Credible Sustainable Tourism Measurement for Improved Decision-Making

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is spearheading the progress towards a consistent and coherent statistical approach to measuring sustainable tourism. The increasing relevance for...

UNWTO Deepens Tourism Cooperation with the European Union

Advancing sustainable tourism across Europe is at the centre of an agreement signed today between the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the European Parliament....

Shumbrat, Mordovia! The Land of Finno-Ugric nation and the host city of the World Cup 2018

What is common between Finland, Estonia, Hungary, and the Republic of Mordovia? In 2007, Saransk, Mordovia, the 1st Festival of the Finno-Ugric Peoples was hosted...

Take a pre-cruise vacation and ‘live like a local’ on Florida’s Space Coast

There's something magical about taking a cruise. Is it the open ocean? The indescribable feeling of warm sea air blowing through your hair? The...

Supporting tourism development in Africa through better measurement

In an effort to better measure tourism growth and development in Africa, UNWTO signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation for...

UNESCO and CHANEL empowering women in Madagascar through sustainable tourism

A new programme aims to help women in Madagascar who have missed out on the economic benefits of growing tourism. Madagascar is one of the...

South African culture, history, and heritage in Durban

Think of South Africa, and images of majestic savanna landscapes and roaming wildlife may come to mind. A South African safari is an unforgettable...

Chinese history comes alive in Nanjing

In southern China, the ancient capital city of Nanjing beckons travelers who long to immerse themselves in Chinese history and culture. Nanjing served as the...

5 ways travel will change in 2018

As international travel gains popularity each year, new destinations are added to bucket lists and new travel gadgets and accessories appear on the market....

Fernando Hierro, new UNWTO Ambassador for Responsible Tourism

International football star Fernando Hierro has been named Ambassador for Responsible Tourism in a meeting held today at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), with...

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