Latin America’s Tourism Industry Must Address Long-Standing Shortfalls to Bounce Back after COVID-19
New analysis from the World Economic Forum shows that some of Latin America’s and the Caribbean’s tourism strengths are less important than before to...
Giorgio Armani and Gino Sorbillo Named New Special Ambassadors for Tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has appointed two new Special Ambassadors as it leads the restart of the sector across Europe. On the occasion...
Small Island Destinations in Critical Need of Urgent Support as Tourism Plunges
Without strong support, the sudden and unexpected fall in tourism could devastate the economies of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the World Tourism Organization...
UNWTO Adapts Agenda for Africa to Accelerate Tourism Recovery
Member States from across Africa have shared their priorities for tourism against the backdrop of COVID-19. As with every other global region, African destinations...
EBRD and UNWTO Partner to Boost Tourism Recovery
The rapid spread of coronavirus has had a massive impact on many sectors of the global economy, with tourism being among the hardest hit....
UNWTO Welcomes New App Designed to Facilitate Safe and Secure Border Crossings
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has partnered with Wanderlust World for the launch of a new App designed to facilitate safe and seamless travel...
New Data Shows Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism
As tourism slowly restarts in an increasing number of countries, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released new data measuring the impact of COVID-19...
Restrictions on Travel Easing as Europe Leads Cautious Restart of Tourism
Restrictions on travel, introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, are slowly being eased, allowing tourism to restart in a growing number of destinations....
Stronger, Greener and More Innovative: The Future of Tourism in the Americas
Ministers from across the Americas have met to map a course for the sustainable growth of the region’s tourism sector, a lifeline for many...
UNWTO Builds Key Corporate Partnerships at UNGC Leaders Summit 2020
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) ensured the transformative power of tourism was a key part of the conversation at the latest edition of the...