Un Netzero Facility And Re-Planet Capital Fund Ecosystem
UNWTO, in joint collaboration with NOAH Regen, has taken a further step forward in rethinking tourism financing with the launch of the UN NetZero Facility and Re-PLANET Capital Fund Ecosystem. The launch on 14 November 2023 at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva, marked a pivotal moment in the global campaign against climate change following the adoption of the Paris Agreement by 196 parties, and ahead of the UN Climate Conference COP28.
Sustainable Tourism Observatories Are Transforming The Sector
In the lead up towards ahead the UN Climate Conference COP28, members of the International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO) met at UNWTO's headquarters to exchange insights on the importance of governance, participatory approaches and timely data in advancing sustainability in destinations.
TOURISM FOR DEVELOPMENT NARRATIVE AND RELEVANT COMMUNICATIONS – A UNWTO WORKSHOP PUTS A SPECIAL FOCUS ON AFRICA
UNWTO gathered tourism officials and communications specialists of 20 countries from across Africa to explore ways to deliver more effective tourism communications and showcase the sector's role as a pillar of development.
UNWTO Holds Executive Training Programme For Asia And The Pacific
UNWTO welcomed high-level officials from the Tourism Administrations of 19 countries as it put the focus on navigating human resource development challenges in tourism in a post-pandemic world.
UNWTO Launches The San Marino Action Agenda For Accessible Tourism For All
The UNWTO Conference on Accessible Tourism was held for a second time in San Marino (16-17 November 2023), powered by the Ministry of Tourism of Italy and in partnership with the European Accessibility Resource Centre – AccessibleEU, a flagship initiative of the European Commission. Out of it came the San Marino Agenda, a clean action plan for disability inclusion in every part of the tourism sector.
TELEFÓNICA and UNWTO To Promote Digital, Sustainable And Inclusive Tourism
The collaboration agreement will run until 2026 and focus on digital entrepreneurship, innovation, application of new technologies (big data, artificial intelligence, etc.) and talent development.
UNWTO Celebrates Qatar Tourism Awards To Recognize Excellence In The Sector
The inaugural Qatar Tourism Awards, developed in partnership with UNWTO, focused on three principal categories: Service Excellence, Cultural Experiences and Smart Solutions. The Community Contribution Award was a surprise category announced during the awards ceremony, recognising individual community members who have gone above and beyond to display hospitality and provide exemplary services to visitors.
Tourism'S Importance For Growth Highlighted In World Economic Outlook Report
Tourism has again been identified as a key driver of economic recovery and growth in a new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). With UNWTO data pointing to a return to 95% of pre-pandemic tourist numbers by the end of the year in the best case scenario, the IMF report outlines the positive impact the sector's rapid recovery will have on certain economies worldwide.
