UN Tourism News

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,…

Hoi An, Vietnam, December 30, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism joined with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam to host the First Conference on Tourism for Rural Development in the…

Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, November 24, 204 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism’s Executive Council has met again to jointly advance the transformation of the sector. With the latest UN Tourism Data…

Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, November 21, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Rural destinations consolidate their position as key players in sustainable tourism and community development as UN Tourism announces…

Cartagena de las Indias, Colombia, November 21, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The heightened importance of boosting investments and innovation was underscored as public and private sector leaders met to shape…

London, United Kingdom, November 20, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Greenfield investments into the tourism sector continue to rise, with a growing interest in projects related to sustainability and innovation.…

Manama, Bahrain, November 20, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Middle East played host to the World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for the first time, with Bahrain welcoming policymakers, industry experts, and…

Yerevan, Armenia, September 15, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The importance of preserving heritage while also embracing innovation was highlighted as UN Tourism welcomed experts from all over the world to its…

UN Tourism has added to its growing portfolio of investment guidelines with a new edition focused on the potential of Armenia. "Tourism Doing Business – Investing in Armenia" guides investors and…

Tashkent, Kazakhstan, September 12, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism has agreed to work with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan to foster the development of sustainable…

Diversifying tourism across Asia and the Pacific, alongside promoting more and better education, will be key to building a more resilient and sustainable sector. According to UN Tourism’s data, the…

Victoria Falls, Zambia, July 29, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism successfully held its inaugural Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, marking a significant step forward for both the…

UN Tourism has announced a major step forward in its work to grow education and skills development in Africa with the establishment of the first collaborative Academies in the region. With African…

Lusaka, Zambia, July 25, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism has united its Member States to focus on promoting “Brand Africa” and exploring new opportunities for growth and diversification across the…

UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation have solidified their ongoing partnership by signing an agreement at the UN Tourism headquarters in Madrid. The agreement focuses on empowering artists and…