UN Tourism Global Innovation Ecosystem

UN Tourism Global Innovation Ecosystem

Our extensive innovation ecosystem is a vibrant network comprising over 400 startups, 500 corporations, 400 public institutions, 250 academic bodies, 40 incubators and accelerators, and 290 investors.
Connect with us
Engage with the UN Tourism Innovation Team for collaboration opportunities at
innovation@unwto.org

Collectively, this dynamic community has mobilized over 2 billion USD in funding, driving forward numerous emerging tourism ventures and solidifying our commitment to shaping a smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive future for the industry.

Fostering Innovation Ecosystems

Ecosystem 01
Ecosystem 2
Ecosystem 3
Ecosystem 4
Ecosystem 5

Strengthening global and regional activities.

Promoting cutting-edge solutions for sustainable and inclusive tourism development.

Mapping trends and driving research to anticipate future needs and opportunities in tourism.

Capacity Building & scalable training

Supporting Public-Private Partnerships through open innovation 

UN Tourism ecosystem approach

UN Tourism ecosystem approach

Impact overview of startup competitions/challenges

Over 500 Top Startups sourced by UN Tourism amounts a total funding of:
2+billion
Explore the Startup Catalogue

Meet the Startups: UN Tourism has curated this online space to showcase Top Startups from within the global tourism innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, following its mandate of promoting universally sustainable, accessible and inclusive tourism, and innovation and digital transformation as a management priority.