The name change from UNWTO to UN Tourism is not legal and a sham, according to former UNWTO Secretary-General Francesco Frangialli. He explained the true intentions of this change to eTurboNews. In ...

Jobs, education and investments are important for achieving the shared vision for a revitalized sector between now and 2050. As the European Council presents the conclusions of the European Tourism ...

Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO was launched in 2021 as part of the Organization’s work to make tourism a driver of rural development and wellbeing. To date, over 70 villages from almost 40 countries ...

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced its list of Best Tourism Villages 2023. The accolade recognizes villages that are leading in nurturing rural areas and preserving ...

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has rolled out the second edition of its global flagship competition, “Awake Tourism Challenge." The competition will identify innovators who are ...

The director general of Iran’s tourism development department at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced a major drive to secure international recognition for Iranian ...

From Austria to Vietnam, 32 destinations from all around the world have been named as ‘Best Tourism Villages 2022’ by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The accolade recognizes rural destinations ...

Countries call for closer tourism and air transport policies at the UNWTO General Assembly being held in southern Africa. The General Debate of the 20th Session of the United Nations world tourism ...

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has voted to suspend Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Most of the 160 member states of the UNWTO backed the decision on April 27 at an extraordinary ...

Over 900 participants, including over 45 Ministers and Vice Ministers of Tourism and Culture, international experts, speakers and guests from 100 countries, gathered at the UNWTO/UNESCO World ...

It's a stark update from the United Nations' tourism arm on the projected delayed return of international tourism — but it's also up to governments in wealthier nations to turn that tide and speed up ...

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has added 54 new villages from across the world to its esteemed annual list of Best Tourism Villages. The list was formally announced during the UNWTO General ...