UN Tourism News 73

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9 Nov 23

The Biggest WTM Ministers' Summit on Record:
Transforming Tourism Through Education and Youth Employment

EDUCATION

UNWTO celebrated the biggest Ministers Summit on record as it brought tourism leaders together on the opening day of the World Travel Market in London to focus on education and skills development. Welcoming a record 40 Ministers of Tourism, representing every global region and destinations of all sizes, UNWTO Executive Director Natalia Bayona underscored the vital importance of investing in education.

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UNWTO AND PACIFIC ASIA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR TOURISM

For its 17th edition, the 2023 UNWTO-PATA Forum put the focus on maximizing the sector's ability to drive growth, build economic resilience and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. The Forum is the consolidated leading platform for policymakers, business leaders and a range of tourism stakeholders in Asia and the Pacific.

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UNWTO World Tourism Barometer:

International tourist arrival numbers reached 84% of pre-pandemic levels between January and July 2023.

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Coming up!

Communication Media and Tourism Training In Africa Workshop
13-15 Nov 2023, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

The 17th UNWTO Asia/Pacific Executive Training Programme on Tourism Policy and Strategy
13-16 Nov 2023, Danang, Vietnam

UNWTO International Conference on Accessible Tourism
16-17 Nov 2023, San Marino

2023 Global INSTO Meeting
21-22 Nov 2023, Madrid, Spain

UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism
22-24 Nov 2023, La Rioja, Spain

I International Seminar on Tourism Law of the World Tourism Organization
30 Nov-1 Dec 2023, Salamanca, Spain

UNWTO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ACCESSIBLE TOURISM

UNWTO and the Government of the Republic of San Marino will gather in this unique international platform for governments, destinations, and the private sector to demonstrate the importance of making tourism accessible for all, including persons with disabilities and specific access requirements.

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UNWTO GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON WINE TOURISM IN LA RIOJA, SPAIN: 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 the world's leading wine regions. This event will gather diverse industry players around data, governance, innovation, sustainability, and skills.

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THE REGIONAL CORPORATION OF TOURISM OF THE VALPARAÍSO REGION, CHILE, OBTAINS UNWTO.QUEST CERTIFICATION

The Corporation joins other Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) awarded with the UNWTO.QUEST Certification which recognizes quality and excellence in destination management.

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Almost Half of all Global Destinations Now Offer Digital Nomad Visas

The number of destinations offering Digital Nomad Visas has risen significantly over recent years, with almost half now offering visas for at least one year.

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INNOVATION

Communtiy Tourism Challenge

The World Tourism Organization has launched the Community Tourism Challenge in Colombia, in collaboration with the Vice-Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, seeking to boost new ideas and promote sustainable tourism growth.

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Winners of the Mega Events and MICE Tourism Startup Competition

The five winning entrepreneurs of the global start-up competition by UNWTO took part in the UNWTO General Assembly (Samarkand, Uzbekistan), meet them.

EDUCATION

The Education Toolkit – Promoting Tourism in Secondary Education

UNWTO's Education Toolkit will help Member States incorporating tourism in secondary school curriculum.

INVESTMENTS

New Tourism Investment Guidelines: Uzbekistan and Mauritius

Two new Tourism doing Business (UNWTO's tourism investment guidelines) have been issued, for Uzbekistan and Mauritius. The Reports showcase the best ways to invest in tourism in their territory with a comprehensive guide for investors and interested parties.