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May 27, 2025

International tourist arrivals grew 5% in Q1 2025

International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) increased by 5% in the first quarter of 2025 though results were mixed among regions and sub-regions.

Americas

Tourism and Rural Development

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.

All Regions

February 06, 2025

UN Tourism opens call for Best Tourism Villages 2025

UN Tourism has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its prestigious Best Tourism Villages initiative. This initiative marks a continued commitment to advancing rural tourism as a catalyst for sustainable development and inclusion, while celebrating the rich tapestry of cultural and natural heritage, community values, and sustainable practices that make these destinations unique.

May 27, 2025

International tourist arrivals grew 5% in Q1 2025

Peru leads the way in embracing STAR to make tourism a pillar of rural development

UN Tourism opens call for Best Tourism Villages 2025

International tourist arrivals grew 5% in Q1 2025

Africa Day 2025, Video Message, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvil

UN Tourism and FAO Mountain Partnership Launch Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism Project in Pacific SIDS

UN Tourism Names Dr. Larry Dwyer as Winner of 2025 Ulysses Prize

Empowering Innovation and Inclusion: UN Tourism Leads Global Dialogue at Expo 2025 Japan

Gastronomy Tourism takes center stage in the Agenda for Africa

UN Tourism and Università della Svizzera Italiana partner to incorporate Fashion into Cultural Tourism

UN Tourism and World Tourism Alliance Identify Ways to Make Sector Key Driver of Inclusive Development

UN Tourism Launches Investment Guidelines: “Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Indonesia”

UN Tourism Members from Asia and Pacific to Focus on Resilience and Sustainable Tourism for Region

Vienna Joins UN Tourism’s International Network for Sustainable Tourism Observatories

South-South Cooperation for Tourism Development Advances at 2nd UN Tourism Africa & Americas Summit