the pre-pandemic levels
Global tourism has currently reached around 70 percent of the pre-pandemic levels, according to the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
African Tourism United to Transform Sector for Growth and Opportunity
Tourism leaders from across Africa have come together to rethink the sector and its central role in driving growth and opportunity across the continent.
The 6th edition of the Wine Tourism conference kicks in on 19 September 2022, in Alba
UNWTO and the Government of Italy will celebrate the 6th Global Conference on Wine Tourism.
Sector gets ready to celebrate World Tourism Day 2022
The countdown to World Tourism Day 2022 is now underway, with every part of the sector invited to be an active part of the annual celebrations. With the theme of ‘Rethinking Tourism’, the International Day of Observance will this year focus on re-imagining the sector’s growth, both in terms of size and relevance.
Dominican republic among UNWTO members reporting strong tourism rebound
UNWTO has warmly welcomed the first data on summer arrivals from its Member States.
International tourism consolidates strong recovery amidst growing challenges
International tourism continues to show signs of a strong and steady recovery from the impact of the pandemic despite significant mounting economic and geopolitical challenges.
UNWTO sets out shared goals and opportunities for tourism in Paraguay
The President of Paraguay Mario Abdo Benitez, welcomed this week UNWTO’s support as the county works to make tourism a central pillar of economic growth and social opportunity.
UNWTO sets out shared goals for tourism in Paraguay
The President of Paraguay Mario Abdo Benitez, welcomed this week UNWTO’s support as the county works to make tourism a central pillar of economic growth and social opportunity.
Tourism statistics inform UN reports on sustainable development
A United Nations global assessment of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) makes clear the important role that tourism must play in achieving the ambitious agenda for change.
La Rioja to host UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism 2023
The 7th edition of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Conference on Wine Tourism will be held in La Rioja in 2023. This new edition was presented at the Vivanco Museum of Wine Culture, with the participation of Concha Andreu, President of the Government of La Rioja; Reyes Maroto, Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism; and the Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization, Zurab Pololikashvili