Following is the message of World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary‑General Zurab Pololikashvili on the occasion of the New Year. “This has been another challenging year for our societies, our economies and tourism. Many millions of jobs and businesses remain in peril, at the mercy of an evolving crisis and of the actions of governments. However, […]
Western Samos is among the twenty destinations to enter the upgrade programme of the “Best Tourism Villages” initiative by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The initiative was launched to advance the role of tourism in safeguarding rural towns. Western Samos was initially among the 174 villages selected from 75 UNWTO member states that aimed to […]
Photo source: European Union / Photographer: Xavier Lejeune The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is calling out against the introduction of blanket restrictions on travel, as witnessed in recent days. This call echoes the concerns raised by UNWTO members during the 24th UNWTO General Assembly that took place in Madrid, Spain, between 30 November–3 December. Countries
Alexander the Great International Marathon, Thessaloniki. “Sports events can accelarate tourism development if used successfully for the brand development of a destination,” Thessaloniki Tourism Organization President Voula Patoulidou said during the 1st World Sports Tourism Congress that took place in Lloret de Mar, Spain, during November 25-26. Organized by the World
One out of five destinations continue to have their borders completely closed as new surges of COVID-19 impact the restart of international tourism, the latest research by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) shows. According to the UNWTO Travel Restrictions Report, 98 percent of all destinations still have some kind of travel restrictions in place. The report […]
Photo source: @UNWTO The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Council of Europe will work together to develop the opportunities tourism offers to local communities and enhance the tourist experience along the European region’s Cultural Routes. According to an announcement by the UNWTO, the joint actions will be aimed at recognizing the added value that […]
With the launch of the “Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism”, some of the industry’s biggest businesses joined governments and destinations in committing to cut emissions in half by 2030 and achieve Net Zero by 2050 at the latest. Launched in early November at the UN Climate Change Conference COP26, the Glasgow Declaration recognizes […]
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched the Centre Stage project, placing women’s empowerment and gender equality at the heart of recovery plans in tourism. The project will run over the course of one year – from November 2021 – November 2022 – and include training sessions with a gender focus, personalized guidance aiming to […]
Halkidiki Tourism Organization (HTO) executives appear optimistic for the 2022 tourism season as early bookings for 2022 from the UK market are on the up. Following a meeting held during WTM London earlier this week, HTO President Grigoris Tasios and Jet2Holidays senior executives confirmed that pre-bookings for 2022 are at 18 percent – near the […]
Photo source: @UNWTO The World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) 24th General Assembly, scheduled to take place in Madrid, Spain, from 30 November – 3 December, will focus on the significance of innovation and education for tourism recovery. The General Assembly is UNWTO’s main gathering and the platform for member states to approve UNWTO’s program of work […]


















