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Jamaica Elected Second Vice Chair of UNWTO Executive Council
Jamaica’s position as a leader in the global tourism industry has been further bolstered after the Caribbean nation secured the post of second vice chair of the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Executive Council.
UNWTO Names its Best Tourism Villages 2023
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced its list of Best Tourism Villages 2023. The accolade recognizes villages that are leading the way in nurturing rural areas and preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values, and culinary traditions.
UNWTO’S AFFILIATE MEMBERS ADVANCE PUBLIC-PRIVATE COOPERATION IN TOURISM
The Affiliate Members of the World Tourism Organization, made up of businesses, destinations and civil society actors, have met to bolster public-private cooperation around shared goals.
UNWTO gears up to host world’s top tourism authorities at crucial general assembly
With one week to go until the start of its 25th General Assembly, sector leaders have joined international organizations in commending UNWTO’s role in guiding tourism through crisis and into recovery and transformation.
Winston Duke Appointed UNWTO Ambassador for Responsible Tourism
Winston Duke Appointed UNWTO Ambassador for Responsible Tourism to Promote Global Philanthropy and Sustainable Travel
UNWTO strengthens links between agriculture, gastronomy and tourism
UNWTO has held the 8th edition of its World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism co-organized with Basque Culinary Center (BCC), with a focus on the links between product, gastronomy and tourism.
UNWTO APPOINTS NEW UNWTO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AMBASSADORS
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has appointed Chef Fatmata Binta and world-renowned Basque Chefs Martín Berasategi and Pedro Subijana as Ambassadors for Sustainable Tourism, in the framework of the 8th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism co-organized with Basque Culinary Center (BCC).
UNWTO appoints chef fatmata binta and chefs martín berasategi
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has appointed Chef Fatmata Binta and world-renowned Basque Chefs Martín Berasategi and Pedro Subijana as Ambassadors for Sustainable Tourism, in the framework of the 8th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism co-organized with Basque Culinary Center (BCC). The UNWTO thus recognises their work in gastronomy, the enhancement of local produce and community development.
UNWTO Launches ‘Tourism Opens Minds’ Initiative to Promote Open-Minded Travel Choices
UNWTO has launched a new global initiative designed to unite and encourage nations, tourism sector leaders and consumers to be more open-minded when choosing a travel destination.
SAUDI ARABIA UNVEILS TOP TOURISM LEADERS AND GLOBAL MINISTERS
More than 500 government officials, industry leaders and experts from across 120 countries are set to descend on Riyadh for the event, making this year’s celebration the biggest and most impactful World Tourism Day in its 43-year history.
International Tourism Reaches 84% of Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2023, Led by Middle East, Europe, Africa
International tourism has continued to recover from the worst crisis in its history as arrival numbers reached 84% of pre-pandemic levels between January and July 2023, according to the latest data from UNWTO. The Middle East, Europe and Africa lead the global sector’s rebound.
Global Tourism Clusters’ Investment & Job Growth Up 23% in 2022
The increase in investments from 2021 to 2022 has led to an overall increase of global tourism.