UN Tourism News 78: Official Visits Spotlight Tourism for Culture and Prioritise Investments
Official Visits Spotlight Tourism for Culture and Prioritise Investments
With the latest UN Tourism data showing international arrivals returning to 88% of pre-pandemic levels at the end of 2023, emphasis has now shifted to protecting the sector from future shocks. The official visit of the delegation led by Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili coincided with the second Global Tourism Resilience Day. A series of high-level meetings in Jamaica also advanced shared efforts around ethical, inclusive and sustainable tourism as well as the priorities of education and investment.
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The second edition of the UN Tourism Tech Adventures, along with Infecar is focused on Tourism Technologies and Solutions for Hotels and New Business Models
In a testament to its strategic vision and robust sector growth, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has welcomed over 100 million tourists, marking a significant milestone in its journey to become a global tourism powerhouse.
UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer
International tourism recovered 88% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023, supported by strong pent-up demand. Following a strong rebound in 2023, international tourism is expected to fully recover pre-pandemic levels in 2024
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To mark International Women's Day 2024, UN tourism is hosting a series of webinars in different world regions on the official theme of 'Invest in women: Accelerate progress'. Women make up 54% of the tourism workforce but are concentrated in lower-skilled, lower-paid and often informal employment.
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UN Tourism Applauds Saudi Arabia's Historic Milestone of 100 Million Tourists 
