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About World Tourism Organization (UNWTO):

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. As the leading international organization in the field of tourism, UNWTO promotes tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability and offers leadership and support to the sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide.

UNWTO encourages the implementation of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, to maximize tourism’s socio-economic contribution while minimizing its possible negative impacts, and is committed to promoting tourism as an instrument in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), geared towards reducing poverty and fostering sustainable development.

UNWTO generates market knowledge, promotes competitive and sustainable tourism policies and instruments, fosters tourism education and training, and works to make tourism an effective tool for development through technical assistance projects in over 100 countries around the world.

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UNWTO International Code for the Protection of Tourists

International code informs efforts to boost tourist confidence

Tourism leaders from the Americas have met to address the current challenges and opportunities around restoring confidence in travel across the region.
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UNWTO Future Program for SME

UNWTO launches Digital Futures Programme for SME’s

UNWTO has announced the launch of the Digital Futures Programme, designed to accelerate the adoption of new technology among tourism enterprises.
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UN General Assembly

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.
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Russia suspended from UNWTO

Russia suspended from UNWTO

The Russian Federation has been suspended from the World Tourism Organization, losing with immediate effect its rights and privileges as part of the United Nations specialized agency.
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