UNWTO: investing in travel and tourism is essential after Covid-19
Zurab Pololikashvili said: “Well-targeted investments can stimulate entrepreneurship, create jobs and drive tourism’ green transformation”.
First ISO on “accessible tourism” is published: tourism for all
This is an international standard offering guidelines to ensure access and enjoyment of tourism for all on an equal basis.
Will vaccines and digital solutions help the easing of travel restrictions?
Restrictions apply to fully vaccinated passengers, and 17 percent of destinations mention vaccinated passengers in their regulations.
Could the global economy lose USD 4 trillion?
UNCTAD and UNWTO’s report said that international tourism and its linked sectors have suffered an estimated loss of USD 2.4 trillion in 2020.
UNWTO launches ‘Jobs Factory’ to kickstart global tourism jobs recovery
Job seekers can create a profile, search for positions, and set up job alerts to be informed of the latest opportunities.
World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism to take place from October 31-November 2
The forum aims to encourage the exchange of experiences between experts, identify good practices and promote gastronomy tourism.
UNWTO and Google partner to lead tourism recovery
The new MoU between UNWTO and Google will focus on harnessing the power of innovation, education, data and market intelligence.
Why intellectual property is valuable to the tourism sector
IP rights are powerful tools that can be used to boost tourism development and competitiveness and to promote innovation.
G20 ministers support UNWTO’s recommendations for tourism’s green transformation
The recommendations were identified as a key resource for advancing progress in the policy area of green transformation of the world’s leading economies.
Exclusive interview with UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili
This is a chance to rethink and restart tourism. Our sector will recover. It is resilient and able to adapt.
