Global tourism has never been more united than it is now. Both in assessing the impact of COVID-19 and in looking at how we can restart tourism in a responsible…
Recovery and resilience were the central themes as the members of the World Tourism Organization’s Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) met for the 63rd time today. Reflecting the extraordinary circumstances,…
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has today launched a Brand Africa challenged dubbed ‘’ Inspiring Africa-Branding Challenge’’ to help market the African continent as a preferred tourist destination. The initiative…
With the tourism sector experiencing its worst performance in decades as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the industry is walking a very precarious line if nothing is done…
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a set of guidelines to help tourism sector emerge stronger and more sustainably from COVID-19. The guidelines highlight the need to act decisively,…
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has appointed Spanish football legend and World Cup winner Iker Casillas as Special Ambassador for Responsible Tourism. In a virtual ceremony, the goalkeeper pledged to…
Madrid, Spain, 7 May 2020 – The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a 22% fall in international tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2020, the latest data from the World…
For many millions of people around the world, tourism is so much more than a leisure activity. Our sector gives them the chance to make a living. To earn not…
