70% of Destinations Have Lifted Travel Restrictions but Global Gap Emerging
Madrid, Spain, December 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The number of destinations closed to international tourism has continued to fall. According…
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UNWTO: Advancing International Code for Protection of Tourists
Madrid, Spain, November 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Committee for the Development of an International Code for the Protection of Tourists…
Investments and Education Focus of High-Level UNWTO Tunisia Visit
Tunis, Tunisia, November 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has met with H.E. Kais…
UNWTO in Uruguay Supporting Tourism’s Sustainable Restart
Montevideo, Uruguay, November 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has concluded his…
UNWTO Official Visit to Brazil Supports Sustainable Recovery of Tourism
Brasilia, Brazil, November 23, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has reaffirmed his…
Ambassadors to Spain Join Call for Collaborative Restart of Tourism
Madrid, Spain, November 20, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Ambassadors to Spain from the region of Europe gathered today for a high-level meeting with…
UNWTO: Challenge of Supporting the Hospitality Talents of Tomorrow
Madrid, Spain, November 19, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Sommet Education launched the Hospitality…
UNWTO Brings Tourism Sector Together to Plan for the Future
Madrid, Spain, November 13, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has once again brought leaders from across the sector…
A Lifeline for Small Island States: UNWTO Joins IMO
London, United Kingdom, November 12, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / In a joint statement issued today, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the…
Skål International Participate at the UNWTO Affiliate Members Plenary Session
Madrid, Spain, November 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The 42nd Affiliate Members’ Plenary Session is being held on November 5-6, 2020, in Madrid…
UNWTO in Namibia – First Visit to African Member State Since Start of the Pandemic
Windhoek, Namibia, November 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has paid a first visit to…
Atrevia to Work with UNWTO to Boost Tourism in Africa
Madrid, Spain, November 5, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Ubuntu: Africa Invites You To Live campaign, developed by ATREVIA, a global Communication…
New International Code to Provide Greater Legal Protection for Tourists
Madrid, Spain, November 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourists are to be given greater legal protection as consumers under new plans being advanced…
International Tourism Down 70% as Travel Restrictions Impact All Regions
Madrid, Spain, November 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to hit global…
Cooperation and Trust as Important as Ever – 75 Years of the United Nations
Madrid, Spain, October 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The United Nations, of which UNWTO is proud to be a part, was established to promote peace…
Canary Islands Joins Observatory Network to Provide Data for Tourism Recovery
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, October 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Canary Islands has been confirmed as the latest member of the growing…
UNWTO and ITC Collaborate to Strengthen Coastal Tourism in Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia, October 22, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / One of the main attractions of Liberia is its coastal tourism product. In recent years,…
Global Tourism Crisis Committee, Coordination is Vital Ingredient for Recovery
Madrid, Spain, October 21, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Consistent and harmonized travel protocols, enhanced safety measures and the protection of…
UNWTO, Expedia to Share Data and Insights to Guide Tourism Recovery
Madrid, Spain, October 19, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will work alongside the Expedia Group to strengthen ties…
Survey Finds 70 Percent of Travelers Plan to Holiday in 2021
New York City, New York, USA, October 17, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / An overwhelming majority of US and Canadian travelers (99 percent) are eager…