UN Tourism News #25 | FITUR EDITION

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24 May 21

The decision to host FITUR is the kind of boldness we need if we are to restart tourism and so kickstart wider recovery

UN Tourism News #25 | 24 May 2021
FITUR EDITION

Promoting Innovation and Sustainability as FITUR Returns

At FITUR: The International Spanish Tourism Trade Fair (Madrid, 19-23 May 2021), UNWTO ensured sustainability, innovation and responsibility are a central part of the conversation. FITUR was the last global in-person trade fair to take place before the COVID-19 pandemic, and is the first one to return, sending a clear message of the resolve of the tourism sector for a safe and responsible restart.

UNWTO Hosts Tourism Leaders in Madrid

To celebrate the return of the FITUR International Tourism Fair, UNWTO united leaders from the public and private sectors to send out a strong message that tourism is ready to return.

Ideas to Build Back Better: SDGS Start-up Competition Final Held in Madrid

On the eve of FITUR, Innovators with ideas to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals were celebrated in Madrid. The final of the UNWTO SDGs Global Startup Competition saw 25 entrepreneurs and enterprises recognized for their creativity and commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 ambitious goals.

Power of Investments for African Tourism Highlighted as Investour Returns

The importance of unlocking the potential of investments for growing African tourism was highlighted as leaders from across the sector met virtually for the 2021 edition of INVESTOUR.

Tourism For All – UNWTO Presents “Accessibility and Inclusive Tourism Development” - Compendium of Best Practices

The UNWTO Affiliate Members Department, within the framework of the activities of the Working Group on Accessible Tourism, organized the Expert Meeting on Accessible Tourism – Good Practices on Accessible Tourism in Nature Areas at FITUR Next.

UNWTO Gives Voice to the Initiatives of the Private Sector at FITUR 2021

UNWTO Affiliate Members from the tourism sector presented their initiatives on tourism recovery at the ‘’UNWTO Affiliate Members Corner’’, held on 21 May at FITUR 2021. The event saw initiatives covering topics such as the digitalization, innovation and marketing strategies.

UNWTO Supports Special Edition of the CaixaBank Hotels & Tourism Awards at FITUR

The third edition of the CaixaBank Hotels & Tourism Awards was held today at the CaixaBank stand at Fitur, the first major international mobility experience in Europe this year, with the presence of Ion Vilcu, Director of the Affiliate Members Department of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), and representatives of CaixaBank Hotels & Tourism.

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	We celebrate the return of #FITUR2021 uniting leaders under a common message: #tourism is ready to return. These unprecedented levels of political support reflect tourism's ability build recovery. #RestartTourism

	Today we celebrated the winners of UNWTO SDGs Global Startup Competition. The final of this #GlobalGoal Competition recognizes the power of innovation and entrepreneurship for the achievement of the #2030Agenda. Congratulations to all the winners!

	UNWTO SG Zurab Pololikashvili at #fitur2021: “Tourism came to a halt right after FITUR 2020, and it is now restarting at #FITUR 2021. Glad to witness the sector’s efforts for a sustainable, inclusive and safe recovery. Together we #RestartTourism!”

	At #FITUR2021 we launched #UNWTO Accessibility and Inclusive Tourism Development – Compendium of Best Practices. The publication provides relevant tools and resources to make #tourism destinations, facilities and services accessible for all!