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Tourism 2022: New Year Message by UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili

“UNWTO is in a good place to use the achievements of 2021 as a springboard for building a better tourism in the years to come,” says Zurab Pololikashvili.

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.

UNWTO Bolsters Teamwork in Tourism with EU

The UNWTO and the European Parliament signed an agreement in Brussels towards the advancement of sustainable tourism across the EU.

New UNWTO Chief Sets Priorities for Tourism

Adapting the tourism sector to new challenges including safety, employment and natural resources are the priorities set by the new UNWTO Secretary General, Zurab Pololikashvili.

1st Int’l Western Silk Road Workshop in Greece Paves Way for Synergies in Tourism

Representatives from 33 countries exchanged best practices on how to advance the contribution of tourism to sustainable development goals, during the 1st International Western Silk Road Workshop in Alexandroupolis, northeastern Greece.

UNWTO Strongly Condemns Attack at Istanbul Ataturk Airport

“Today we were reminded once again that we are facing a global threat that requires a firm and coordinated response by all governments and the international community”, said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, on the attack at ‎Ataturk‬ International Airport in ‎Turkey.

UNWTO: Visa-free Travel on the Rise

The number of tourists traveling the world visa-free is growing, paving the way for further growth of the sector, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reports.

World Environment Day 2015: Message By UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai

Message by UNWTO Secretary General Taleb Rifai on the occasion of World Environment Day 2015.

World Tourism Day 2014: Message By UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai

Official message by UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai for World Tourism Day, 27 September 2014.

UNWTO Shocked By Tragic Loss Of Malaysia Airlines Flight

The UNWTO is deeply shocked by the tragic crash of Malaysia Airline flight MH17. On behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO conveys its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims.

International Tourism Generates $1.4 Trillion In Export Earnings In 2013

Total export earnings generated by international tourism in 2013 reached $1.4 trillion, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

UNWTO: Greece Makes Top 10 Of Largest International Tourism Earners In 2013

Greece is included in the top 10 of the destinations that saw a double-digit growth in international tourism receipts in the first nine months of 2013, according to UNWTO data.