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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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ATREVIA to work with UNWTO to boost tourism in Africa
The ‘Ubuntu: Africa Invites You To Live’ campaign, developed by ATREVIA, a global Communication and Strategic Positioning company, won the Inspiration Africa
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New International Code to provide greater legal protection for Tourists
Tourists are to be given greater legal protection as consumers under new plans being advanced by the World Tourism Organization...
Read moreUNWTO foresees rebound in international tourism in 2021 third quarter
Latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) showing a 70% fall in international arrivals for the first eight months...
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UNWTO insists coordination is vital for the recovery of tourism
Consistent and harmonized travel protocols, enhanced safety measures and the protection of jobs and livelihoods are the main ingredients needed...
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UNWTO foresees will take three or four years to recover tourism previous level
The COVID-19 crisis has accelerated the need to modernise the world's tourism model, a task that requires the commitment of...
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Maroto and UNWTO call for increased security to restore tourism
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, participated yesterday in a meeting convened by the World Tourism Organization...
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Maroto will open a new Shopping Tourism Summit marked by the COVID
The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will be one of the main themes of the tenth edition of the...
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UNWTO and IATA sign agreement to restore confidence in international aviation
Ahead of the G20 summit of the world’s largest economies, which includes a dedicated tourism segment, the World Tourism Organization...
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Zurab Pololikashvili proposes “high-level leadership” to the EU to revive tourism
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) last Tuesday led a high-level delegation to Brussels for a series of...
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Pololikashvili expresses UNWTO’s support for Lebanon’s recovery
The Secretary General of UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, expressed last Thursday the support of this organization to...
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