Travel & Tourism

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – NOVEMBER 19, 2024 – The UN Tourism Executive Council convened in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, for its 122nd session, bringing together representatives from 47 countries and key stakeholders to shape the future of the tourism sector. With global tourism nearing a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels, the council focused on strategies to drive innovation and investment in the industry.

UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili commended Colombia's commitment to tourism development, highlighting its role in fostering positive change.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 15, 2024 – The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) has revealed its list of 55 rural destinations designated as "Best Tourism Villages" for 2024. This initiative recognizes villages that are harnessing tourism to preserve their unique cultures, traditions, and natural beauty while promoting sustainable development.

A Global Showcase of Rural Tourism

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 15, 2024 – UN Tourism has recognized the most innovative community-based tourism projects in Colombia, highlighting the country's leadership in promoting sustainable and inclusive tourism development.

The "Innovation Challenge: Community Tourism: Colombia"

The Innovation Challenge, organized in collaboration with Colombia's Vice Ministry of Tourism and the National Tourism Fund (FONTUR), sought to identify and celebrate initiatives that are shaping the future of community-based tourism in the region.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 15, 2024 - The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with UN Tourism, successfully hosted a three-day Women in Tourism Regional Congress themed "Beyond empowerment to Education, Innovation, and Finance Access".

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 15, 2024 – In a landmark collaboration, three United Nations agencies – UN Tourism, UN-Habitat, and UNESCO – joined forces at the World Urban Forum in Cairo, Egypt, to champion sustainable urban tourism practices. This initiative marks the first time these agencies have collaborated at the World Urban Forum, underscoring their shared commitment to promoting tourism that benefits both cities and their residents.

Building on Successful Partnerships