Tourism has again been identified as a key driver of economic recovery and growth in a new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). With UNWTO data pointing to a return to 95% of pre-pandemic tourist numbers by the end of the year in the best-case scenario, the IMF report outlines the positive impact the sector’s rapid recovery will have on certain economies worldwide.
UNWTO strengthens links between Agriculture, Gastronomy and Tourism
The promotion and preservation of local products, the contribution of tourism to sustainable development, innovation and food waste all took center stage as UNWTO and BCC, also welcomed more than 300 online participants from 50 countries.
Global Travel and Tourism deal activity down 35.7 percent
Faced with difficult market conditions, many global industries have grappled with subdued deal activity during January-July 2023.
Global Travel and Tourism deals decline 38.8%
Several factors are affecting deal activity, including rising interest rates, the looming fear of recession, and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
World Committee on tourism ethics advances responsible and inclusive tourism
The World Committee on Tourism Ethics (WCTE) has met again to advance its work around inclusive and decent work in tourism, environmental sustainability, intercultural dialogue, and digital transformation.
Peru puts sustainable tourism in the spotlight
Peru is home to some of the world’s most unique and protected landmarks and landscapes and in a bid to preserve this pristine natural environment and promote sustainable travel, PROMPERÚ (the official tourism board of Peru) is urging travellers to consider its eco-friendly destinations, operators and experiences on their travels.
Tourism commits to water action agenda at 2023 UN Water Conference
At the United Nations 2023 Water Conference, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) provided substantial inputs, underscoring the role of tourism in safeguarding water resources and contributing to the acceleration of Sustainable Development Goal 6, to “Ensure access to water and sanitation for all”, and to the wider 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Emphasising the sector-wide determination to do more, UNWTO joined tourism stakeholders in committing to the Water Action Agenda, a major outcome document of the UN 2023 Water Conference and collection of all water-related voluntary commitments.
New report to support climate action in the tourism sector
UNWTO has released a new report highlighting the progress that global tourism has made in measuring greenhouse gas emissions as well as the challenges the sector still faces.
UNWTO at ITB Berlin: setting priorities for tourism
UNWTO returned to ITB Berlin with a clear message: Tourism is back and committed to delivering positive change that goes beyond the sector itself.
Zanzibar set for first tourism investment summit
Zanzibar tourism stakeholders are all set for the first tourism investment summit to take place on the island later this month, targeting to connect tourism investors from East Africa, Africa, and other tourist market sources in the world.
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