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UNWTO supports digital innovation for Africa’s tourism attractions

UNWTO supports digital innovation for Africa’s tourism attractions
[ad_1] The Ubuntu: Africa Invitations You To Stay marketing campaign, developed by ATREVIA, a worldwide communication and strategic positioning firm, gained the Inspiration Africa Branding Problem organised by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Its proposal was chosen from greater than 200 entries acquired. The worldwide name invited businesses, artistic corporations and entrepreneurs to current […]

UNWTO firms support for work to restart tourism in Egypt

UNWTO firms support for work to restart tourism in Egypt
[ad_1] A high-level delegation from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has concluded an official visit to Egypt to offer firm support for the government’s work to restart tourism and direct its benefits towards supporting livelihoods and preserving cultural heritage. As the United Nations released its landmark Policy Brief on COVID-19 and Transforming Tourism, with […]

UNWTO says destinations have started easing travel restrictions

UNWTO says destinations have started easing travel restrictions
[ad_1] A majority of destinations around the world (53%) have now started easing travel restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though many remain cautious in view of the development of the pandemic, the seventh edition of the UNWTO ‘COVID-19 Related Travel Restrictions: A Global Review for Tourism’ confirms the ongoing trend towards the […]

International tourist numbers down 65% in first half of 2020: UNWTO

International tourist numbers down 65% in first half of 2020: UNWTO
[ad_1] International tourist arrivals plunged 93% in June when compared to 2019, with the latest data from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) showing the severe impact COVID-19 has had on the sector. According to the new issue of the World Tourism Barometer from the UN specialised agency, international tourist arrivals dropped by 65% during […]

Saudi Arabia to become a UNWTO Center for 13 Countries

Saudi Arabia to become a UNWTO Center for 13 Countries
[ad_1] The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has approved the setting up of a regional office in  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to support the growth of Middle East’s tourism sector as it recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said the UNWTO’s Executive Council members have approved the move to establish the office during the […]

UNWTO new data shows 93% reduction in tourism arrivals

UNWTO new data shows 93% reduction in tourism arrivals
[ad_1] UNWTO did a surprising approach and is currently meeting with 170 delegates from 24 countries in Georgia to conduct the agency’s 112th Executive Council meeting. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization  (UNWTO) showing the severe impact of a reduction of 93% in international tourism arrivals around the world comparing 2020 […]

UNWTO backs strong, united plan for global tourism

UNWTO backs strong, united plan for global tourism
[ad_1] The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has met in-person and virtually for its 112th session. This was the first major in-person event involving tourism and the United Nations held since the COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. The Executive Council was able to gather 170 delegates from 24 countries, who all agreed […]

UNWTO and Google to further develop innovation in travel

UNWTO and Google to further develop innovation in travel
[ad_1] United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and Google have partnered for an online Acceleration Programme for UNWTO Member States’ tourism ministers, top travel associations and tourism boards to further develop innovation and digital transformation skills. Ahead of World Tourism Day, it hosted the first UNWTO and Google Tourism Acceleration Programme focused on insights from […]

UNWTO to harness the power of AI to link tourism workers with jobs

UNWTO to harness the power of AI to link tourism workers with jobs
[ad_1] The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) will work with California-based Eightfold.ai to help connect tourism jobseekers with employers and so drive the global recovery of the sector. The new partnership will see UNWTO harness the power of the Eightfold Talent Exchange, a marketplace connecting workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with available jobs. Using […]

Indonesia first signatory of UNWTO Tourism Ethics Convention

Indonesia first signatory of UNWTO Tourism Ethics Convention
[ad_1] Indonesia has become the first signatory of the Framework Convention on Tourism Ethics, the landmark instrument created to ensure global tourism is fair, inclusive, more transparent, and works for everyone. The ceremony, hosted by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) in Madrid, is a significant step towards the ratification of the convention, which was […]