UN Tourism News
To mark the start of the United Nations ‘Decade of Action’, UN Tourism News was launched to provide the latest updates of UNWTO’s work and key insights from the world of tourism as the sector leads the way in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Tourism Grows Back, Mindful Of Tests To Come
Tourism Grows Back, Mindful Of Tests To Come
According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism saw a strong rebound in the first five months of 2022, with almost 250 million international arrivals recorded. This compares to 77 million arrivals from January to May 2021 and means that the sector has recovered almost half (46%) of pre-pandemic 2019 levels.
UN TOURISM NEWS #46Tourism for Youth Empowerment
Tourism for Youth Empowerment
The Global Youth Tourism Summit (GYTS) is a new platform, developed by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), that aims to empower youth to take an active part in decision-making processes within the tourism sector.
UN TOURISM NEWS #45Tourism Moves Beyond Recovery
Tourism Moves Beyond Recovery
Tourism is united and determined like never before, and UNWTO is guiding it forward, with inclusivity and sustainability at the very heart of all our work.
UN Tourism News #44Coordination, Digitalization and Safety at the Heart of Tourism’s Restart
Coordination, Digitalization and Safety at the Heart of Tourism’s Restart
The American Members of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have met to assess the current state of the sector and plan for its sustainable future. The 67th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Americas brought tourism leaders from across the region together in the leading destination of Punta del Este, Uruguay.
UN TOURISM NEWS #43Tourism United for Peace and Understanding
Tourism United for Peace and Understanding
RUSSIA SUSPENDED FROM UNWTO: Meeting for a first extraordinary UNWTO General Assembly, Members debated the suspension of Russia from the Organization. The Russian delegation avoided to step up and defend its position, and instead announced its withdrawal from UNWTO before the debate took place.
UN Tourism News #42Tourism Grows Amidst Uncertainty
Tourism Grows Amidst Uncertainty
International tourism continued its recovery in January 2022, with a much better performance compared to the weak start to 2021. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine adds pressure to existing economic uncertainties, coupled with many Covid-related travel restrictions still in place.
UN Tourism News #41Tourism Raises its voice for Peace
Tourism Raises its voice for Peace
After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, people, as well as our whole societies and economies, have suffered enough. We cannot afford for this to continue. We must rebuild and look to the future with hope, not fear.
UN Tourism News 40UN Tourism News | FITUR 2022 Edition
UN Tourism News | FITUR 2022 Edition
The first 2022 issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer indicates that rising rates of vaccination, combined with easing of travel restrictions due to increased cross-border coordination and protocols, have all helped release pent up demand.
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