UN Tourism has further advanced its focus on innovation and investment as central pillars of a more competitive, inclusive and sustainable tourism sector.
Local Observatories key to delivering on National Tourism Strategies, new report concludes
UN Tourism has joined with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to further advance the role of data and governance in tourism development
UN Tourism strengthens tourism measurement in global economic system
Closing this gap requires globally agreed standards. At the 57th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission – the world’s highest authority
International tourist arrivals up 4% in 2025 reflecting strong travel demand around the world
These numbers reflect a return to pre-pandemic growth trends, closer to the 5% average increase per year between 2009 and 2019.
UN Tourism launches online training on tourism for rural development
Developed under the Tourism for Rural Development Programme, the two online courses — focusing on “Product Development and Marketing for Rural Areas”
UN Tourism to open ‘Tourism Law Observatory’ in the Middle East
The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) is set to establish a Tourism Law Observatory for the Middle East. This pioneering initiative will support
International tourist arrivals grew 5% in Q1 2025
According to the May 2025 World Tourism Barometer from UN Tourism, over 300 million tourists travelled internationally in the first three months of 2025
UN Tourism and World Tourism Alliance identify ways to make sector key driver of inclusive development
A new report by UN Tourism and the World Tourism Alliance (WTA) highlights that targeted policies, regulatory frameworks and governance models
UN Tourism and CAF launch indigenous tourism challenge for Latin America and the Caribbean
Indigenous tourism allows communities to feature and revitalize their cultures through authentic tourist experiences. It makes it possible for travellers
UN Tourism and Germany pave the way towards inclusive employment and accessibility
UN Tourism has joined the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to shift the mind-sets of destinations and businesses regarding workers and customers with disabilities.
