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UNWTO and Council of Europe Join Forces to Promote Cultural Routes

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Council of Europe will work together to enhance the tourist experience along Europe's Cultural Routes.

Posted On 23 Nov 2021

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Tourism Unites to Cut Emissions in Half by 2030, Achieve Net Zero by 2050

Some of tourism’s biggest businesses have committed to cut emissions in half by 2030 and achieve Net Zero by 2050 at the latest, with the launch of the ‘Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism’.

Posted On 15 Nov 2021

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UNWTO: Women’s Empowerment Takes Centre Stage in Tourism Recovery

The UNWTO has launched the Centre Stage project, placing women’s empowerment and gender equality at the heart of recovery plans in tourism.

Posted On 12 Nov 2021

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Halkidiki Tourism Execs Optimistic After WTM London Expo

Halkidiki Tourism Organization executives appear optimistic for the 2022 tourism season as early bookings for 2022 from the UK market are on the up.

Posted On 05 Nov 2021

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UNWTO: 24th General Assembly to Focus on Innovation and Education for Tourism’s Restart

The UNWTO's 24th General Assembly, scheduled to take place in Madrid from 30 November - 3 December, will focus on the significance of innovation and education for tourism recovery.

Posted On 29 Oct 2021

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WTM London: Investing in Tourism’s Sustainable Future on the Agenda of Ministers’ Summit 2021

Tourism leaders from around the world will come together for the Ministers’ Summit at WTM London in November and commit to invest in the sector’s sustainable future.

Posted On 21 Oct 2021

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WTD 2021: Greece Looking to Redefine Tourism Goals

On the occasion of World Tourism Day, key Greek tourism figures sent the message that the time has come for changes in order for the sector to face future challenges.

Posted On 27 Sep 2021

, By Nikos Krinis

WTD 2021: Greece Says ‘Thank You’ to Those Supporting the Tourism Industry – Video

On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2021, the Greek National Tourism Organization released a video expressing its gratitude to the people keeping the industry alive.

Posted On 27 Sep 2021

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World Tourism Day 2021 to Focus on Inclusivity

The UNWTO is inviting member and non-member states, businesses and individuals to celebrate inclusivity during World Tourism Day 2021 on September 27.

Posted On 24 Sep 2021

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Three Greek Municipalities Nominated for UNWTO ‘Best Tourism Villages’ Award

The municipalities of Alonissos, Western Samos and Soufli are Greece’s nominees for the “Best Tourism Villages” award, an initiative by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Posted On 23 Sep 2021

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The Glasgow Declaration: Global Tourism Industry Urged to Accelerate Climate Action

Leading tourism organizations are urging the industry’s businesses and associations to commit to a decade of climate action to cut tourism emissions at least in half over the next decade.

Posted On 22 Sep 2021

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Greece Presents Wine Tourism Strategy at UNWTO Global Event

Greece’s wine tourism strategy was presented to a wide range of experts by Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki at the 5th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism in Portugal.

Posted On 15 Sep 2021

, By Nikos Krinis

Soufli Vying for UNWTO ‘Best Tourism Village’ Title

Soufli in Greece is aiming to be among the “Best Tourism Villages”, an initiative of the UNWTO to identify villages of member states that offer to tourism in rural areas.

Posted On 10 Sep 2021

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

Greece Looks to Promote its Tourism Villages Through UNWTO Initiative

The Greek Tourism Ministry is inviting the country’s villages to take part in an UNWTO initiative that will promote the ‘Best Tourism Villages’ of its member states.

Posted On 05 Aug 2021

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New Study On Athens’ Tourism Carrying Capacity Starts

A new study on Athens’ tourism carrying capacity has launched by the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage and the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency.

Posted On 30 Jul 2021

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International Travel Still on Hold Despite Uptick in May, Says UNWTO

Despite a small uptick in May, the emergence of Covid-19 variants is weighing on the recovery of international travel, says the UNWTO.

Posted On 21 Jul 2021

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Tourism Takes Action on Plastic Waste and Pollution

The UNWTO’s Global Tourism Plastics Initiative has welcomed 32 new signatories, including accommodation providers, tour operators and online platforms.

Posted On 13 Jul 2021

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Int’l Tourism Crash May Cost Global Economy $4 Trillion, Says Report

The crash in international tourism due to the Covid-19 pandemic could cause a loss of more than $4 trillion to the global GDP for 2020 and 2021, says a new report.

Posted On 30 Jun 2021

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UNWTO Launches ‘Jobs Factory’ to Kickstart Tourism Employment Recovery

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched the ‘Jobs Factory’, a global hospitality network designed to connect talent with employers across the sector.

Posted On 18 Jun 2021

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