Startups from around the world have been recognized for their unique contributions to sustainable and responsible tourism in the UNWTO SDGs Global Startup Competition.
202: Worst year in tourism history
According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, the collapse in international travel represents an estimated loss of USD 1.3 trillion in export revenues.
Safe travel in the age of vaccines
Integration of vaccines into a harmonized approach to safe travel.
Madrid set to host key week for global tourism
UNWTO Global Tourism Crisis Committee will hold its first meeting of the year.
Opportunities for women in tourism increasing across Middle East
Fewer than one in 10 tourism workers in the Middle East are women though this proportion is steadily increasing.
UNWTO and CNN partner for global #restarttourism campaign
The #RestartTourism video highlights tourism’s unique ability to adapt and innovate and generate opportunities for sustainable development.
UNWTO to help Indonesian government restart Bali tourism
UNWTO hosted a special Capacity Building Workshop on Restarting International Tourism in Bali in partnership with Indonesian government.
Accessible tourism identified as Game Changer for destinations
Ensuring accessibility for tourists with specific access requirements can be a ‘game-changer’ for destinations around the world as they look to bounce back from the impacts of the pandemic.
Global gap emerging in travel restrictions
70% of all global destinations have eased restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UNWTO visits Uruguay
The Secretary-General of UNWTO concluded his official visit to the Americas with a series of high-level meetings in Uruguay.