Tourism has again been identified as a key driver of economic recovery and growth in a new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). With UNWTO data pointing to a return to 95% of pre-pandemic tourist numbers by the end of the year in the best case scenario, the IMF report outlines the positive impact … Read more
Education and rural development for a more sustainable tourism 54 new villages were recognized as Best Tourism Villages The winners of the third edition of the Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO have been unveiled. At the award ceremony, 54 villages representing 5 continents made it to the list. The Best Tourism Village is a … Read more
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced its list of Best Tourism Villages 2023. The accolate recogonizes villages that are leading in nurturing rural areas and preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values, and culinary traditions. In this third edition 54 villages from all regions were selected from almost 260 applications. A further 20 villages have … Read more
Samarkand welcomes Tourism Leaders to25th UNWTO General Assembly Samarkand, the southeastern part of Uzbekistan and melting pots of culture is set for the 25th UNWTO General Assembly. The ”Crossroads of Cultures” will be hosting its first major UN Tourism event and this week be the beehive of activities as the tourism sector charts a … Read more
The legacy of the World Tourism Day 2023 celebrations will live on in the shape of greater investments in the sector’s sustainability and a shared commitment to spread the benefits the sector delivers even more widely. Hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the official celebrations welcomed more than 50 Ministers of Tourism alongside hundreds of high-level … Read more