The Global Tourism Crisis Committee has met for the first time in 2021. Organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the cross-sector body met in Madrid during the 113th session of the UNWTO Executive Council to advance solid plans to restart tourism. The meeting focused on the integration of vaccines into a harmonized approach to safe travel and launching a coordinated effort to boost confidence in the sector. With countries around the world now rolling out vaccines against the … [Read more...] about UNWTO Global Tourism Crisis Committee meets again to explore safe travel in age of vaccines
UNWTO Global Tourism Crisis Committee holds its first meeting in Madrid, Spain
The Global Tourism Crisis Committee met for the first time this new year in Madrid for their first meeting held on 18 January 2020. Taking advantage of the Executive Council celebrated the following day and hosted by Spain, this meeting was a hybrid event, combining in-person and virtual participation. Once again, the Committee brought together tourism leaders from around the world, as well as UN agencies and representatives from civil society and the private sector. Established by UNWTO at … [Read more...] about UNWTO Global Tourism Crisis Committee holds its first meeting in Madrid, Spain
Egypt launches EBRD-UNWTO tourism recovery assistance package
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), joined forces to support countries that are among the most dependent on tourism for jobs and economic growth. Their global technical assistance package builds on measures already taken by the EBRD under its crisis Solidarity Package to support existing clients in their handling of the losses caused by Covid-19 lockdowns. The aim now is to expand on that client-level support … [Read more...] about Egypt launches EBRD-UNWTO tourism recovery assistance package
Opportunities for women in tourism increasing across Middle East: UNWTO
A new research has found that fewer than one in 10 tourism workers in the Middle East are women though this proportion is steadily increasing. The Regional Report on Women in Tourism in the Middle East, released by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, highlights the progress that has been made, as well as opportunities to further advance gender equality in the sector. The new publication, which complements the Global Report on … [Read more...] about Opportunities for women in tourism increasing across Middle East: UNWTO
€202 million Croatian State Aid Scheme approved
The European Commission has approved an approximately €202 million (HRK 1.525 billion) Croatian State aid scheme to support companies of all sizes active in the sports and tourism sectors (and in directly related ones, such as accommodations, restaurants) and , affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Framework. Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy said, "Companies active in the tourism and sport … [Read more...] about €202 million Croatian State Aid Scheme approved
Global Tourism Plastics Initiative welcomes new signatories including Businesses and Organizations
The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative has welcomed 26 new signatories, including businesses and organizations from every part of the global tourism value chain. Led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the Initiative unites the tourism sector behind a common goal of addressing the root causes of plastic pollution. The new signatories include Booking.com, G Adventures, The … [Read more...] about Global Tourism Plastics Initiative welcomes new signatories including Businesses and Organizations
UNWTO and G20 Tourism Leaders Join Forces towards a Sustainable Recovery
Under the leadership of the 2020 G20 Saudi Presidency, UNWTO and the G20 Tourism Working Group developed the AlUla Framework for Inclusive Community Development Through Tourism to further advance the contribution of the sector as an effective means towards fairer growth and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Framework provides specific recommendations and tools to support both governments as well as all other key stakeholders in the tourism sector – including regional and … [Read more...] about UNWTO and G20 Tourism Leaders Join Forces towards a Sustainable Recovery
EBRD and UNWTO collaborate to promote Sustainable Tourism
The EBRD and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) are joining forces to promote sustainable tourism, accelerate the transfer of climate finance and make green technologies more accessible for the tourism sector through the Bank’s online shopping-style platform: Green Technology Selector. With the objective of advancing the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, UNWTO supports the EBRD’s Green Technology Selector, which can complement UNWTO’s existing online resource efficiency tools … [Read more...] about EBRD and UNWTO collaborate to promote Sustainable Tourism
WTTC new Report on Future of tourism in post-COVID world
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), unveils a new report that explores the implications of the trends for each of four key Travel & Tourism stakeholders: travellers, businesses, workforce, and communities. The report emphasises the importance of taking a global coordinated approach to recovery: enhancing the current seamless travel experience, embracing the integration of new technologies, and enacting global protocols for health and hygiene to ultimately rebuild the confidence … [Read more...] about WTTC new Report on Future of tourism in post-COVID world
UNWTO highlights the importance of Domestic Tourism in Economic Recovery
Recognizing the importance of domestic tourism, the United Nations specialized agency has released the third of its Tourism and COVID-19 Briefing Notes, -Understanding Domestic Tourism and Seizing its Opportunities. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), with domestic tourism set to return faster than international travel, this represents an opportunity for both developed and developing countries to recover from the social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. UNWTO … [Read more...] about UNWTO highlights the importance of Domestic Tourism in Economic Recovery
