UN Tourism News #67: Investing in Tourism means Investing in a more Sustainable Future

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26 Sep 23

Investing in Tourism means Investing
in a more Sustainable Future

27 September | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The stage is all set for World Tourism Day on 27 September. Under the theme "Tourism and Green Investments", this year's official celebration will be hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in its capital city, Riyadh. The celebrations will be the biggest and most impactful since the Day was first held back in 1980, with hundreds of high-level tourism leaders to join in person.

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New Data Shows Investment Returning to Global Tourism Sector

Investment in the global tourism cluster has started to bounce back from the lows it touched during the pandemic off the back of the steady recovery of international tourist arrivals, according to a newly released report jointly produced by UNWTO and fDi Intelligence.

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UNWTO Joins Global Tourism Economy Forum for Landmark 10th Edition

UNWTO has celebrated the 10th edition of the Global Tourism Economy Forum by strengthening its status as the bridge between tourism's public and private sectors.

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Final Sprint to a Global Standard on Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism

In line with its commitment to promoting tourism as a catalyst for economic growth, inclusive development, and environmental sustainability, UNWTO is garnering consensus around the Statistical Framework for Measuring Sustainability of Tourism (MST).

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UNWTO World Tourism Barometer:

International Tourism Swiftly Overcoming Pandemic Downturn

Arrival numbers reached 84% of pre-pandemic levels between January and July 2023, according to the latest data from UNWTO

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Out now!

International Tourism Highlights, 2023 Edition – The Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism (2020–2022)

The latest UNWTO publication shows an overview of the sector's resilience and transformation through the worst crisis for tourism.

UNWTO and G20 dashboard

The Dashboard showcases the pillars of the Goa Roadmap for Tourism as a Vehicle for Achieving the SDGs.

Mark your tourism calendar

UNWTO General Assembly - Twenty-fifth session
16 October | Samarkand, Uzbekistan

More events

8th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism
5 - 7 October 2023 | Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain

UNWTO International Conference on Accessible Tourism
16 – 17 November 2023 | San Marino

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in International Sustainable Tourism: Applications are open
The degree in International Sustainable Tourism created by the World Tourism Organization and the Lucerne University of Applied Arts and Sciences has opened for applications so that students can become the first students of a unique degree in the world.

INNOVATION

Unveiling the list of the Finalist of the UNWTO Women In Tech Startup Competition
11 projects have been selected as finalists in the Women in Tech Startup Competition for Middle East. All of them are selected in one of these four categories: Social Impact, Tourism and Travel Experiences, Future Tech and Events and Communities.

An appointment with gastronomy and innovation in San Sebastian, Spain
Finalists of the third edition of the Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition are joining the 8 World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism to pitch their solutions for a more sustainable tourism.