Sustainable News
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UNWTO Hosts Tourism Workshop for Asia and the Pacific
UNWTO has concluded a three-day workshop focused on helping Member States from across Asia and the Pacific better measure and manage their tourism sectors. Recognizing the importance of regional cooperation…
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Tourism Potential of Least Developed Countries Outlined at UN Conference
UNWTO centred tourism as a key pillar of sustainable development at the 5th United Nations Conference on Least Developed Countries. The conference, held in Doha around the theme of “From…
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WTTC Reveals Germany’s Tourism Sector’s Climate Footprint
Germany leads the way in reducing absolute emissions in Travel & Tourism, the sector’s GDP has grown on average 1.5% annually while greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 1.1% each year.…
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UNWTO at ITB Berlin Setting Priorities for Tourism
UNWTO returned to ITB Berlin with a clear message: Tourism is back and committed to delivering positive change that goes beyond the sector itself. Tourism returns – why ITB matters…
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UNWTO Launch Women in Tech Startup Competition Middle East
UNWTO has launched a new Startup Competition to support women tourism tech entrepreneurs and innovators across the Middle East. Announced at Biban 2023, Saudi Arabia’s largest SME conference, the Women in…
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UNWTO Report to Support Climate Action in the Tourism Sector
UNWTO has released a new report highlighting the progress that global tourism has made in measuring greenhouse gas emissions as well as the challenges the sector still faces. Measurement of…
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Tourism for Rural Development Highlighted at UNWTO Best Tourism Villages Event
Tourism importance for rural development was the message at the heart of the Best Tourism Villages Ceremony. The initiative is one of the pillars of UNWTO Tourism for Rural Development…
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UNWTO Best Tourism Villages to be Celebrated in Alula
UNWTO will celebrate tourism as a major factor of sustainable rural development at a special Best Tourism Villages ceremony to be held in AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (12-13 March).…
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UNWTO and Saudi Arabia Partner to Boost Education and Training in Tourism
UNWTO and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will work together to promote education and professional development in tourism. Education and Training: A Priority for Tourism As the United Nations specialized…
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WTTC Launches Hotel Sustainability Basics
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics) verification scheme. Announced at ITB Berlin, Basics will enable tourist accommodation providers from around the world,…