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
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 […]
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 […]
Photo source: @UNWTO The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Instagram have joined forces to produce a Tourism Recovery Playbook that will help destinations and businesses harness the power of digital and visual storytelling to reach new audiences and return to growth. This first ever partnership with Instagram forms part of UNWTO’s wider shift towards harnessing […]
“The climate emergency is a bigger threat than Covid,” warned World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili speaking on Tuesday during the UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit, at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2021 in London. “Going back to the old normal is not an option,” Pololikashvili said, addressing world tourism ministers who have […]
Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias and UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili. Adapting sustainable practices and upgrading tourism services in this direction topped a meeting agenda between Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias and World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili this week during the World Travel Market (WTM)
Tourism leaders from around the world will come together at the UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit at WTM London 2021 in November and commit to invest in the sector’s sustainable future. The largest annual gathering of tourism ministers, the summit will take place on 2 November during WTM London – the leading global event […]
Photo source: Visit Greece On the occasion of World Tourism Day (WTD) 2021, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said he sees the opportunity for Greece to redefine its goals and principles for the sector. Celebrated worldwide since 1980 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), WTD is commemorated on September 27 each year and under a […]
“Today is an opportunity to reflect on what we have achieved, but above all to think about the next day of the most important productive activity of our country.” – GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis On the occasion of World Tourism Day (WTD) 2021 on September 27 the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) released […]

















