MADRID/Spain, BTNp: UN-TOURISM Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais said, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is disrupting travel patterns well beyond the region itself, including rising inflation, particularly in transport and accommodation. This is placing pressure on travellers, businesses and destinations alike. Even amid this uncertainty, international tourism continued to show resilience in the first…
MADRID/Spain, BTNp: UN Tourism is leading the shift from dialogue to delivery as it begins preparations for the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism in 2027. The United Nations General Assembly mandated UN Tourism with the implementation of the International Year. Now, with its launch of its new Road Map, the Organization has taken another…
CEBU/Philippines, BTNp: CHAIRED by Secretary of Tourism of Philippines, Christina Gracian the 25th Meeting of ASEAN, China, Japan and Republic of Korea Tourism Ministers (25th M-ATM Plus Three) was convened on 30 January 2026, in Cebu, Philippines. The Meeting was preceded by the 48th Meeting of the ASEAN Plus Three National Tourism Organizations (NTOs) on…
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, BTNp: UN TOURISM concluded the biggest General Assembly in its 50-year history, confirming new leadership, and announcing a shared vision for innovation and Artificial Intelligence. And Member States voted to hold the 27th edition of the UN Tourism General Assembly in the Dominican Republic. Over three days, the Organization’s Member States advanced…