UNWTO

  1. Gustavo Santos: "Latin America will be the human heart of the tourism of the future"

    Gustavo Santos, Regional Director of UNWTO for the Americas, stated that “Latin America will be the human heart of the tourism of the future” during an interview with ABC MUNDIAL at the 26th UNWTO General Assembly. Santos highlighted the strategic role of the region, which combines biodiversity, culture, and emotions to offer authentic experiences in an increasingly technology-driven world. According to Santos, “In the new paradigm, the human, the authentic, and the emotional will be the new luxury. Latin America is a collection of hugs, sharing meals, dancing, loving each other, and sharing life.”

    Region:
    World
    Category:
    Tourism
    Author/s:
    By Karina Giorgenello @losviajesdekarina, Pablo Pla @pablitopla
    Gustavo Santos: "Latin America will be the human heart of the tourism of the future"

  7. World Tourism Day 2023: UNWTO Secretary-General Stresses Tourism's Role in Development and Calls for Global Sustainability Cooperation

    The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, emphasized that tourism is a diverse but united sector in its commitment to sustainability and highlighted the importance of investment in green tourism. "Tourism and Green Investments make it clear what our sector needs to fulfill our sustainability ambitions," he said.

    Region:
    World
    Category:
    Tourism
    Author/s:
    By Karina Giorgenello @losviajesdekarina, Pablo Pla @pablitopla
    World Tourism Day 2023: UNWTO Secretary-General Stresses Tourism's Role in Development and Calls for Global Sustainability Cooperation

  8. Saudi Arabia Hosts World Tourism Day to Promote Green Investments in the Sector

    The World Tourism Day agenda is broad and covers a variety of crucial topics for the future of tourism. Discussions will revolve around issues related to environmental sustainability, attracting human talent to the tourism sector, investing in lesser-known destinations, and technological innovation in the industry.

    Region:
    World
    Category:
    Tourism
    Author/s:
    By Karina Giorgenello @losviajesdekarina
    Saudi Arabia Hosts World Tourism Day to Promote Green Investments in the Sector