Small investments in accessibility and innovation can bring strong results. But despite the fact that 1.3 billion people worldwide already face significant disability, many destinations and tourism businesses do not take this into account. To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities, UN Tourism has joined with its partners ONCE Foundation and the Spanish Association […]
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UN Tourism is looking for start-ups and scale-ups that are revolutionizing the tourism sector through innovative solutions such as artificial intelligence. The Global AI Competition will support projects that use digital technologies to enhance tourism, promote sustainability and economic development. Participants are encouraged to address digital transformation, sustainability, inclusivity and digital governance in key areas […]
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Rural destinations are cementing their position as key drivers of sustainable tourism and community development as UN Tourism announces the Best Tourism Villages 2024. 55 villages from all regions received the recognition, selected from more than 260 applications from more than 60 UN Tourism member states. These include the village of Anogia Mylopotamos Rethymnon, but […]
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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 […]
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UN Tourism and the TUI Care Foundation launch ‘Colourful Cultures’, a call for proposals focused on supporting the creative talent of a continent. Applications can now be submitted for projects in Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, The Gambia, Tunisia, and Zambia. The initiatives are launched as part of TUI Care Foundation’s Entrepreneurship […]
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The importance of preserving heritage while also embracing innovation was highlighted as UN Tourism welcomed experts from all over the world to its Global Conference on Wine Tourism. The 8th edition of the Conference marked a milestone for both Armenia and global wine tourism. With over 300 participants from more than 25 countries, the conference emphasized […]
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UN Tourism has added to its growing portfolio of investment guidelines with a new edition focused on the potential of Armenia. “Tourism Doing Business – Investing in Armenia” guides investors and tourism professionals seeking in-depth knowledge about Armenia’s tourism sector. It allows them to make informed decisions by showcasing Armenia’s unique cultural heritage, robust economic […]
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Developed in collaboration with the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), the three-year Bachelor of Science in International Sustainable Tourism is designed to train graduates capable of leading the sector toward a more sustainable future. For the first academic year, 30 students were welcomed to Madrid, representing six different countries (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Saudi […]
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UN Tourism brought its expertise to the Bled Strategic Forum, highlighting the essential role of investments and innovation as drivers of a better future, while also engaging in an official visit to the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport to strengthen collaboration. The Forum serves is recognized as the top international conference in Central and […]
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Public-private partnerships can stimulate investment into tourism and help drive the sector’s transformation across the Middle East. UN Tourism brought key figures together for a special conference on “Investing in Tourism: Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Financing”. Held within the framework of the UN Tourism 50th Regional Commission for the Middle East, the conference served […]
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