As Shaikha Al Nuaimi begins her mandate at UN Tourism, calls are growing for a dedicated Thematic Office for Small Island ...

The United Nations tourism agency (UN Tourism) has published a strategic road map for sustainable tourism ahead of the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism in 2027, underscoring ...

UN Tourism has launched a new Road Map to guide preparations for the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027, welcomed by Member States meeting in Madrid. The initiative positions ...

The UN announced Wednesday that tourism will get two dedicated days at COP30, the global climate talks in Belém, Brazil. The tourism events will take place on November 19 and 20, marking the second ...

Malta on Friday concluded the three-day UN Tourism events programme with a high-level conference titled “Driving tourism towards the future we want: a Dialogue on policies to balance growth, people ...

In total, 52 villages from around the globe have been crowned top travel destinations, chosen from 270 entries across 65 UN Tourism member states. Another 20 villages joined the Upgrade Programme, ...

MADRID, Spain, May 6, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- When I took office in 2018, I found an organization rich in history but with little vitality. What was then known as the UNWTO was respected in ...

Off-the-beaten-path travel destinations are set to be a major trend in 2025—and it's no surprise, considering the overtourism of popular destinations in Europe this summer and the record-shattering ...

The UN Tourism Executive Council has taken a historic step, nominating Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais of the United Arab Emirates as the next Secretary-General of UN Tourism, effective 1 January 2026. Her ...

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The global tourism sector is poised for a pivotal leadership transition as five candidates vie for the position of Secretary-General of UN Tourism, the rebranded United Nations World Tourism ...