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.
Europe and Middle East tourism set to return to pre-pandemic level
After stronger than expected recovery last year, 2023 could see international tourist arrivals bounce back to pre-COVID-19 levels in Europe and the Middle East.
Over 30 European tourism bodies gather in Prague to discuss challenging winter ahead
Global economic uncertainty and the cost-of-living crisis are front of mind for tourism leaders in Europe this winter
Leaders reflect on the impact of the Ukraine war on uneven tourism recovery across Europe
Ministers comply with developing circularity and weather motion in Pan-EU tourism
Ministers of the Environment from across the Pan-European region have agreed to promote the transformation of tourism, with key initiatives of the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme to serve as their guiding principles.
UNWTO supports the promotion of tourism in Tenerife
UNWTO has welcomed a delegation from Turismo de Tenerife (SPET) to draft a roadmap for future collaborations.
