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Saudi Arabia calls for multi-lateral cooperation to drive sustainable tourism
HE Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, Saudi Arabia delivered a keynote speech at the 76th session of the UN General Assembly emphasizing the critical need to accelerate climate action to ensure a sustainable future for the tourism sector.
UNWTO brings tourism for transformation to UN General Assembly
The United Nations General Assembly has met for a first ever dedicated session on tourism and its key role in inclusive recovery and growth.
UNWTO members vote to suspend Russia
Following a vote by members of the General Assembly, Russia has been suspended from the UNWTO and will lose its membership rights with immediate effect.
Glasgow climate action declaration in tourism surpasses 500 signatories
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 Change Conference. The UNWTO reports that Expedia and Booking Holdings have become the latest signatories.
Travellers overwhelmed navigating sustainable tourism
New research reveals that although 90% of consumers look for sustainable options when booking, 70% feel overwhelmed with navigating options and making the best choices to be a more sustainable traveller.
‘Leading The Transformation’ Summit looks to more sustainable tourism
The conference has shared the best practices of environmental, social and economic sustainability developed around the world by leading organisations and companies in these initiatives.
UNWTO sets stage for Global Youth Tourism Summit in Italy
UNWTO has announced further details of the upcoming Global Youth Tourism Summit, set to be held in Sorrento, Italy, from 27 June to 3 July.
UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism to take place in Nara, Japan
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Basque Culinary Center (BCC), the Japan Tourism Agency and the Nara Prefectural Government have the pleasure to announce that the 7th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism will take place on 13-15 December 2022 in Nara, Japan.
UNWTO explores agritourism opportunities
High-level speakers from across UNWTO and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization came together for a virtual talk on how best to harness the enormous potential that tourism has for the development of rural areas and communities.
UNWTO: January sees continued tourism recovery
However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine adds pressure to existing economic uncertainties, coupled with many Covid-19-related travel restrictions still in place.
UNWTO considers Russia suspension following invasion
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation has convened an emergency session of its executive council in response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
UNWTO joins WHO to call for end to travel bans
The organisations have called for the lifting of travel bans as they “do not provide added value and continue to contribute to economic and social stress”.