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UNWTO has celebrated the biggest Ministers Summit on record as it brought tourism leaders together on the opening day of the World Travel Market in London to focus on education and skills development. Welcoming a record 40 Ministers of Tourism, representing every global region and destinations of all sizes, UNWTO Executive Director Natalia Bayona underscored the vital importance of investing …
The UNWTO will host its conference on wine tourism in La Rioja, Spain. With a strong focus on the future of wine tourism, the 7th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism will be held from 22-24 November 2023, one of the world’s leading wine regions. This event according to the UNWTO will gather diverse industry players around data, governance, innovation, …
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have launched a joint report on the use of big data for better tourism planning and management. According to UNWTO, the report features examples from across Asia and the Pacific region while also showcasing the main trends in the use of big data in tourism at the forefront of …
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said one out of five destinations continue to have their borders completely closed as new surges of COVID-19 impact the restart of international tourism. UNWTO said its latest research shows that 98% of all destinations have some kind of travel restrictions in place. The report revealed that 46 destinations currently have their borders completely closed …
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said it has formalized a new Memorandum of Understanding with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Signed by ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano, and by UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, the new agreement aims to strengthen the relationship between air transport and tourism in research, policy and management areas, improve coordination on efficient border management priorities, …
By Roland Ohaeri Early September, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) threw light on a vital aspect of the tourism and travel industry, which is tourism investment. Of great challenge is the paucity of investment in the tourism sector in Africa, which has left many tourism potentials unexploited on the continent. The UNWTO celebrated the second edition …
Alain St. Ange, President of the African Tourism Board, and Cuthbert Ncube, Chairman of the Organisation have expressed sadness over the passing of President Kenneth Kaunda, the Founding President of Zambia. Alain St. Ange was joined by Cuthbert Ncube to express the African Tourism Board’s sympathy to the Government and People of Zambia and to the Kaunda family on …
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said international tourist arrivals were down 83% in the first quarter of 2021 as widespread travel restrictions remained in place. However, the UNWTO Confidence Index shows signs of a slow uptick in confidence. UNWTO revealed that between January and March 2021 destinations around the world welcomed 180 million fewer international arrivals compared to the …
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 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. The ninth meeting of the Crisis Committee advanced solutions to the biggest challenges standing in the way of international travel returning. UNWTO said committee members …
The World Tourism Organization ( UNWTO) said its Travel Restrictions Report provides a comprehensive overview of the regulations in place in 217 destinations worldwide. While previous editions had shown a movement towards easing or lifting restrictions on travel, the latest report shows that the persistent seriousness of the epidemiological situation has caused governments to adopt a more cautious approach. According …
