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Three UN agencies unite to advance Sustainable Urban Tourism

November 14, 2024260 Views

UN Tourism, UN-Habitat, and UNESCO came together at the World Urban Forum to host a side event under the theme Urban Tourism: Policies and Governance for More Sustainable, Inclusive, Creative, and Resilient Cities. From the interconnection of their mandates, this is the first time that three UN Agencies join forces at the World Urban Forum to stimulate dialogue and call for cooperation to help drive sustainable urban tourism. The event builds upon the innovative and successful partnership between UN-Habitat and UN Tourism. The agencies organized, with the support of the Basque Government, an Expert Group Meeting on Advancing Sustainable Urban Tourism: Tools for promoting good practices in cities and territories" (Bilbao, 21-22 March 2024) where UN agencies including ...

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UN Tourism to host first global conference on tourism for rural development

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November 13, 2024324 Views

UN Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam, will convene global and local leaders, policy makers, and industry pioneers for the First Conference on Tourism for Rural Development (Hoi An, Vietnam 9-11 December). The Conference will bring together representatives from national and local governments, international organizations, and the private sector to showcase around a shared vision for tourism as a catalyst for rural upliftment and inclusive development. Centered on empowering local communities, it will showcase best practices and strategies designed to create enduring, positive change. Sessions will explore how equitable tourism can generate jobs, safeguard cultural and natural resources, and foster social inclusion, with particular em...

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COP29 to feature thematic day on climate change and tourism for the first time

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November 12, 2024335 Views

Tourism’s place in global climate action will be center stage on 20 November at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, as part of the COP29 Presidential Initiatives. This achievement was welcomed by the G20 Tourism Ministers Meeting in Belem, Brazil. For the first time, the UN Climate Change conference of the parties will welcome Tourism Ministers, placing the sector firmly within the COP29 Action Agenda and providing a high-level platform for dialogue – at the initiative and joint leadership of the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). This achievement reflects the leading role played by UN Tourism in a shift for a science-based approach to guide the sector on tourism climate action, and builds on the efforts of the Glasgo...

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Kick-off in Madrid: 3rd World Sports Tourism Congress set to unite global leaders

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November 11, 2024254 Views

The third edition of the World Sports Tourism Congress (WSTC), organised by UN Tourism and the Government of the Region of Madrid, returns on 28 and 29 November at the famous Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. For two days, under the theme "Tourism and Sport Creating a Lasting Legacy for Destinations", the congress will bring together leading personalities from the worlds of sport and tourism to share innovative ideas, best practices, and knowledge on the subject, including its economic impact, its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strategies to effectively promote destinations through sport events and sponsorships. Sports Tourism has the potential to drive social, economic, and environmental initiatives, accelerate development, and create a lasting positive...

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Tourism leaders highlight transformational role of Artificial Intelligence

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November 7, 2024304 Views

The World Travel Market Ministers Summit, in collaboration with UN Tourism and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), returned to focus on the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence for the sector. The Summit featured contributions from Ministers of Tourism from diverse destinations. Taking to the floor in London were Ministers representing more than 20 countries. Providing the voice of the private sector, leaders from Expedia, HBX Group, JTB Corp and SITA, highlighted the importance of enterprise and public-private partnerships. Opening the timely debate, UN Tourism Executive Director Natalia Bayona said: “The tourism sector needs to be prepared to make better decisions with the help of generative Artificial Intelligence. Tourism has the ability to create unique st...

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Nature Positive tourism partnership heads to COP16 in Colombia

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October 28, 2024278 Views

The Nature Positive Tourism Partnership (NPTP), made up of the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance), will address world leaders at the UN Biodiversity Summit (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, as it continues its drive to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. Officially launched at COP15 in 2022, the Nature Positive Tourism Partnership brings together key tourism stakeholders, including policymakers and leading private sector players in travel, tourism, and hospitality. The NPTP will call on governments to engage strategically with the global Travel & Tourism sector in order to achieve the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) targets. Showcasing tourism’s biodiversity su...

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UN Tourism and Amadeus report continued growth in travel to the Americas

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October 25, 2024431 Views

A new report by Amadeus in collaboration with UN Tourism reveals continued growth in demand for travel to destinations across the Americas, despite economic and geopolitical challenges. North America continues to be the most popular and searched for destination in the Americas, seeing 13% growth in September to December compared to the same period last year. Central America has seen similar growth (12%) as travelers look for sun. The third report in the series, Travel Insights: Focus on Americas, September to December 2024, highlights the top travel trends for the region and is designed to support National Tourism Administrations (NTAs) and National Tourism Organizations (NTOs), Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) and private sector companies to drive tourism in their regi...

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Africa and Americas unite at landmark summit to plan shared tourism future

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October 4, 2024335 Views

Tourism leaders from both Africa and the Americas have jointly committed to working together to make the sector a pillar of collective sustainable and inclusive development across both continents. The “Punta Cana Declaration” was adopted at the conclusion of the very first joint meeting of UN Tourism’s Regional Commissions for Africa and the Americas and followed two days of shared dialogue around the key themes of education and investments into the sector. Recognizing the historic ties between the two regions, as well their unique and complementary cultures, the Summit served as a landmark platform for strengthened cooperation, capitalizing on innovation, education, investments and creative industries for the future development of tourism. Welcoming around 200 high-level part...

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Tourism and Peace as theme for World Tourism Day 2024 welcomed

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September 25, 2024315 Views

The World Committee on Tourism Ethics (WCTE), an impartial body reporting directly to the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) General Assembly, met under interim chair and with a new composition. After deliberations, the Committee welcomed the decision of World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) to designate "Tourism and Peace" as the theme for World Tourism Day 2024. The theme is particularly timely in light of the current global climate of conflict and division. Recognizing tourism’s significant influence in fostering cross-cultural understanding as a foundation for peace and sustainable development, the Committee reaffirmed the vital role of tourism as a catalyst for peace, mutual understanding, and friendship among people worldwide. Acknowledging the statement of the U...

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Spotlight on responsible, nature-positive growth for tourism sector

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September 12, 2024404 Views

UN Tourism’s Committee on Tourism and Sustainability meets in Costa Rica The Committee recessed for a full two-day meeting to review and discuss global challenges of tourism and the path towards more sustainable, desirable and resilient development. The 19th meeting of the Committee (CTS) brought together in Costa Rica the elected members of the Committee from Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the Americas. A total of 140 leading policymakers and experts reflected in-depth on pathways for balancing growth and prosperity with inclusiveness and sustainability. Over the course of two days, special Thematic Sessions focused on the key sustainability challenges posed as the sector continues to grow, with an expected 35 billion domestic, same-day and international visitors expect...