UNWTO has announced the launch of the Digital Futures Programme, designed to accelerate the adoption of new technology among tourism enterprises.
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.
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.
First national tourism satellite account launched in Zimbabwe
UNWTO has partnered with the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry of Zimbabwe to launch the country’s first National Tourism Satellite Account.
The taste of sustainability
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.
Middle East focuses on tourism’s sustainable recovery
Returning to Egypt UNWTO addressed the pressing challenges faced by tourism and looked to the future as the sector’s recovery gathers pace across the region.
Tourism enjoys string start to 2022 but faces new uncertainties
Russian invasion of Ukraine adds pressure to existing economic uncertainties.
UNWTO addresses EU Ministers
At an informal meeting of EU Tourism Ministers, the French Presidency of the European Council welcomed the leadership of UNWTO and noted the strong unity of the sector in the face of an historic challenge.
UNWTO and Saudi Arabia strengthens partnership
UNWTO and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have agreed on the next steps they will jointly take to establish tourism as a driver of growth, opportunity and development across the Middle East and beyond.
UNWTO to hold emergency general assembly on Russian membership
The UNWTO Executive Council has decided to hold an extraordinary UNWTO General Assembly to address the suspension of the membership of the Russian Federation.
