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April 10, 2025

South-South Cooperation for Tourism Development Advances at 2nd UN Tourism Africa & Americas Summit

UN Tourism has advanced South-South cooperation in tourism development, putting into action the aims of the Punta Cana Declaration signed by its Member States from Africa and the Americas. Building on the success of the inaugural event, the 2nd UN Tourism Africa & The Americas Summit outlined concrete plans for achieving shared goals, focused on innovation, Technical Cooperation, enhanced connectivity, tourism investments and tourist confidence through security.

Europe

April 04, 2025

UN Tourism and Lithuania Partner to Boost Innovation and Visibility

UN Tourism and the Ministry of the Economy and Innovation of Lithuania have agreed on a shared vision for tourism development in the country for the period 2025–2027. In addition to accelerating digital transformation, innovation and investments in the sector, the strengthened partnership will also focus on governance and destination management to ensure the continued growth of Lithuanian tourism.

Americas

Tourism and Rural Development

March 03, 2025

Peru leads the way in embracing STAR to make tourism a pillar of rural development

Peru will harness the power of UN Tourism’s data analysis and management tools to support growth and opportunity in rural destinations.

All Regions

February 06, 2025

UN Tourism opens call for Best Tourism Villages 2025

UN Tourism has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its prestigious Best Tourism Villages initiative. This initiative marks a continued commitment to advancing rural tourism as a catalyst for sustainable development and inclusion, while celebrating the rich tapestry of cultural and natural heritage, community values, and sustainable practices that make these destinations unique.

July 02, 2015

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA DEL MINISTERIO DE TURISMO DE ECUADOR EN EL QUE RATIFICA SU COMPROMISO CON LA CONSERVACIÓN DE LAS ISLAS GALÁPAGOS

April 01, 2015

South-South Cooperation for Tourism Development Advances at 2nd UN Tourism Africa & Americas Summit

UN Tourism and Lithuania Partner to Boost Innovation and Visibility

Peru leads the way in embracing STAR to make tourism a pillar of rural development

UN Tourism opens call for Best Tourism Villages 2025

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA DEL MINISTERIO DE TURISMO DE ECUADOR EN EL QUE RATIFICA SU COMPROMISO CON LA CONSERVACIÓN DE LAS ISLAS GALÁPAGOS

Tourism, a national priority for Honduras

Tourism leaders of the Americas to gather in Haiti

Tourism leaders of the Americas to gather in Haiti

Punta del Este 365 – UNWTO launches first prototype to overcome seasonality

Paraguay commits to fostering development through tourism

Tourism Ministers of the Americas commit to sustainable tourism

Especialización y Diferenciación: Claves en el Futuro del Turismo

President of Chile receives UNWTO/WTTC Open Letter on Travel and Tourism

UNWTO Knowledge Network Forum puts a spotlight on innovation in tourism

UNWTO saddened by the death of Beatriz Canal de Barco

Tourism – a tool to preserve Cultural Heritage in Latin America and the Caribbean