Tag: Zurab Pololikashvili

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.

Posted On 27 Mar 2023

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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.

Posted On 17 Mar 2023

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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.

Posted On 09 Mar 2023

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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.

Posted On 08 Mar 2023

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UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili speaking during the official inauguration ceremony of ITB Berlin 2023. Photo source: 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.

Posted On 07 Mar 2023

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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.

Posted On 03 Mar 2023

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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.

Posted On 01 Mar 2023

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UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili. Photo source: UNWTO

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.

Posted On 23 Feb 2023

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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.

Posted On 03 Feb 2023

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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).

Posted On 26 Jan 2023

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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.

Posted On 02 Dec 2022

, By Nikos Krinis

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.

Posted On 01 Dec 2022

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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.

Posted On 10 Nov 2022

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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.

Posted On 09 Nov 2022

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WTM London 2022: Ministers’ Summit to Challenge Sector to ‘Rethink Tourism’

Tourism leaders from across the globe will convene for the Ministers’ Summit at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2022 and share their vision for the future of the sector.

Posted On 06 Oct 2022

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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.

Posted On 28 Sep 2022

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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.

Posted On 27 Sep 2022

, By Nikos Krinis

UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili and Indonesia Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno.

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.

Posted On 27 Sep 2022

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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.

Posted On 14 Sep 2022

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