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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 Brazil seal partnership to give a strong boost to tourism in the region
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, met yesterday with Brazil's new Minister of Tourism, Daniela Carneiro,...
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UNWTO welcomes China’s tourism reopening as ‘final piece’ to recover the sector
UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has heralded the re-opening of China as ‘the final piece in tourism’s recovery’ from the...
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UNWTO Secretary-General stresses tourism maintains support to Ukraine
“This week, we mark a sad anniversary. It has been one year since the Russian Federation chose to invade Ukraine,...
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UNWTO and Antigua and Barbuda bet on tourism as vector for economic growth
UNWTO has identified the potential of tourism to drive economic growth and social opportunity across its newest Member State, Antigua...
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G20 Working Group on Tourism focuses on fulfilling 2030 Agenda
The first meeting of the G20 Tourism Working Group to be held under the Indian Presidency placed the focus on...
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Yucatan joins UNWTO’s network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories
UNWTO has welcomed Yucatán’s Tourism Observatory into its International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO).
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UNWTO highlights its role as “bridge between public and private leaders” at FITUR
As the Madrid International Tourism Fair Fitur 2023 is over, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) underlined its role as a...
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UNWTO-CAF agreement to foster tourism investment in Latin America and Caribbean
The UNWTO and the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) will partner to promote and retain investment in tourism throughout...
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FITUR opens doors with an eye on sustainability and job creation in tourism sector
"Investment in tourism and the human factor are two vital issues" that UNWTO has made its priorities for 2023, said...
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UNWTO expects tourism to return to pre-pandemic levels in some regions
After a stronger than expected recovery in 2022, international tourist arrivals are likely to return to pre-pandemic levels in Europe...
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