UN Tourism News #32 | 26 NOV 2021

Spain to Become Centre of World Tourism for Three Days

On 1 to 3 December, Madrid will host the 24th General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), where the future of a strategic sector for many countries after the pandemic will be analysed, bearing in mind the commitment to a more inclusive and sustainable tourism.
 

New COVID-19 Surges Keep Travel Restrictions in Place

One out of five destinations continue to have their borders completely closed as new surges of COVID-19 impact the restart of international tourism. The latest research shows that still 98% of all destinations have some kind of travel restrictions in place.

UNWTO, Panama and NOAH Support Creation of UN Fund for the Climate Neutrality of Tourism

Within the framework of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change COP26, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Government of Panama and the business group NOAH agreed to work together for the implementation of the United Nations Fund for Climate Neutrality of Tourism.

UNWTO and CAF Boost Sustainable and Innovative Tourism in Latin America

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and CAF, the Development Bank of Latin America, have signed an MOU to strengthen their collaboration to accelerate tourism development through investments.

UNWTO Looks to the Future with EU Tourism Ministers

The UNWTO leadership has addressed an informal meeting of EU Ministers Responsible for Tourism, further strengthening ties with the European Institutions.

UNWTO and the Council of Europe to Promote Cultural Routes

The UNWTO and the Council of Europe will work together to develop the opportunities tourism offers to local communities and to enhance the tourist experience along the European region’s Cultural Routes.

UNWTO in Kuala Lumpur: First Regional Conference on Women’s Empowerment in Tourism

UNWTO’s Members from across Asia and the Pacific came together to advance the tourism sector’s contribution to gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Upcoming UNWTO events

More from UNWTO

Innovation:

• NEW- 3rd Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition: Accelerating gastronomy tourism initiatives to achieve the SDGs. Join us in building back better from COVID-19 with your ideas for a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient sector. Apply here
• FINAL EVENT- The winners of the UNWO Rural Startup Competition will be announced during the thematic session Building for the Future: Innovation, Education and Rural Development, within the framework of the 24th session of the General Assembly. Stay tuned in social media for the streaming link. https://www.unwto.org/unwto-global-rural-tourism-startup-competition
• DEADLINE EXTENDED-UNWTO x ProColombia New Touristic Experiences- Challenge: The deadline to apply for UNWTO Tourism Online Academy Scholarships with your  sustainable, inclusive, and innovative tourism experiences ideas in Colombia has been extended. New deadline: November 30th, 2021.

Education/Training:

• NEW- New courses available at the UWNTO Tourism Online Academy. We are glad to welcome Swiss Education Group together with 3 new MOOCS: 1- How to become a restaurateur 2- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hospitality: Challenges & Business Opportunities  and 3- Mastering Wine Tasting

 Investments:

• Agreement The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and CAF, the Development Bank of Latin America, have signed an MOU to strengthen their collaboration to accelerate tourism development through investments.

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