UN Tourism Innovation Network
UN Tourism Innovation Network: Impact Overview:
- Diverse Innovation: Showcasing over 500 Top Startups globally, sourced from finalists and winners of all UN Tourism startup competitions and challenges, driving transformative changes in the tourism sector from across the tourism value chain.
- Substantial Funding: These innovative startups have collectively secured over USD 2+ Billion in funding.
- Leadership Diversity: Demonstrating inclusive leadership, 23.8% of these companies are led by women.
- Cutting-edge Solutions: 20% of startups introduce advanced solutions utilizing Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, and NFTs.
- Global Participation: A significant presence in Europe with 38.2% of startups, illustrating a widespread impact.
- Expansive Reach: Engaging over 18,000 participants from more than 150 countries through diverse initiatives including 20+ programs and 100+ mentorships.
Our Network's Core
The core of the UN Tourism Innovation Network is its vibrant community of brilliant minds from our competitions' national, regional, and global challenges — both finalists and winners. These leaders and pioneers utilize groundbreaking technologies and strategies to tackle complex challenges, propelling sustainable and inclusive growth across the globe.
Our Commitment to Growth and Collaboration
UN Tourism is steadfast in its commitment to continually expand and enhance this network. This dedication ensures we meet today’s challenges and anticipate future needs, fostering an environment ripe for groundbreaking ideas and benchmarks in tourism innovation.
Meet the Startups: UN Tourism has curated this online space to showcase Top Startups from within the global tourism innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, following its mandate of promoting universally sustainable, accessible and inclusive tourism, and innovation and digital transformation as a management priority.