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UNWTO Conference Forging the Future of Sustainable Wine Tourism

With a strong focus on the future of wine tourism, the 7th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism will be held in La Rioja, Spain (22-24 November 2023), one of…

GSTC Partners with WTTC to Strengthen Global Hospitality Standards

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announce a major new partnership, aligning to establish a structured framework for hotel sustainability, leading to…

Executive Council Endorses UNWTO Plan of Work in Samarkand

The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization has analysed and approved its vision to transform the sector. Meeting for its 119th session, Members were also presented with the Organization’s…

UNWTO General Assembly Concludes with Clear Vision for Tourism

Global tourism leaders have further advanced plans for a more ethical, diverse sector led by a growing UNWTO. The 25th session of the UNWTO General Assembly convened for a second…

UNWTO Names its Best Tourism Villages 2023

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced its list of Best Tourism Villages 2023. The accolate recogonizes villages that are leading in nurturing rural areas and preserving landscapes, cultural diversity,…

UNWTO 8th Gastronomy Tourism Forum Strengthens the Sector Foundation

The 8th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism was held Oct. 5-7 in Donostia–San Sebastian, Spain. The event was organized by UNWTO and its Affiliate Member, the Basque Culinary Center (BCC),…

UNWTO Affiliate Members Advance Public-Private Cooperation in Tourism

The Affiliate Members of the World Tourism Organization, made up of businesses, destinations and civil society actors, have met to bolster public-private cooperation around shared goals. The Affiliate Members Plenary Session,…

Women’s Participation in Tourism Critical to Growth of Global Sector

Public-private collaboration ensure women receive training, networks and finance needed to build secure careers. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reiterated the importance of women’s engagement in Travel &…

UNWTO to Host World’s Top Tourism Authorities at Crucial General Assembly

With only a few days to go until the start of its 25th General Assembly, sector leaders have joined international organizations in commending UNWTO’s role in guiding tourism through crisis…

WTTC and Saudi Arabia Extend Partnership

In a significant milestone, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia have announced the extension of their partnership through the signing of…