UNWTO News
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. UNWTO advocates for tourism in the global agenda as a driver of socio-economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability and offers leadership and support to the sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide.
Led by Secretary General, Zurab Pololikashvili, UNWTO has widened its scope of work, including innovation, digital transformation, investment and online education.
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UNWTO and Facebook to help states use digital marketing to revive tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Facebook have partnered to help global destinations make use of the power of digital
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UNWTO secretary-general welcomes Dominican Republic and Guatemala presidents
The secretary-general of the World Tourism Organization, Zurab Pololikashvili, received yesterday at the headquarters of this organization
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UNWTO proposes measures to harmonize travel protocols and recover tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has again convened its Global Tourism Crisis Committee to lead the sector in harmonizing travel
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UNWTO, ONCE Foundation and ENAT extend alliance to promote accessible tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will continue to build on its successful partnership with the Spanish ONCE Foundation and the
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UNWTO opens start-up competition to accelerate rural development through tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched a new competition to identify the best ideas that will help rural communities...
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UNWTO welcomes EU support and urges Europe to lead the way in tourism’s restart
UNWTO has again stressed the importance of collaboration as it welcomed European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas to Madrid
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Vaccinate SIDS to restart tourism kickstart recovery, UNWTO urges
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is calling for the international community to show solidarity with Small Island Developing States by
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Governments join sector leaders in backing international code to protect tourists
More than 100 countries, alongside international organizations and leading business groups have agreed to adopt harmonized standards for assisting
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Insurance company Allianz Partners joins UNWTO Affiliate Members Network
The World Tourism Organization has welcomed Allianz Partners into its global network of Affiliate Members. With a presence in 75...
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UNWTO calls for more equal and sustainable future for tourism at ITB Berlin now
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has returned to ITB Berlin to lead the conversation on the current challenges facing the...
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