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UN World Tourism Organisation members vote to suspend Russian Federation

During the special General Assembly, 99 member countries were represented

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Green hotel investments to Restart Tourism

The collaboration between UNWTO and Destination Capital is based on DC’s adoption of best practices aimed at reducing carbon emissions and operating hotels in a manner consistent with IFC’s environmental and social criteria.

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Approach tourism from an entrepreneurial perspective: Suman Billa

BW HOTELIER got in touch with Suman Billa, Director, United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Madrid to pick his brain on the ultimate gameplan to revive the worst affected sectors due to the pandemic.

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UNWTO members meet to enhance cooperation, build trust and restart Tourism in Asia and Pacific

The members agreed the need to strengthen international cooperation to minimize the effect of the global pandemic on the tourism sector that supports millions of livelihoods.

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UNWTO, Telefónica collaborate to promote digitalization in Tourism sector

The collaboration with Telefónica, which builds on an existing partnership, is designed to use digital transformation to support sustainable recovery and future growth.

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UNWTO welcomes new app designed to facilitate safe and secure border crossings

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) partners with Wanderlust World for the launch of a new App designed to facilitate safe and seamless travel in the wake of COVID-19.

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EBRD, UNWTO partner to boost tourism recovery

Actions include safety and hygiene protocols and incentive plans to revive demand.

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New data shows impact of Covid-19 on Tourism as UNWTO calls for responsible restart of the sector

Against this backdrop, UNWTO has reiterated its call for governments and international organizations to support tourism, a lifeline for many millions and a backbone of economies.

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As tourism restarts, UNWTO notes “Strong and Rapid” governments’ response to COVID-challenge

As many destinations begin to ease restrictions on travel, the specialized United Nations agency has releases its first Briefing Note on Tourism and COVID-19, illustrating efforts taken to safeguard jobs and lay the foundations for recovery.

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UNWTO builds key corporate partnerships at UNGC Leaders Summit 2020

For 26 uninterrupted hours, sessions focusing on every part of the sustainability agenda were held in a virtual Networking Hall and Expo Area, and UNWTO was there to make clear tourism’s important role in driving stronger and better recovery from the current crisis.

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