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‘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.

UNWTO Expects Reopening of China to Accelerate Global Tourism Recovery

The reopening of China will accelerate global tourism recovery and serve as a major boost to economic growth, says the UNWTO.

ITB Berlin 2023: High-profile Lineup for Opening Ceremony on March 6

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Gariashvili will open the ITB Berlin 2023 tourism expo with a showcase of traditional Georgian dances and music.

UNWTO: One Year On, Tourism Stands Firm in Support of Ukraine

One year since the Russian Federation chose to invade Ukraine, the UNWTO has reiterated tourism’s calls for peace.

UNWTO Announces Winning Tourism Startups of ‘Awake Challenge’

The UNWTO has announced the 15 winners of its “Awake Challenge”, celebrating the startups that can contribute to the development of a sustainable tourism sector.

GNTO: Travelers from Spain, Latin America are Booking Holidays to Greece this Year

Greece this year is on the bucket lists of travelers from Spain and markets of Latin America, according to feedback from the Fitur 2023 expo provided by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

UNWTO Sees Pre-Covid Tourist Levels Returning in 2023

The UNWTO expects Europe and several other regions to achieve pre-Covid 2019 tourist levels this year on the back of a very strong 2022.

EU Sets New European Agenda for Tourism

A new European Agenda for Tourism includes a series of proposals to help member states and stakeholders make the tourism sector more sustainable, resilient and digitalised by 2030.

UNWTO and European Commission Share Joint Vision for Tourism’s Future

UNWTO has joined the European Commission in emphasizing the importance of jobs, education and investments for achieving the shared vision for a revitalized tourism sector.

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).

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.

Greece Celebrates World Tourism Day 2022

The need to “rethink tourism” in Greece was highlighted by the country’s key tourism figures on World Tourism Day 2022.

World Tourism Day: Travelers Get a Taste of ‘Greek Breakfast’ at Athens Airport

Travelers departing from Athens on Monday had the chance to sample a “Greek Breakfast” right before their trip back home, during an event held in celebration of World Tourism Day 2022.

UNWTO Wine Tourism Conference to Focus on Innovation, Sustainability and Creativity

The World Tourism Organization will hold its 6th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism in Alba in the Piemonte region of Italy during September 19-21.

‘Rethink Tourism’: Sector Gets Ready to Celebrate World Tourism Day 2022

The countdown to World Tourism Day 2022 is now underway, with every part of the sector invited to be an active part of the annual celebrations.

UNWTO: First Global Youth Tourism Summit to Take Place in Sorrento, Italy

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is getting ready to host its first Global Youth Tourism Summit, that will bring more than 130 young people from 60 countries to Sorrento, Italy, next week.

UNWTO Launches Digital Futures Programme for Tourism SMEs

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched the Digital Futures Programme, designed to accelerate the adoption of new technology among tourism enterprises.

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.

UNWTO Calls on Start-ups to Join ‘Awake Tourism Challenge’

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is inviting disruptive start-ups to take part in the second edition of its global flagship competition under the name of “Awake Tourism Challenge”.

Aviation: New Carbon Footprint Indicator Sees Greece Doing Well

Mabrian Technologies compares the aviation carbon footprint of Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece for 2019 with 2022 in its new carbon footprint indicator.