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World Tourism Day 2023 to Focus on Green Investments

The need for more and better-targeted investments for people, the planet and prosperity will be at the center of World Tourism Day (WTD) 2023.

Thessaloniki in the Running to Host UNWTO Global Wine Tourism Conference 2024

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming for Thessaloniki to be the host city for the UNWTO Global Wine Tourism Conference 2024.

UNWTO to Hold World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in Spain

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will hold the 8th World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain, in October.

UNWTO to Help Thassos Rebuild Tourism Sector in Inclusive Way

UNWTO has recently partnered with the Municipality of Thassos to boost tourism in an inclusive way.

Skift: Athens Among Top 10 Most Searched Summer 2023 Travel Destinations

Skift’s 2023 State of Travel Report found Athens as one of the world’s most searched destinations this summer.

Kalavryta Nominated for Best Tourism Village 2023 Title

Kalavryta in the Peloponnese is one of Greece’s nominees for the “Best Tourism Villages” label, an initiative launched by the UNWTO to promote the role of rural tourism.

WTTC & UNWTO Sign Historic MOU to Advance Public-Private Sector Cooperation in Tourism

In an historic first, the major global tourism bodies WTTC and UNWTO have partnered to drive Travel & Tourism.

Op-Ed: ‘The right people and investments are needed for a more sustainable tourism sector’ – Zurab Pololikashvili, UNWTO

World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili talks to GTP and sets the stage for sustainable travel and growth.

UNWTO: New Tourism Narrative Needed

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is underlining the need to change the tourism narrative and portray the sector as a driver of development.

Europe Travel Commission Launches Climate Action Plan

The European Travel Commission (ETC) wants ‘impactful initiatives’ from its members after launching its climate action plan.

Tourism on Track for Full Recovery, Says UNWTO

International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during January-March 2023 than in the same period of 2022.

UNWTO and GTEF Announce Plans for Enhanced Partnership and Annual Forum

UNWTO and GTEF plan closer collaboration for a revamped annual forum, alternating host countries with 10th edition focused on tourism growth and development.

UNWTO Unites South East Europe Tourism Ministers Around Shared Sustainability Goals

The UNWTO brought together tourism ministers from South East Europe and set the foundations for unprecedented high-level collaboration on projects in the region.

UNWTO and AVIAREPS to Offer Destination Marketing Grants to Five Countries in Europe

UNWTO will work with its affiliate member AVIAREPS to offer grants for destination marketing and research services to five countries in Europe.

Best Tourism Villages 2023: UNWTO Invites Applications

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is now accepting applications for the third edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative.

ITB Berlin: UNWTO Says Tourism Comeback Starts with Positive Change

The global travel and tourism industry is back on track with arrivals expected to reach 80 to 95% of 2019 levels this year, according to the UNWTO.

Greek Costa Nostrum Among UNWTO Startup Competition Finalists

Greece’s Costa Nostrum is among the global finalists of the UNWTO Startup Competition for Island Destinations that will pitch their smart tourism solutions at the Tourism Teach Adventures Canarias 2023.

TUI Care Foundation and UNWTO Announce Tourism Development Fund for Least Developed Countries

The TUI Care Foundation and the UNWTO announced the launch of a Tourism for Development Fund for least developed countries including Cambodia, Uganda and Zambia.

UNWTO: Women Take ‘Centre Stage’ in Tourism Development

Tourism must continue to deliver on its potential as a driver of women’s empowerment and opportunity, according to the UNWTO.

‘Tourism Always Comes Back’ – UNWTO Celebrates Reopening of ITB Berlin as Live Event

Tourism is on track to achieve full recovery in 2023, the UNWTO’s head told sector leaders at ITB Berlin.