Tourism Grows Amidst Uncertainty | UN Tourism News #41

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31 Mar 22

- Tourism Grows Amidst Uncertainty -

Tourism Enjoys Strong Start to 2022 while Facing New Uncertainties

International tourism continued its recovery in January 2022, with a much better performance compared to the weak start to 2021. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine adds pressure to existing economic uncertainties, coupled with many Covid-related travel restrictions still in place.

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Join the 2nd edition of the Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO!

Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO promotes and enhances the role of tourism in safeguarding rural villages, along with their landscapes, natural and cultural diversity, knowledge systems, and local values and activities, including gastronomy.
Applications open until 28 June 2022

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UNWTO to Hold Emergency General Assembly on Russian Membership

The UNWTO Executive Council has decided to hold an extraordinary UNWTO General Assembly to address the suspension of the membership of the Russian Federation. The first ever Extraordinary UNWTO General Assembly will be convened in the coming days.

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Middle East Members Focus on Tourism’s Sustainable Recovery

UNWTO has celebrated the 48th session of its Regional Commission for the Middle East. Returning to Egypt for the third time since 2018, the Commission addressed the pressing challenges faced by tourism and looked to the future as the sector’s recovery gathers pace across the region.

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“Work Together and Make Tourism Pillar of Peace”, UNWTO Addresses EU Ministers

UNWTO has been recognized for asserting the values of tourism and promoting the sector as a pillar of peace and recovery. At an informal meeting of EU Tourism Ministers, the French Presidency of the European Council welcomed the leadership of UNWTO and noted the strong unity of the sector in the face of an historic challenge.

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Coming up:

Sustainable Destinations Summit
7-8 April
Mallorca, Spain

Global Youth Tourism Summit
27 June – 3 July
Sorrento, Italy

New Guidelines Put Women’s Empowerment at Heart of Tourism’s Restart
A new set of guidelines will help both governments and businesses better address the needs of women in the tourism sector.

First national Tourism Satellite Account Launched in Zimbabwe
UNWTO has partnered with the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry (MECTHI) of Zimbabwe to launch the country’s first National Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) today.

Innovation

Still have time to apply for the 3rd UNWTO Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition

Do you have a startup with the potential to boost gastronomy tourism through technology, social impact, or sustainability? Check out the benefits of this programme and submit your application until 1 June 2022 here!

UNWTO Tourism Tech Adventure forum on The Future of Tourism I United Arab Emirates Expo 2020 in Dubai.
220 stakeholders, including investors, tech companies and accelerators, gathered to discuss on emerging technologies in tourism and to watch the live pitches of top startups from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, UAE, Sweden, and Czech Republic.

Investments

#ReadingRecommendation Investments are key for a sustainable recovery. Read UNWTO’s guidelines for setting comprehensive strategies for attracting, promoting, and mobilizing investments: