UN Tourism News

Madrid, Spain, June 29, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism has launched the Safe Destinations Challenge to identify innovative solutions that position the sector as a driver of resilience, safety, and…

Dubrovnik, Croatia, June 24, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism has agreed to partner with the Ministry of Tourism and Sport of the Republic of Croatia and the University of Zagreb on research and…

Madrid, Spain / Bra, Italy, June 24, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism and Slow Food will work together to promote gastronomy tourism as a tool for socio-economic development of people and communities.…

Abuja, Nigeria, June 20, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) brought together tourism leaders, government officials, and creative-sector stakeholders to chart a…

Madrid, Spain, May 31, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The UN Tourism Executive Council has met again for a milestone session to build on the legacy of the last eight years. Meeting for its 123rd session, the…

Rome, Italy, May 28, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / A new initiative by UN Tourism, the Mountain Partnership Secretariat at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the Pacific…

Shanghai, China, May 10, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / As rural tourism emerges as a vital driver for sustainable economic growth and community development, ITB China 2025 will spotlight initiatives designed…

Arusha, Tanzania, May 8, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The 2nd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa reinforced the region’s growing commitment to make gastronomy tourism a key driver in…

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 12, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) have set out a shared roadmap for building a resilient,…

Vilnius, Lithuania, April 4, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism and the Ministry of the Economy and Innovation of Lithuania have agreed on a shared vision for tourism development in the country for the…

Beijing, China, March 28, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The leadership of UN Tourism has successfully concluded a high-profile visit to China, reinforcing strategic partnerships and advancing sustainable…

Windhoek, Namibia, March 25, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / “Tourism Doing Business Investing in Namibia” aims to attract potential investors and provides essential insights into the vibrant opportunities…

Samarkand, Uzbekistan, March 17, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Uzbekistan has become the 26th country to adhere to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT). The ICPT is a unified global…

Arusha, Tanzania, March 14, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Building on the success of last year’s inaugural edition in Zimbabwe, UN Tourism, the Basque Culinary Center and the United Republic of Tanzania will…

Berlin, Germany, March 6, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism has returned to ITB Berlin 2025, placing the need for investments and the sector’s role as a vehicle of peace high on the agenda of the…

Doha, Qatar, February 13, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism’s Member States from across the Middle East have met again to guide the continued growth of the sector across the region. The 51st session of…

Madrid, Spain, February 8, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its prestigious Best Tourism Villages initiative. This initiative marks a continued…

Rabat, Morocco, January 29, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism has strengthened its partnership with the Kingdom of Morocco, a key ally in its mission to grow innovation across Africa and boost…

Madrid, Spain, January 25, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism has further advanced its partnership with the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) with the launch of new guidelines…

Vienna, Austria, December 30, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism and Austria have discussed opportunities for further collaboration and for strengthening partnerships in the areas of sustainability,…