UN Tourism News #23

UN Tourism News #23

Now more than ever, tourism needs strong political support and joined-up action. Harmonized travel and health rules are essential to restore confidence and restart tourism

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UN Tourism News #23 | 12 April 2021
Harmonized travel and health rules are essential to restore confidence and #RestartTourism

Advancing Harmonized Travel Protocols and Financing Tourism’s Survival

Advancing Harmonized Travel Protocols and Financing Tourism’s Survival

UNWTO has again convened its Global Tourism Crisis Committee to lead the sector in harmonizing travel and health protocols and securing vital financing for businesses struggling to survive an historic crisis.

Tightened Travel Restrictions Underline Current Challenges for Tourism

Tightened Travel Restrictions Underline Current Challenges for Tourism

One in three destinations worldwide are now completely closed to international tourism. The emergence of new variants of the COVID-19 virus has prompted many governments to reverse efforts to ease restrictions on travel, with total closures to tourists most prevalent in Asia and the Pacific and Europe.

Tourist Arrivals Down 87% in January 2021

Tourist Arrivals Down 87% in January 2021 as UNWTO calls for Stronger Coordination to Restart Tourism

New data shows an 87% fall in international tourist arrivals in January as compared to 2020. UNWTO continues to call for stronger coordination on travel protocols between countries to ensure the safe restart of tourism and avoid another year of massive losses for the sector.

Statistics to Guide Restart of Tourism in the Caribbean

UN Agencies Partner for Guide to Help Women in Tourism Recover from Crisis

UNWTO marked International Women’s Day 2021 with the release of our Inclusive Recovery Guide for women in tourism, compiled in collaboration with UN Women. The pandemic risks rolling back progress made towards achieving gender equality and efforts to empower women and girls.

Statistics to Guide Restart of Tourism in the Caribbean

UNWTO Welcomes EU Support and Urges Europe to Lead the Way in Tourism’s Restart

UNWTO has again stressed the importance of collaboration as it welcomed European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas to Madrid for a high-level meeting focused on the joined-up response to the ongoing crisis, and on advancing plans for tourism’s vital restart.

Governments Join Sector Leaders in Backing Principles for International Code to Protect Tourists

Governments Join Sector Leaders in Backing Principles for International Code to Protect Tourists

More than 100 countries, international organizations and leading business groups have agreed to adopt harmonized standards for assisting tourists caught up in emergency situations. The Committee for the Development of an International Code for the Protection of Tourists has agreed on the text of the first two Chapters of the Code, containing seven key principles for a landmark legal code aimed at restoring confidence in international travel in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vaccinate SIDS to Restart Tourism Kickstart Recovery, UNWTO Urges

Vaccinate SIDS to Restart Tourism Kickstart Recovery, UNWTO Urges

UNWTO calls for the international community to show solidarity with Small Island Developing States by ensuring they have access to COVID-19 vaccinations.


On our radar:

UNWTO Students' League UNWTO featured on CCSA statistics report

UNWTO Students' League: Deadline extended: 30 April

UNWTO featured on CCSA statistics report

 

Tomorrow Today - What's new in UNWTO's Innovation, Education and Investments Department?

Innovation:

  • The UNWTO Rural Tourism Global Startup Competition was launched on 6 April seeking to source new startups that advance tourism’s contribution to rural development, support recovery and achieve the SDG’s. Deadline for applications: July 2021.
  • On an onboarding session for the winners of UNWTO SDG Startup Competition, UNWTO partner AWS Startups welcomed the winners with up to $25,000 in AWS credits.

Education:

Investments:


UNWTO media highlights:

BBC Radio UNWTO Secretary-General on BBC Radio 4 - World at One, from 27:21’’

World Economic Forum How global tourism can become more sustainable, inclusive and resilient

hospitality Exclusive interview with UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili

CNN 32% of global destinations are closed to international tourism as governments tighten restrictions: UN report

The Guardian COVID-19: UN agencies partner for guide to help women in tourism

Independent The countries that are closed to tourism

The Wall Street Journal Charting Global Economy: U.S. Income Growth Primes Spending Pump

Telegraph In numbers: How 2020 saw tourism sacrificed at the altar of Covid

Most Popular On Social Media:

UNWTO It's not only about tourism.
It is also about:
- Air cabin crew
- Chefs
- Tour guides
- Hotel receptionists
- Waiters
- Travel agents
It's about the +100 million people who lost their jobs. #RestartTourism

UNWTO Discover #Africa and its people through "A Tour of African Gastronomy".
A breathtaking, generous and wild land.
Boosting the image of Africa as a diverse destination is among the main priorities of the UNWTO Agenda for #Africa.

UNWTO For the +100 million jobs at stake, governments need to implement clear and global protocols, beyond digital certificates.
Governments have a responsibility to cooperate for the safe #RestartTourism. ACT NOW.

UNWTO The #RestartTourism in Small Island Developing States can't be postponed.
Tourism is a lifeline for these leading destinations
Their access to vaccinations must be guaranteed so tourism can keep creating jobs and driving sustainable growth for all.

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