Americas
The Regional Representation for the Americas pays particular attention to the specific needs of the National Tourism Administrations, local authorities and tourism enterprises in the region, conducting seminars and conferences on topics of interest to the tourism industry, including courses on tourism human resource development.
Development and Cooperation
Aerial Connectivity Assessment and Promotion for Guatemala
Diagnostic and strategic study of Guatemala’s current air connectivity to identify existing conditions, challenges, and opportunities. Support Guatemala's engagement in key events and meetings with airlines in prioritized regions, facilitating the opening of new air routes that connect the country with strategic markets. Promoting increased frequency and capacity of air routes to and from Guatemala. Advisory report with recommendations on enhancing air connectivity, and a familiarization trip to foster greater airline participation, more competitive fares, and a higher influx of passengers to Guatemala.
Update of Guatemala's Sustainable Tourism Master Plan
Assist INGUAT in revising the Sustainable Tourism Master Plan through a coordinated and participatory approach. The updated Plan will modernize the country's tourism vision and model, as well as the necessary programs and projects to achieve sustainable and competitive sectoral growth. Key features of the updated Plan include a baseline assessment, a detailed short-term action plan or strategy, and a monitoring and reporting system with performance indicators aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Capacity building for stakeholders in the tourism value chain, targeting critical areas for implementing the Master Plan effectively.
Evaluation of Guatemala's Sustainable Tourism Master Plan 2015 - 2025
Support INGUAT in evaluating the implementation of its Sustainable Tourism Master Plan 2015–2025. Measuring social, environmental, and economic outcomes of tourism-related actions and their alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. Deliver recommendations for the Master Plan's next update, fostering a more sustainable and impactful approach to tourism development.
National Strategy and Policy for Sustainable Tourism in the Dominican Republic
Shaping and implementing a sustainable tourism framework for the Dominican Republic to secure its long-term viability and establish its leadership in global tourism. Promote equitable economic growth, safeguard cultural and natural heritage, and enhance the quality of life for local communities. Fostering a more prosperous, inclusive, and equitable society, in alignment with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Investment Guidelines
Adherence to the ICPT
Convention on Tourism Ethics
Sustainable Tourism Initiatives
Latest News
April 10, 2025
South-South Cooperation for Tourism Development Advances at 2nd UN Tourism Africa & Americas Summit
UN Tourism has advanced South-South cooperation in tourism development, putting into action the aims of the Punta Cana Declaration signed by its Member States from Africa and the Americas. Building on the success of the inaugural event, the 2nd UN Tourism Africa & The Americas Summit outlined concrete plans for achieving shared goals, focused on innovation, Technical Cooperation, enhanced connectivity, tourism investments and tourist confidence through security.
March 26, 2025
UN Tourism and CAF Launch Indigenous Tourism Challenge for Latin America and the Caribbean
In a joint effort to promote sustainable development and cultural diversity, UN Tourism and CAF – Development Bank for Latin America and the Caribbean, have launched the Indigenous Tourism Challenge – Latin America and the Caribbean. This initiative seeks to identify and support innovative tourism projects that highlight the richness of cultural expressions and the relationship with the environment of Indigenous peoples in the region.
March 07, 2025
UN Tourism Opens Regional Office for the Americas in Rio
UN Tourism has officially inaugurated its Regional Office for the Americas in Rio de Janeiro.
March 03, 2025
Peru leads the way in embracing STAR to make tourism a pillar of rural development
Peru will harness the power of UN Tourism’s data analysis and management tools to support growth and opportunity in rural destinations.
January 23, 2025
UN Tourism and CAF Advance Tourism Investments in Americas and Launch Guidelines for Brazil and Panama
UN Tourism has further advanced its partnership with the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) with the launch of new guidelines promoting tourism investments in Brazil and Panama.
January 22, 2025
UN Tourism and CAF Strengthen Collaboration to Promote Regional Branding and Sustainable Tourism
UN Tourism and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean will work together to regional branding and support sustainable development through tourism across the Americas.
November 28, 2024
Universidad Siglo 21 Welcomes UN Tourism in Legislation and Sustainable Tourism Seminar
On 26 and 27 November, Córdoba served as the venue of the 2nd International Seminar on Tourism Law, organized by UN Tourism in collaboration with Universidad Siglo 21 and Agencia Córdoba Turismo. The event brought together leading national and international experts to promote tourism as an engine of economic growth, inclusive development and social and environmental sustainability, all of which are issues in which Law plays a key role.
November 14, 2024
UN Tourism awards the most innovative community projects in Colombia
ONU Turismo da a conocer los mejores proyectos de innovación turística comunitaria de las distintas regiones del país.
October 25, 2024
UN Tourism and Amadeus report continued growth in travel to the Americas
A new report released today by Amadeus in collaboration with UN Tourism reveals continued growth in demand for travel to destinations across the Americas, despite economic and geopolitical challenges.
October 21, 2024
Latina women centre stage in new UN Tourism study
UN Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism of Paraguay have released a groundbreaking report on the role of women in the tourism sector. The study was presented ahead of the First Regional Conference on Women’s Empowerment in Tourism in Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Asunción, Paraguay, on 21-22 October.