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Official Twitter account for Publications at the @UN World Tourism Organization @UNWTO. Stay informed on the latest #Publications #TourismData #Stats #Research

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🍽️ Gastronomy meets tourism in Africa!
Join us in Arusha, Tanzania (23-25 April 2025) for the 2nd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism.

Discover how food drives sustainability, community empowerment & destination branding. ✨

🔗 Register now: https://t.co/lq0u50Yp1G

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📢 Kick-off time!

Today, 10 March, we launch the FAO, MPS and UN Tourism Pacific SIDS Project! 🍍

This initiative strengthens sustainable gastronomy tourism and value chains, enhancing resilience & inclusion in island communities.

Stay tuned! 🌴

@FAO 👩🏽‍🍳
#SustainableTourism

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🇿🇦UN Tourism is working with @G20SouthAfrica as a knowledge partner. The 1st #G20 TWG Meeting focused on:
💡People-centered AI and innovation
📊Financing and investment
✈️Air connectivity
🌱Resilience for inclusive and sustainable tourism
@SouthAfricaTM @PatriciaDeLille @g20org

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📢 UN Tourism advancing knowledge creation!

On 27 Feb 2025, the 3rd Research Committee Meeting reinforced our commitment to relevant & impactful tourism knowledge📚

This Committee ensures UN Tourism’s research stays strategic & drives positive change for members & the sector 🌍

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🦾Empowering Tourism MSMEs: 🇦🇷Argentina's Program for Small Providers Tourist Investments Incentives
💡This initiative aids micro, small, and medium providers with non-repayable contributions.
Learn more at👉https://t.co/G0PgJ138IT
@SDGaction @SDG2030 @UN_SDG

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It’s official! Applications for #BestTourismVillages2025 are open!

UN Tourism seeks villages using tourism to empower communities, preserve culture, and drive sustainability. Could your village be next?

📅 Apply now
🌍 Open to UN Tourism Member States

🔗https://t.co/msruykTEFx

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✨#Tourism is back!

In 2024, 1.4 billion travelers hit the road—a 99% recovery of pre-pandemic levels! 📈

With Middle East, Europe and Africa leading the way, global travel is thriving again. ✈️

Where’s your next #destination? 🌟

🔗https://t.co/cB0wvFVRRA

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🔴Still not familiar with the G20 Tourism and SDGs Dashboard?
🔎Discover this insightful tool and explore 170 case studies from G20 countries that showcase how tourism can drive sustainable development!
👉 https://t.co/G0PgJ138IT @SDGaction @SDG2030 @UN_SDG

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Did you know export revenues from international tourism peaked at USD 1.8 trillion in 2023? 💵📊
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Explore our International Tourism Highlights 2024 for insights on recovery, economic impact & tourism performance in 2023. 🧳

👉 Download: https://t.co/Fw3jUBrIiv

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Join us at the First Global Conference on Tourism for Rural Development in Vietnam!

Explore how #Tourism uplifts #RuralCommunities, drives #InclusiveGrowth, and preserves #Cultural & #NaturalHeritage.

Don't miss this landmark event!

👉 Register now: https://t.co/scL7tE8B4v

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🪷 Supporting efforts of Kumarakom for Sustainable and Equitable Tourism Development
❓Did you know that 🇮🇳 is supporting the development of villages and local communities in Kumarakom, Kerala?
💡Learn more about it in the G20 Dashboard! https://t.co/G0PgJ12ATl @tourismgoi

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Introducing the Best Tourism Villages 2024! ⭐️

Discover hidden gems where tradition meets sustainability & communities lead the way in responsible tourism. 💎

Watch now! 💻

🔗https://t.co/iFxT1Cqeor

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📢 New @UNWTO publication!
How can Tourism uplift Rural Communities? 🌾
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Discover the 'Tourism for Rural Dev't Programme - Impact Report 2021-2024' & see how it drives growth, supports women & youth, & promotes Sustainable Dev't.

👉 https://t.co/kXadWRYH2d

@ZoritsaUrosevic

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How can the tourism sector fight plastic pollution? 💡

Explore the 'Global Tourism Plastics Initiative: Annual Progress Report 2023' & learn how to advance towards a circular economy for plastics 📚

Dive into knowledge & action! ♻️

👉https://t.co/GYgKAXc5KG

@ZoritsaUrosevic

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Excited to announce the finalists for the 4th Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition! ✨

🍽️ These trailblazing startups are set to transform gastronomy tourism with their bold ideas.

Don’t miss the grand finale on Nov 18, 2024! 🚀

@bculinary

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🌍 Only 3 weeks until the 4th edition of the #BestTourismVillages by #UNTourism!

Join us as we celebrate the incredible journeys of past villages and their remarkable transformations through #RuralTourism.

Get ready for highlights leading up to the big reveal on November 14!

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📢 Knowledge is empowerment! 📚
Discover the “Informe regional de las mujeres en el turismo en América Latina y el Caribe” 🌎-a key tool for gender equality & advancing Women in Tourism, available in Spanish 🏋️‍♀️

🔗 https://t.co/zWkwydJAnl

@UNWTO @ZoritsaUrosevic
#WomenInTourism

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🗓️ Save the date! Join us online on October 28th for an exclusive webinar with @AmadeusITGroup on 2024 Travel Trends & Insights

✈️ Focused on the Americas (Sept to Dec)

🕒 English session: 4:00 PM CET
🕔 Spanish session: 5:00 PM CET

Don't miss it!
🔗https://t.co/wtdIU5WW6i

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A Symbol of Hope for Global Unity ✨
Today we celebrate #UNDay that stands as a beacon of hope, reflecting our collective aspiration for a better world.

As was also highlighted in the #WorldTourismDay, together, we can work towards a peaceful and prosperous world for all🌍

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📢🌍 Conoce la "Hoja de ruta mundial para la reducción del desperdicio de alimentos en el sector turístico", diseñada para fomentar la Sostenibilidad y la Gestión Responsable de los Alimentos 📚

Contribuye a los #ODS ♻️🍽️

👉 https://t.co/GDI1D13M5b

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