Asian and the Pacific women take Centre Stage in the future development of tourism. The 2nd Regional Conference on women's empowerment in Asia & the Pacific has come to a close with sessions exploring solo-travellers, safety and accessibility. Delegates have issued a roadmap for making tourism more inclusive in the region that includes recommendations to: - Invest in mentorship - Implement diversity training - Innovate to improve safety Check out the full set of recommendations and see how you can make a difference: https://lnkd.in/ezGXi-43
UN Tourism
International Trade and Development
Madrid, Madrid 243,502 followers
We are the UN agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable & accessible tourism.
About us
UN Tourism is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. As the leading international organization in the field of tourism, UNWTO promotes tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability and offers leadership and support to the sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide. UNWTO encourages the implementation of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, to maximize tourism’s socio-economic contribution while minimizing its possible negative impacts, and is committed to promoting tourism as an instrument in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), geared towards reducing poverty and fostering sustainable development. UNWTO generates market knowledge, promotes competitive and sustainable tourism policies and instruments, fosters tourism education and training, and works to make tourism an effective tool for development through technical assistance projects in over 100 countries around the world.
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http://www.unwto.org
External link for UN Tourism
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Madrid
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1975
Locations
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Primary
Poeta Joan Maragall, 42
Madrid, Madrid 28020, ES
Employees at UN Tourism
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Monica Basile
Experienced Sustainable Tourism Lecturer I Global Tourism Expert at UN Tourism, OECD I Senior Researcher & Marketing Manager for the Italian…
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Susana Costa Resende
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Antonio López de Ávila Muñoz
Global Manager Tourism for Rural Development Programme @ UN Tourism | Executive MBA IE University
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Gurkan Ozer
Green Destinations Türkiye Office - Tourism Consultant
Updates
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📢 New Blog Post Alert! 🌟 Exciting news for educators and students! 🌟 “Integrating Tourism and Hospitality Curricula in High Schools with AHLEI” is the latest article penned by Elizabeth O’Brien. 📝 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dNeDENfs UN Tourism Academy
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Our esteemed Executive Director, Zoritsa Urosevic on on 'Sustainable Pathways for a Greener Future' at the High-Level Panel of International Organizations during the 6th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku, Azerbaijan. Reflecting on the urgent need for action, she emphasized, “Addressing climate change is paramount for a greener future, benefitting people and fostering healthy societies, while also safeguarding our planet, where sustainable tourism can play a pivotal role.'" #sustainabletourism #Sustainability #UnTourism #WFID6 #DialogueForum #BakuProcess2024 #PeaceThroughDialogue #Dialogue4PeaceandGlobalSecurity #COP29 🔗https://lnkd.in/dfab6QcU
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Indonesia has hosted the first ever UN Tourism Women Ministers' Roundtable discussion in Bali today! The 2nd Regional Conference on Women's Empowerment in Tourism in Asia & the Pacific has been taking place, with some of the leading female voices in tourism taking to the stage to discuss: Successful initiatives led by women across the region Impact of policies on gender-equality Importance of female role models Tomorrow we'll will be back to explore how to make tourism safer, more accessible and more inclusive.
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Tourism opens minds, fosters understanding, and paves the way for peace." At the 6th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku, the UN Tourism Executive Director, Zoritsa Urosevic highlighted the profound impact of tourism in promoting global understanding and peace, echoing the sentiment that through travel, bridges are built, cultures connect, and conflicts fade. Related link: https://lnkd.in/dz7MqpXz 🔗https://lnkd.in/duEDd5B8 #UnTourism #WFID6 #DialogueForum #BakuProcess2024 #PeaceThroughDialogue #Dialogue4PeaceandGlobalSecurity
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La Comisión Regional para las Américas apoya la candidatura de Uruguay para establecer la sede de la oficina de ONU Turismo del “Observatorio de Derecho del Turismo para América Latina y el Caribe” en Montevideo. Con el apoyo de Uruguay y de todos los países de la región, las Américas avanzan hacia la consecución de un marco jurídico más coherente, transparente y armonizado para el turismo!
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Se extiende hasta el 30 de junio el periodo de postulación del Reto de Innovación Proyectos Verdes de #turismo en colaboración con CAF -banco de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe- para #AméricaLatina y el #Caribe. ¡No pierdas esta oportunidad para presentar tu propuesta verde, #sostenible e innovadora!
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Executive director of UN Tourism, Natalia Bayona has highlighted in her opening keynote the role of innovation and investment in tourist experiences through Community Tourism and success stories in Americas. 💡 Live Stream: https://lnkd.in/dBwJvMmk
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Experience the vibrant energy of Cuba at the 69th Meeting of UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Americas! 🇨🇺 Delighted to gather in Varadero for enriching discussions on advancing tourism in the Americas. ✨ 🔗https://lnkd.in/dBwJvMmk
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First ever Bosnia & Herzegovina SARAJEVO TRAVEL FEST 🎉gathered communities & industry to showcase destinations in Balkans, Europe & beyond. Our Executive Director, Zoritsa Urosevic, discussed short term rentals impact on destinations and policy. UN Tourism is building a tool to map short term rentals regulations around the world