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15 May 13
Press Release
International tourism receipts grew by 4% in 2012
According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism receipts hit a new record in 2012, reaching an estimated US$ 1075 billion (euro 837 billion) worldwide, up 4% in real...
02 May 13
Press Release
Morocco – UNWTO and UNDP support new system of classification for tourism accommodation
The project will build capacity within the Ministry of Tourism to set up a new classification system for the accommodation establishments, a central part of Morocco’s tourism strategy «Vision 2020»....
25 Apr 13
News
UNWTO organizes first ever World Tourism Day Essay Competition
World Tourism Day (WTD) is a thematic event held every year on September 27, underscoring the socio-economic impact of tourism. This year’s WTD is held under the theme “Tourism and Water - Protecting...
05 Apr 13
Press Release
UN Tourism and Crime bodies to call on tourists to play a role in reducing illicit trafficking
Preparations for the campaign were set in motion during the Spring Meeting of the Chief Executive Board of the United Nations in Madrid. A Cooperation Agreement was signed between UNWTO Secretary-...
04 Apr 13
Press Release
UNWTO hosts meeting of the UN Chief Executives Board
The UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) brings together the executive heads of 29 UN System programmes and specialized agencies, including the World Bank and the International...