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
UNWTO and Partners putting women’s empowerment centre stage in tourism’s recovery
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched the ‘Centre Stage’ project, with the support of German Federal Ministry for Economic Development (BMZ), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and UN Women. Over the course of one year, from November 2021 – November 2022, the project will support the tourism sector in placing women’s empowerment and gender equality at the heart of recovery plans following the COVID-19 pandemic. The project will be piloted in … [Read more...] about UNWTO and Partners putting women’s empowerment centre stage in tourism’s recovery
$2 Million Grant to accelerate tourism in Cook Islands
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will help the Cook Islands prepare for the return of tourists through a $2 million grant from the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction, financed by the Government of Japan. Together with $500,000 of in-kind contribution from the Government of the Cook Islands, the grant will fund the Supporting Safe Recovery of Travel and Tourism Project, which will improve the Cook Islands’ airport and health services. Over 10,000 men and women in the Cook Islands will benefit … [Read more...] about $2 Million Grant to accelerate tourism in Cook Islands
Mongolia: ADB to support second sustainable tourism development project
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved the release of $32 million in financing and grant funding in ADB’s second tourism project to enhance and diversify sustainable tourism development in Mongolia. The project will support the development of tourism in three aimags (provinces) of western Mongolia, focused on benefits for communities, conservation of wilderness and heritage values, and post-coronavirus disease (COVID-19) recovery and resilience. About 16,296 local residents are … [Read more...] about Mongolia: ADB to support second sustainable tourism development project
IDB calls on companies and entities to develop technological diagnoses of tourism
Within the Future Tourism Program, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is looking for companies and other entities with technological experience in the tourism sector to develop diagnoses on the technological readiness of tourist destinations in Mexico and Central America, the Caribbean and South America. The call for proposals is open until November 5. It will support the diagnosis of the use of digital technologies to face the main challenges of the sector. It will also support the … [Read more...] about IDB calls on companies and entities to develop technological diagnoses of tourism
UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit commits to investing in tourism sustainable future
Tourism leaders from around the world will once again come together for the UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit at WTM London this November, to commit to investing in the sector’s sustainable future. The summit is the largest annual gathering of tourism ministers and will take place on Tuesday 2nd November during WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry. Ministers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts are invited to take part. WTM London Exhibition Director, … [Read more...] about UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit commits to investing in tourism sustainable future
São Tomé and Príncipe: US$10.7m grant to help SMEs in agriculture and tourism
In Abidjan, the Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved a grant of US $ 10.7 million to São Tomé and Príncipe for the implementation of the first phase of the Zuntámon Initiative, within the framework of the Lusophone Compact. The project aims to improve the business environment by removing specific bottlenecks that hinder private sector-led growth. The project will also strengthen capacity and access to markets and credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) … [Read more...] about São Tomé and Príncipe: US$10.7m grant to help SMEs in agriculture and tourism
Saudi Arabia: ‘Tourism Experiences of the Future’ challenge | Apply today!
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and NEOM have joined hands for a new initiative focused on the future of tourism in Saudi Arabia. The ‘Tourism Experiences of the Future’ challenge will source innovative ideas and disruptive business models related to the tourism needs of the future, in line with growing demand for new experiences. All proposals must be aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and should include the introduction or adaptation of digital and … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia: ‘Tourism Experiences of the Future’ challenge | Apply today!
