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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.

Europe

April 04, 2025

UN Tourism and Lithuania Partner to Boost Innovation and Visibility

UN Tourism and the Ministry of the Economy and Innovation of Lithuania have agreed on a shared vision for tourism development in the country for the period 2025–2027. In addition to accelerating digital transformation, innovation and investments in the sector, the strengthened partnership will also focus on governance and destination management to ensure the continued growth of Lithuanian tourism.

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 15, 2025

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

UN Tourism and Lithuania Partner to Boost Innovation and Visibility

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

UN Tourism opens call for Best Tourism Villages 2025

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

UN Tourism and UNCTAD Unveil Guiding Principles for Sustainable Investment in Tourism

UN Tourism and Lithuania Partner to Boost Innovation and Visibility

UN Tourism Secretary-General Concludes Landmark Visit to China, Strengthening Global Tourism Cooperation