Unwto News
8th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism Returns to Spain
The World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism will return to Donostia-San Sebastian in Spain (5-7 October) to focus on how tourism can foster rural development, build economic resilience, and preserve cultural heritage.
UNWTO WELCOMES MEXICAN STATES TO GLASGOW DECLARATION ON CLIMATE ACTION IN TOURISM
UNWTO has worked with tourism leaders from across Mexico to accelerate the sector’s shift to greater sustainability.
UNWTO Collaborates with Thassos Municipality to Foster Inclusive Tourism Recovery and Development
UNWTO will work with the Municipality of Thassos in Greece to help the island rebuild its tourism sector in an inclusive way.
UNWTO STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIP WITH ISRAEL DURING OFFICIAL VISIT
Innovation, tourism for rural development and high-level cooperation were the focus of this week’s official visit of the UNWTO Secretary-General to Israel.
TOURISM LEADERS PLACE AFRICAN FOCUS ON GLOBAL CHALLENGES
The Conference on Rethinking Africa: Rethinking Tourism for Africa: Addressing global challenges; Promoting investment and partnerships brought expert African perspectives to global challenges, highlighting the need of investments towards a greener tourism sector and access to finance within the sector and the need to further strengthen public-private collaboration at every level.
UNWTO Recognizes Innovative Startups Driving Morocco’s Tourism Recovery and Sustainability
UNWTO has recognized the most influential innovators reshaping tourism in the Kingdom of Morocco. The finalists of the first Moroccan Tourism Startup Competition showcase the power of the sector for driving post-pandemic recovery, protecting cultural and natural heritage and providing opportunities for both rural and urban communities.
UNWTO MEMBERS MEET TO RETHINK AGENDA FOR AFRICAN TOURISM
Tourism leaders from across Africa have met to rethink and realign the sector’s role as a driver of development and opportunity across the region.
UNWTO Highlights Tourism’s Role in Sustainable Development at UN High-Level Political Forum
This week will bring tourism back to the United Nations headquarters to emphasize the sector’s unique position to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UNWTO and Alpitour World Partner to Drive Innovation and Sustainability in Tourism
UNWTO will work with Alpitour World as a strategic partner to advance innovation, education and sustainability across every part of the tourism sector.
UNWTO WELCOMES MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAS TO ECUADOR
Tourism leaders from across the Americas committed to a more ethical, inclusive tourism as the sector bounces back to drive economic recovery across the region. The 68th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Americas brought together high-level delegations from 20 countries.
Jamaica Elected to Serve Four-year Term on UNWTO Executive Council
Jamaica has been elected to serve on the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Executive Council for 2023-2027 alongside Colombia. The decision was made during the 68th UNWTO Commission for the Americas Meeting (CAM) currently underway in Quito, Ecuador.
UNWTO ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2023 STUDENTS’ LEAGUE-BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
The second national edition of the UNWTO Students’ League concluded with a celebration of youth talent in Bosnia and Herzegovina.