UN Tourism News 83: UN Tourism´s impact: Driving Investment & Empowering Women

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• 21 May 24

   

Women take Centre Stage Building Inclusive Tourism in Asia & the Pacific

Women-led tourism initiatives are driving sustainability efforts forward across Asia and the Pacific region but more financial investment, training and equal opportunities are still needed to reach gender equality.

UN Tourism Launches Women in Tech Startup Competition: Middle East

UN Tourism has launched the second edition of its Women in Tech Startup Competition: Middle East. The initiative aims to highlight and support women entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of sustainable tourism and technology across the region.

UN Tourism: Putting Communities at the Centre of Tourism Development in the Americas

UN Tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to innovation to enhance the evolution of the sector with a seminar on community-based tourism in Cuba.

 

UN Tourism International Forum – Quintana Roo “Tourism and Culture: A Picture-Perfect Relationship”

Quintana Roo and UN Tourism highlight the potential of audiovisual tourism: Current trends point to the greater dynamism of destinations that promote their cultural and tourism offerings through audiovisual content.

Amadeus & UN Tourism joint report reveals tourism in the Americas is on the rise

Data shows strong growth, especially in the Caribbean and Central America.

 

UN Tourism Puts Spotlight on Investments and Empowerment at AIM Congress

UN Tourism returned the Annual Investment Congress (AIM) to put the focus on innovation and women’s empowerment, and investments in the Middle East.

UN Tourism and ICCA Partner Around Sustainable Development of Meetings Industry

UN Tourism and the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA) have joined forces to promote sustainable development within the meeting industry.

 

UN Tourism Calls for Cross-Cultural Dialogue and Climate Actions in Tourism

UN Tourism has joined leading international organizations and government leaders at the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, held in Baku around the theme of "Dialogue for Peace and Global Security: Cooperation and Interconnectivity."

INNOVATION

Launching the 2nd Women in Tech Startup Competition

Following a first edition that received over 100 applications, UN Tourism has launched the second edition of the Women in Tech Startup Competition within the framework of the AIM Congress in Abu Dhabi. This competition is aimed at female entrepreneurs in the Middle East.

Community Tourism shines in Cuba

The UN Tourism regional commission for the Americas recently convened in Varadero, Cuba. The event, attended by high-level ministerial representatives, local communities, and sector experts, included a seminar focused on community tourism.

EDUCATION

First initiatives on UN Tourism and Saudi Arabia education agreement

These include 10 new courses in the Tourism Online Academy in 5 languages and the implementation of the TedQual and TFDP (Tourism Faculty Development) certification programmes for academic programmes and teaching staff.

960 Scholarships for Tourism Education in Latin America

Latin America recognizes the importance of education and technical training, which are crucial for UN Tourism. As a result, the organization has awarded a total of 960 scholarships in the region for online courses through our Tourism Online Academy.

INVESTMENTS

UN Tourism Puts Spotlight on Investments and Empowerment at AIM Congress

UN Tourism returned the Annual Investment Congress (AIM) to put the focus on innovation and women’s empowerment, and investments in the Middle East.

Extension of Application Deadline for Green Projects Challenge with CAF

The Green Projects challenge, launched by UN Tourism and CAF (the Development Bank for Latin America and the Caribbean), has extended its deadline for applications until June 30th. Entrepreneurs from the region can continue to apply.

Coming up!

14 MAY

Glasgow Declaration - Global Roundtable for Tourism Climate Action Online, 14th May at 09:30 - 11:00 CEST and 15th May at 16:00 - 17:30 CEST

22 MAY

The 50th UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East and the Conference on “Investing in Tourism: Opportunities and Challenges in Sustainable Financing” Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 22-24 May, 2024

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