The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations focused on promoting sustainable and responsible tourism around the world. Their website provides a wealth of information on current issues, trends, and data in the tourism industry, as well as news, events, and programs organized by the UNWTO. Visitors can find comprehensive reports and publications on various topics related to tourism, including travel facilitation, tourism and biodiversity, tourism and poverty reduction, and sustainable tourism development. The UNWTO website also offers a platform for member countries and stakeholders to collaborate and exchange best practices that promote sustainable tourism.

worldatlas.comThe origin of the World Tourism Organization dates back to 1925 when the first global congress of official tourist organizations was held in The Hague, Netherlands.

sdgs.un.orgUNWTO was one of the first UN organization which joined the 10 YFP by submitting a programme on sustainable tourism under the Framework.

unwto.orgDuring the celebration, UNWTO launched its first World Tourism Day Report, the first in an annual series of updates and analysis of the Organization’s work guiding the sector forward.