World Tourism Day 2021 to Focus on Inclusivity

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The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is inviting member and non-member states, sister UN agencies, businesses and individuals to celebrate inclusivity during World Tourism Day 2021 on September 27. Under the theme “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”, the event will attempt to look beyond tourism statistics and acknowledge that, behind every number, there is a person.

Three Greek Municipalities Nominated for UNWTO ‘Best Tourism Villages’ Award

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Photo source: Municipality of Western Samos The municipalities of Alonissos, Western Samos and Soufli are Greece’s nominees for the “Best Tourism Villages” award, an initiative by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Launched earlier this year, the “Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO” project aims to identify villages of member states that take innovative and

Soufli Vying for UNWTO ‘Best Tourism Village’ Title

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The Dadia Monastery in Soufli. Photo source: Municipality of Soufli The village of Soufli in northern Greece will compete to be included among the “Best Tourism Villages”, an initiative launched earlier in 2021 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The “Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO” initiative aims to identify villages of member states that take […]

Greece Invites its ‘Best Tourism Villages’ to Take Part in UNWTO Initiative

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The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to propose three of the country’s villages or municipalities to take part in an initiative launched by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) that will recognize and promote the ‘Best Tourism Villages’ of its member states. The UNWTO recently announced that it is searching for the best examples of rural […]

New Study On Athens’ Tourism Carrying Capacity Starts

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View from Anafiotika, Athens. Photo source: @Visit Greece The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has commenced a study into the tourism carrying capacity of Athens, in partnership with the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (EATA). “Tourism Carrying Capacity” is defined by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as “the maximum

International Travel Still on Hold Despite Uptick in May, Says UNWTO Data

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Photo source: UNWTO Between January and May, international tourist arrivals were 85 percent below 2019 levels (or a 65 percent drop on 2020) between January and May, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said on Wednesday. The latest UNWTO data shows that over the first five months of the year, world destinations recorded 147 million fewer […]

Tourism Takes Action on Plastic Waste and Pollution

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Photo source: UNWTO The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced that its Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI) has welcomed 32 new signatories that have the common vision to reduce waste and pollution across the tourism sector. “Tourism businesses and destinations are stepping up their commitment to sustainability,” said the UNWTO, which leads the initiative

UNWTO: Vaccines, Digital Solutions to Give Travel a Boost

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Photo source: UNWTO The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is forecasting that Covid-19 vaccination campaigns and the integration of digital solutions for safe travel will help ease restrictions allowing for more international mobility in the weeks and months ahead. According to the United Nations’ Travel Restrictions Report, destinations with higher vaccination rates and

Global Tourism Crash May Cost Global Economy $4 Trillion, Says Report

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Photo source: UNWTO The crash in international tourism due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic could cause a loss of more than $4 trillion to the global GDP for the years 2020 and 2021, according to an UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) report released on Wednesday. According to the UNCTAD, the estimated loss […]

UNWTO Launches ‘Jobs Factory’ to Kickstart Tourism Employment Recovery

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Photo source: UNWTO The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched the Jobs Factory, a global hospitality network designed to connect talent with employers across the sector. Powered by Hosco, a professional network specially designed for the hospitality industry, the innovative platform aims to offer solutions for hospitality recruitment. The Jobs Factory harnesses