Ulysses Prize Award

The UNWTO Ulysses Prize for excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge is awarded to a distinguished scholar for his/her remarkable contribution to the tourism sector. Being established in 2003, the Prize is given to a prominent representative from academia with outstanding achievements.

Its 16th edition will take place on the occasion of the 25th session of the UNWTO General Assembly to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on 16-20 October 2023.
Dr. Jigang Bao has been named as the winner of this edition. For more information about Dr. Bao, please visit: "Dr. Jigang Bao Wins UNWTO Ulysses Prize for Excellence in Tourism Scholarship"