The Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) 2023, themed "Destination 2030: Unlocking the Power of Tourism for Business and Development," has successfully concluded, highlighting the pivotal role of tourism in global development and business.

International tourism is making a robust comeback, with arrival numbers reaching 84% of pre-pandemic levels in the first seven months of 2023, as per the latest UNWTO data. The Middle East, Europe, and Africa are at the forefront of this global

The much-anticipated World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism is set to return to Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain from 5-7 October.

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and India's G20 Presidency have launched the G20 Tourism and SDGs Dashboard. The new tool is aimed at advancing the contribution of tourism policies and initiatives towards the Sustainable

In an effort to accelerate innovation, education, and sustainability in the tourism sector, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has partnered with Alpitour World as a strategic collaborator.

In a significant move to drive sustainable tourism investments in the Americas, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has further strengthened its cooperation with the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean

The 68th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Americas brought together high-level delegations from 20 countries, as tourism leaders across the region committed to promoting ethical and inclusive tourism for economic recovery.

The 49th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Middle East brought high-level delegations from 12 countries together at the Dead Sea, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, to assess the current state of tourism in the region and advance

The 68th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Europe (31 May – 2 June, Sofia, Bulgaria), assessed the current state of tourism in the region while also recognizing the vital importance of education, jobs and investments for a more

Against the backdrop of the 118th session of its Executive Council in Punta Cana, UNWTO hosted a special Thematic Session.

United Nations World Tourism Organization announced that international tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people traveling during the first quarter of 2023 than in the same period of 2022.

Mountain tourism represents between 9 and 16% of international tourist arrivals worldwide, translating into 195 to 375 million tourists for 2019 alone.

UNWTO and the Global Tourism Economic Forum (GTEF) have outlined their plans for stronger and closer collaboration.

The importance of tourism for the economic development and empowerment of rural communities was underscored as the leaders of UNWTO and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) met in Rome today.

UNWTO has opened applications for the third edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative. Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO was launched in 2021 as part of the Organization's work to make tourism a driver of rural development and

UNWTO has launched a new Startup Competition to support women tourism tech entrepreneurs and innovators across the Middle East.

Leading a high-level delegation to the city of Hangzhou to join in the official re-opening, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, warmly welcomed the lifting of travel restrictions as a major boost to

The first meeting of the G20 Tourism Working Group is held under the Indian Presidency. Held in the Rann of Kutch (7-9 February), at the meeting UNWTO worked as the knowledge partner to the Presidency to deliver the Goa Roadmap for Tourism

According to new data UNWTO, more than 900 million tourists traveled internationally in 2022 – double the number recorded in 2021 though still 63% of pre-pandemic levels.

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announced the winners of ‘Best Tourism Villages 2022’. There are 32 destinations from all around the world.

During COP15 in Montreal, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) announced a new collaboration which will bring together the public

UNWTO convened its Executive Council in Marrakesh, Morocco, as the sector’s recovery continues to gather pace.

International tourism is on track to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022, says United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili told tourism sector leaders as education, sustainability, and governance took center stage at the Ministers’ Summit at the World Travel Market.

The Travel & Tourism private sector was invited to the G20 Tourism Ministers’ meeting, when the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) addressed the Group of Twenty in Bali, Indonesia.

The official World Tourism Day celebration is being held in Bali Nusa Dua, Indonesia, today - 27 September, highlighting the shift toward tourism being recognized as a crucial pillar of development.

International tourism continued to show strong signs of recovery, says the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announced on August 1 that international tourism continues to show signs of a strong and steady recovery from the impact of the pandemic despite significant mounting economic and geopolitical challenges.

UNWTO delegation led by Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili met with President Abdo Benitez to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities for tourism in Paraguay and identify ways of working

The music promoter Pino Sagliocco has been unveiled as the newest UNWTO Special Ambassador, joining a growing list of illustrious figures using their influence and celebrity to promote the power of tourism.