UN Tourism has reopened applications for its Best Tourism Villages initiative. Since 2021, it has received over 1,000 applications from 100 countries, recognising over 230 villages and supporting 83 others across 65 countries and five global regions.
UN Tourism is moving from dialogue to action as it prepares for the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027. Mandated by the UN General Assembly, it has now launched a new Road Map, advancing its commitment to implementation.
Tourism reaffirmed its growing role in global climate action at COP30, building on the momentum from COP29. Over two dedicated Tourism Thematic Days (November 19–20), UN Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism of Brazil convened a broad range of tourism stakeholders to advance solutions for a low-carbon and climate-resilient tourism sector.
UN Tourism and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) have agreed to work together to increase access to tourism education at high school level. A new Memorandum of Understanding will see the two organizations work together on a series of initiatives aimed at increasing the provision and quality of tourism education in schools globally.
The 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly opened in Riyadh, marking a historic first for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and the largest Assembly since UN Tourism was founded 50 years ago.
UN Tourism’s Asia-Pacific Member States met to boost capacity and explore how meetings and events can drive sustainable economic, social, and cultural growth.
UN Tourism and Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) have again partnered to spotlight inspiring examples of how fashion can drive cultural tourism, boost local trade, and spark innovation in destinations around the world.
Oman will take part in the 26th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations Tourism Organisation, to be held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from November7 to 11, 2025—under the theme “AI-powered Tourism: Redefining the future.”
UN Tourism has welcomed Khaby Lame, the world’s most-popular TikTok creator, as its newest Ambassador.
UN Tourism has announced 22 new Affiliate Members, including 2 Destination Management Organisations, 7 for-profit companies, 6 associations and NGOs, 3 universities, and 4 others. They represent 14 countries across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
