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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.

Medical and Health Tourism Sector to Have Dedicated Hall at ITB Berlin

ITB Berlin 2023 will showcase the medical and health tourism sector in a dedicated hall, featuring expert presentations and discussions.

Global Tourism Recoups 65% of Pre-pandemic Levels  

Global tourism edges closer to pre-Covid levels recovering 65% percent of 2019 activity, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Global Tourism Unites on Climate Action Plans at COP27

Tourism bodies across the globe pledged at this year’s COP27 to take hands-on action to address climate change.

WTM: Tourism Should Focus on Equal Pay, Gender Equality Training

Equal pay and gender equality training are crucial to ensuring the tourism sector is a fair employment space, according to findings of a UNWTO survey presented at WTM London.

UNWTO Says Education, Jobs Key to Future of Tourism

Education and jobs topped the 16th ministers’ summit agenda at the WTM London 2022 travel and tourism expo.

Global Tourism Picking Up Pace but Still Behind 2019

International tourism continued to show strong signs of recovery, with arrivals reaching 57% of pre-pandemic levels in the first seven months of 2022.

UNWTO: Protecting People and Places Global Tourism Priority

Held around the theme of ‘Rethinking Tourism’, World Tourism Day 2022 emphasized the sector’s unique potential to drive recovery and deliver positive change for people everywhere.

UNWTO Suspends Russia’s Membership

The Russian Federation has been suspended from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), losing its rights and privileges as part of the United Nations specialized agency.

Sommet Education Releases ‘The State of Hospitality 2022’ Insight Report

Industry leaders from around the world have contributed to “The State of Hospitality 2022” insight report by Sommet Education, the education group specializing in hospitality management.

UNWTO to Hold Emergency General Assembly on Russian Membership

The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will hold an extraordinary general assembly to address the suspension of the Russian Federation’s membership.

World Tourism Organization to Consider Suspending Russia’s UNWTO Membership

The UNWTO Executive Council will hold an emergency session on March 8 to discuss the request of several member countries for the suspension of Russia from UNWTO membership.

UN Report Says Tourism Recovery this Year is Crucial

Ensuring the tourism sector restarts fully in 2022 in the aftermath of Covid-19 is crucial due to its direct contribution to national economies and individual livelihoods, says a United Nations report.

UNWTO: 2021 Int’l Tourism Arrivals to Remain 70-75% Below 2019 Levels

International tourist arrivals in 2021 are set to remain 70-75% below 2019 levels, marking a similar decline as in 2020, according to the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

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.

UNWTO Poll: Experts Expect 2019 Tourism Levels in 2024

Nearly half of sector experts expect to see international tourism returning to pre-pandemic 2019 levels in 2024 or later, says the UNWTO Panel of Experts.

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.

WTM London Gives Sneak Preview of 2021 Conference Program

WTM London 2021 has released a sneak preview of the main live events that will take place on the WTM Global Stage at ExCeL London during November 1–3.

UNWTO Athens: Greek PM Says Safe Travel, Retaining Jobs Key Priorities  

Greece’s main concern is to ensure safe travel and retain jobs, said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during the 66th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe (CEU) that is taking place in Athens.

Greece Proposes Three Steps to Restart Tourism

Covid-19 vaccination, rapid testing and exchange of data are the three keys to restarting tourism, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said during a UNWTO meeting in Madrid.