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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 30, 2024 - The city of Córdoba, Argentina, recently hosted the 2nd International Seminar on Tourism Law, a collaborative effort between UN Tourism, Universidad Siglo 21, and Agencia Córdoba Turismo. Held on November 26th and 27th, 2024, the seminar brought together leading experts to discuss the crucial role of law in promoting sustainable, inclusive, and accessible tourism for all.

Tourism: An Engine for Growth and Sustainability

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 29, 2024 - The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) has announced a Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Challenge, calling on startups and scale-ups to showcase innovative solutions that can transform the tourism sector. This exciting initiative seeks to harness the power of AI to enhance the travel experience, promote sustainability, and drive economic growth.

AI: The Future of Tourism

The challenge focuses on leveraging AI across various aspects of the tourism industry, including:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 29, 2024 - Madrid, Spain, is set to become the global epicenter of sports tourism as it hosts the 3rd World Sports Tourism Congress (WSTC) on November 28-29, 2024. Held at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, this prestigious event, organized by UN Tourism in collaboration with the Government of the Region of Madrid, will bring together leading figures in sports tourism to discuss the future of this dynamic sector.

Creating a Lasting Legacy

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 26, 2024 - In a historic moment for the tourism industry, more than 50 countries have endorsed a landmark declaration for enhanced climate action in tourism at COP29, the UN Climate Change Conference. This unprecedented commitment signifies a turning point in recognizing the crucial role of the tourism sector in addressing climate change.

Tourism Day at COP29

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 26, 2024 - UN Tourism has significantly expanded its global network with the addition of 27 new Affiliate Members, representing a diverse range of organizations from 16 countries across all regions. This brings the total number of Affiliate Members to 505, solidifying UN Tourism's commitment to fostering collaboration and promoting responsible tourism practices worldwide.

A Diverse and Growing Network

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 26, 2024 - Despite the challenges faced in recent years, the tourism sector is demonstrating resilience and a renewed focus on sustainability, as revealed in the latest fDi Tourism Investment Report 2024. Released by the Financial Times in collaboration with UN Tourism, the report highlights a growing trend of greenfield investments in tourism, with a particular emphasis on projects that prioritize sustainability and innovation.

Tourism Sector Shows Strong Growth

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".