A new initiative by UN Tourism, the Mountain Partnership Secretariat at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO) seeks to strengthen the connection between agrifood systems and tourism in seven Pacific Islands. By designing tourism experiences and itineraries that showcase local products and gastronomy, the project aims to maximize value for producers, communities, and destinations in the Pacific SIDS.

At Japan’s Expo 2025, UN Tourism highlighted the key role of innovation and education for driving transformation and female empowerment in the sector.

UN Tourism has launched the latest edition in its series of investment guidelines: Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Indonesia. This comprehensive publication offers global investors a clear and data-driven overview of the vast opportunities in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic tourism markets.

UN Tourism has brought together its Members States from across Asia and the Pacific to guide the sector’s development beyond recovery and towards greater resilience and sustainability.

The leadership of UN Tourism has successfully concluded a high-profile visit to China, reinforcing strategic partnerships and advancing sustainable tourism initiatives across key regions. The visit by Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili featured engagements with senior government officials, industry leaders, and international development agencies, further deepening UN Tourism’s collaboration with China.

UN Tourism and China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism have further strengthened their strategic partnership as they work together to champion the sector’s role as a driver of international cooperation and development.