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UN Tourism News #32 | 26 NOV 2021
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On 1 to 3 December, Madrid will host the 24th General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), where the future of a strategic sector for many countries after the pandemic will be analysed, bearing in mind the commitment to a more inclusive and sustainable tourism.
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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 shows that still 98% of all destinations have some kind of travel restrictions in place.
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Within the framework of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change COP26, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Government of Panama and the business group NOAH agreed to work together for the implementation of the United Nations Fund for Climate Neutrality of Tourism.
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The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and CAF, the Development Bank of Latin America, have signed an MOU to strengthen their collaboration to accelerate tourism development through investments.
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The UNWTO leadership has addressed an informal meeting of EU Ministers Responsible for Tourism, further strengthening ties with the European Institutions.
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The UNWTO and the Council of Europe will work together to develop the opportunities tourism offers to local communities and to enhance the tourist experience along the European region’s Cultural Routes.
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UNWTO’s Members from across Asia and the Pacific came together to advance the tourism sector’s contribution to gender equality and women’s empowerment.
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Upcoming UNWTO events
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More from UNWTO
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Innovation:
- NEW- 3rd Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition: Accelerating gastronomy tourism initiatives to achieve the SDGs. Join us in building back better from COVID-19 with your ideas for a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient sector. Apply here
- FINAL EVENT- The winners of the UNWO Rural Startup Competition will be announced during the thematic session Building for the Future: Innovation, Education and Rural Development, within the framework of the 24th session of the General Assembly. Stay tuned in social media for the streaming link. https://www.unwto.org/unwto-global-rural-tourism-startup-competition
- DEADLINE EXTENDED-UNWTO x ProColombia New Touristic Experiences- Challenge: The deadline to apply for UNWTO Tourism Online Academy Scholarships with your sustainable, inclusive, and innovative tourism experiences ideas in Colombia has been extended. New deadline: November 30th, 2021.
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Investments:
- Agreement The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and CAF, the Development Bank of Latin America, have signed an MOU to strengthen their collaboration to accelerate tourism development through investments.
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It's the biggest tourism event of the year! And it's only two weeks away.
The 24 UNWTO General Assembly #UNWTOGA looks to the future with hope.
Towards greater sustainability, we meet to keep highlighting tourism's relevance for global prosperity. |
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The climate emergency is a bigger threat than Covid.
At the Ministers' Summit #WTMLDN, UNWTO urged leaders to unlock innovative financing for a green recovery.
We can't afford to miss this chance. Cooperation works. Let's restore mobility united, implementing more sustainable models that ensure environmental protection. |
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Tourism reaches a new level of ambition on sustainability
First, with #G20 Tourism Ministers, who welcomed the recommendations for a greener transition.
Last week, at #COP26, launching the #GlasgowDeclaration on #TourismAndClimate
Next step
24th UNWTO General Assembly
30 Nov. - 3 Dec. Madrid, Spain |
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With Instagram we help destinations recover and grow.
Digital and visual storytelling are essential to reach new audiences.
The "Tourism Recovery Playbook" guides users on how to showcase destinations, and illustrate the sector is ready to welcome tourists back safely and responsibly
As parts of the world begin cautiously opening up again, now is the time to be creative in showing why tourism matters – for individuals, for our communities and for our planet. |
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