The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is all set to work with the Bellavista Institute of Higher Education on a new International Centre associated to the UNWTO Academy for tourism training in Switzerland. Under the terms of a new agreement signed between the United Nations Specialized Agency and its Affiliate Member, the new International Centre will be associated with the existing UNWTO Academy and focus on providing research and training in a number of key areas. These … [Read more...] about UNWTO and Bellavista to open international tourism education and training hub in Switzerland
Workshop explores power of statistics for sustainable tourism in Asia and Pacific
Government policymakers, statisticians and relevant stakeholders from across the Asia and the Pacific region came together for a special workshop focused on Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism. The workshop was organized by UNWTO in collaboration with the Department of Tourism of the Philippines and with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea. The sessions featured prominent speakers from governments as well as from the United Nations … [Read more...] about Workshop explores power of statistics for sustainable tourism in Asia and Pacific
UNWTO’s 24th General Assembly: Tourism united, resilient and determined
Over the course of three days, the 24th session of the UNWTO General Assembly underscored global tourism’s commitment to restarting around the shared pillars of sustainability, innovation and solidarity. Representatives of 131 UNWTO Member States, including 59 Ministers and Vice-Ministers of Tourism, attended the Assembly in the Spanish capital, Madrid (30 November – 3 December). Alongside the participation of Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Ms. Reyes Maroto, the political support to … [Read more...] about UNWTO’s 24th General Assembly: Tourism united, resilient and determined
UNWTO calls against blanket travel restrictions
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) of the United Nations calls out against the introduction of blanket restrictions on travel, as witnessed in recent days. This call echoes the concerns raised by UNWTO Members during the 24th UNWTO General Assembly (30 November–3 December). Countries from all global regionsexpressed their solidarity with Southern African states, calling for the immediate lifting of travel bans imposed on specific countries and for freedom of international travel to be … [Read more...] about UNWTO calls against blanket travel restrictions
UNWTO points tourism towards greener inclusive future at general-assembly
Innovation, youth empowerment and tourism and rural development took centre stage as Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez Pérez-Castejón joined UNWTO for the third day of its General Assembly in Madrid. With the opening days of the most important meeting in global tourism focused on UNWTO’s response to the impacts of the pandemic and uniting Members behind its leadership and Programme of Work, the third day looked ahead to a more sustainable and inclusive future for the sector. Addressing a … [Read more...] about UNWTO points tourism towards greener inclusive future at general-assembly
UNWTO and GSMA collaborate to improve digital skills of underserved communities in tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the GSMA, the global association unifying the mobile ecosystem, have announced a partnership to promote the upskilling of people in underserved communities, engaged in tourism. With their combined expertise in responsible tourism and mobile connectivity, the UNWTO and GSMA will help marginalised groups, particularly women and indigenous peoples, provide new tourism services to improve their livelihoods. The partnership has been developed as part of … [Read more...] about UNWTO and GSMA collaborate to improve digital skills of underserved communities in tourism
Global tourism sees upturn in Q3 but recovery remains fragile
According to the newest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) increased by 58% in July-September 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. However, they remained 64% below 2019 levels. Europe recorded the best relative performance in the third quarter, with international arrivals 53% down on the same three-month period of 2019. In August and September arrivals were at -63% compared to 2019, the best monthly results since the start … [Read more...] about Global tourism sees upturn in Q3 but recovery remains fragile
UNWTO’s first regional conference on women’s empowerment in tourism held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The UNWTO Regional Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tourism in Asia and the Pacific – the first event on the topic organized by UNWTO jointly with Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture – brought together more than 500 key virtual participants in addition to around 100 local in-person stakeholders. Alongside UNWTO experts, government policymakers, UN Women representatives, high-level representatives of women’s associations and NGOs, joined leading academics to address some … [Read more...] about UNWTO’s first regional conference on women’s empowerment in tourism held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
UNWTO Secretary-General commends European leaders protecting tourism jobs and businesses
The UNWTO leadership has addressed an informal meeting of EU Ministers Responsible for Tourism, further strengthening ties with the European Institutions. The Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union included tourism on its programme of work, recognizing the sector’s heightened relevance and importance for inclusive, post-pandemic recovery. Addressing the Ministers, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili commended European leaders for protecting tourism jobs and … [Read more...] about UNWTO Secretary-General commends European leaders protecting tourism jobs and businesses
UNWTO, Panama and NOAH collaborate to implement UN Fund for the Climate Neutrality of Tourism
Within the framework of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change COP26, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Government of Panama and the business group NOAH agreed to work together for the implementation of the United Nations Fund for Climate Neutrality of Tourism. The Fund represents an innovative financing instrument promoted by UNWTO to respond to threats posed by the climate emergency. The UNWTO, NOAH and Panama ensure the transition to a tourism sector with net zero … [Read more...] about UNWTO, Panama and NOAH collaborate to implement UN Fund for the Climate Neutrality of Tourism
