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Global Sustainable Destinations Summit: Shaping The Future of Sustainable Tourism

Global Sustainable Destinations Summit: Shaping The Future of Sustainable Tourism

The Government of Mallorca, Consell de Mallorca, the Mallorca Tourism Foundation, and UNWTO have hosted the second edition of the Sustainable Destinations Summit, gathering leading experts, organizations, and companies to share best practices and perspectives on environmental, social, and economic sustainability in destinations. The Summit emphasized tourism as a force for good, with momentum building […]

UNWTO Delegation in Rome to Boost Partnerships with the Italian Government

The UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili, has concluded an official visit to Italy, strengthening key partnerships and advancing tourism for education, rural development and peace. During the three-day official visit to Italy and the Vatican City, the UNWTO delegation met with: Minister of Tourism of Italy, Daniela Garnero Santanchè Deputy Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, Antonio Tajani Director-General of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Mr Qu Dongyu. Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See. In a productive meeting with Minister of Tourism Daniela Garnero Santanchè and her Cabinet, the UNWTO leadership focused on the timely topic of tourism education and youth empowerment, recognized as a key priority for tourism. In July 2022, Italy hosted the first UNWTO Global Youth Tourism Summit in Sorrento, a flagship initiative aimed at making youth a part of the decision-making process for the sector. Building on this, the meeting explored more ways of collaborating around the theme of education, while also advancing joint work on other priorities designed to rethink and transform tourism, both in Italy and globally. Tourism is growing as a force for rural development, and, through a focus on education and training, as a force for youth empowerment Minister Santanchè said: "We are ready to continue cooperating with the UNWTO in order to make the tourism industry stronger, more sustainable, innovative and inclusive. We want tourism to contribute more and more to the development of nations and to become a real vehicle for personal professional and social growth, in particular for the youth and women." Close partnerships with Italy In a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, the UNWTO delegation commended Italy's commitment to enhancing tourism's status as a pillar of rural development. Sauris Zahre and Isola del Giglio are now recognized as UNWTO Best Tourism Villages and Italy has also worked with UNWTO on promoting wine and gastronomy tourism for job creation, economic empowerment and the protection of heritage. UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili says: "Italy is one of the world's top destinations. It's also a strong supporter of UNWTO's mission to make tourism matter: here, tourism is growing as a force for rural development, and, through a focus on education and training, as a force for youth empowerment." Looking ahead, the Italian Government's representatives highlighted upcoming events and initiatives which may benefit from further collaboration with UNWTO. These include a new project on diaspora tourism, "Turismo delle Radici", the Jubilee Year 2025 in Rome, and the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina. UNWTO Secretary-General Pololikashvili expressed his full support for Italy's bid to host EXPO 2030 in Rome. Tourism for rural development and peace Building on a Memorandum of Understanding signed between both UN agencies in September 2020, the UNWTO delegation also undertook an official visit to the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). FAO Director-General Mr Qu Dongyu recognized the importance of tourism and the two UN agencies identified several areas for deeper collaboration, including around the UNWTO Best Tourism Villages initiative and in developing capacity-building programmes to improve the tourism potential of FAO Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIHAS) sites and its Digital Villages pilots. Also in Rome, UNWTO Secretary-General Pololikashvili met with Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See. The Holy See holds Observer status within UNWTO and Pope Francis has championed tourism as a bridging force for peace and understanding, particularly among

The UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili, has concluded an official visit to Italy, strengthening key partnerships and advancing tourism for education, rural development, and peace. During the three-day official visit to Italy and the Vatican City, the UNWTO delegation met with: Minister of Tourism of Italy, Daniela Garnero Santanchè Deputy Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs and […]

UNWTO and FAO Strengthen Partnership as Leaders Meet in Rome

UNWTO and FAO Strengthen Partnership as Leaders Meet in Rome

The importance of tourism for the economic development and empowerment of rural communities was underscored as the leaders of UNWTO and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) met in Rome on March 30 (Thursday). At the start of his official visit to Italy, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili was welcomed to the […]

WTTC unveils world-first global Travel & Tourism water footprint

WTTC unveils world-first global Travel & Tourism water footprint

United Nations, New York: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center have unveiled groundbreaking new data detailing the total water usage of the global Travel & Tourism sector.  In one of the largest research projects of its kind, WTTC can for the first time ever, accurately report and track […]

WTTC reveals Germany’s Travel & Tourism sector’s climate footprint

WTTC reveals Germany's Travel & Tourism sector's climate footprint

Berlin, Germany: The World Travel & Tourism Council ( WTTC ) and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center have unveiled groundbreaking new data detailing the climate footprint of the Travel & Tourism sector in Germany. In one of the largest research projects of its kind, WTTC can for the first time ever, accurately report and track the impact […]

IATA: Passenger Demand Stays Strong in January 2023

IATA Statement On The End Of COVID As An International Public Health Emergency

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel demand is continuing in 2023, based on January traffic results. Total traffic in January 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 67.0% compared to January 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 84.2% of January 2019 levels. Domestic traffic for January 2023 […]

UNWTO Hosts Tourism DATA WORKSHOPS For ASIA And The PACIFIC Members in NEPAL

UNWTO Hosts Tourism DATA WORKSHOPS For ASIA And The PACIFIC Members in NEPAL

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 as destinations across Asia and the Pacific re-open to tourism, UNWTO organized the workshop alongside the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal […]

ACI: Passenger traffic comes closest ever to full recovery in January ‘23

ACI: Passenger traffic comes closest ever to full recovery in January ‘23

Brussels: European airport trade body ACI EUROPE this week released its air traffic report for January 2023. Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +69% in January compared to the same month last year – when Omicron-related travel restrictions had halted the recovery. The growth was predominantly driven by international passenger traffic (+85%) with domestic passenger traffic (+35%) expanding at a […]

Titanic Experience introduces The Pursuit of Dreams

Titanic Experience introduces The Pursuit of Dreams

Titanic Belfast reopen on 4 March with four exciting new themed galleries that further illuminate the story of the famous liner. Ireland: Following a multi-million-pound refreshment program, the reimagined Titanic Experience introduces The Pursuit of Dreams as a new theme. Using immersive technology combined with personal stories, it will tell the authentic Titanic story in […]

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