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We are the UN agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable, & accessible tourism.

09/11/2026

From food waste to climate action: Tourism takes action ahead of COP31. 🍽️

Through the Recipe of Change initiative, tourism businesses are working towards the global goal of halving food waste by 2030.

In Türkiye, hotels from participating groups including , Hilton, Paloma Hotels, Radisson Hotels and TUI, alongside Winnow and KITRO, are piloting solutions to measure, prevent and reduce food waste through operational and behavioural changes.

💡 At COP31, Recipe of Change signatories will share results and lessons from the Türkiye pilot through events in the Blue Zone.

Led by UN Environment Programme and UN Tourism under the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme, the initiative contributes to UNEP’s Food Waste Breakthrough, accelerating action to reduce food waste and methane emissions.

📍 18 November | COP31 Tourism Day | Antalya, Türkiye

🔗https://www.untourism.int/recipe-of-change

05/11/2026

For the first time in our Organization’s history, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres visited UN Tourism Headquarters in Madrid, welcomed by Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais.

As he approaches the end of his 10-year tenure, the visit offered an opportunity to recognize his leadership and unwavering commitment to multilateralism and sustainable development.

At the heart of the meeting was a shared vision of tourism as a force for international cooperation, economic opportunity and stronger communities worldwide.

A historic moment for our Organization. And a renewed commitment to making tourism deliver for everyone. 🇺🇳

03/11/2026

AI is changing how travellers discover destinations. But as technology advances, trust matters more than ever.

For over a decade, the UTM–UN Tourism Training Programme has brought tourism professionals together to exchange knowledge, strengthen skills and address emerging challenges.

At its 18th edition in Macao, China, participants from 17 countries explored how AI is reshaping destination branding and digital marketing.

💡 From smarter marketing to AI-powered travel planning, the opportunities are significant. But so are the challenges of trust, transparency and cultural authenticity.

The key takeaway? AI brings speed. Humans bring judgement. Tourism needs both.

Find out more about the programme ⬇️
🔗https://www.untourism.int/event/18th-utm-un-tourism-training-programme

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02/11/2026

Tourism is already playing a vital role in Ukraine’s recovery - and its impact will only grow. 🇺🇦

UN Tourism is working alongside Ukraine to build a stronger, more resilient tourism sector that creates lasting opportunities for its people and communities.

From providing 500 scholarships to strengthen the skills of tourism professionals to supporting rural communities through our Best Tourism Villages initiative, we are investing in the people and places shaping Ukraine’s future.

With the launch of the Ukrainian Chapter of Safe Destinations, we are also harnessing innovation to develop new solutions for traveller safety and destination resilience worldwide.

💡 Have an innovative solution to contribute?

Apply to the Safe Destinations Challenge and help shape the future of tourism.

📅 Applications are open until 9 November!

🔗 https://www.untourism.int/startup-competition/un-tourism-safe-destinations-challenge-ukrainian-chapter

29/10/2026

Discover the flavours of Sierra Leone! 🍲🇸🇱

From traditional recipes to local ingredients and rich culinary traditions, Sierra Leone has a story to tell through its food.

And this December, it's bringing Africa's gastronomy tourism community together!

📍 2–4 December 2026 | Lungi, Sierra Leone

As host of the 3rd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, Sierra Leone will welcome tourism leaders, experts and industry professionals to explore how African gastronomy can preserve cultural heritage, empower local communities and create new opportunities for destinations.

✨ If you want to be part of the conversation make sure to register by 15 November!

How to register:
1️⃣ Email 📧 [email protected] with a brief overview of your professional background and motivation to attend.
2️⃣ Receive your registration code.
3️⃣ Complete your registration through the link below ⬇️
🔗https://www.untourism.int/events/3-un-tourism-regional-forum-on-gastronomy-tourism-for-africa

28/10/2026

Tourism connects nature, communities and economies, cutting across many of the systems that need to transform to achieve global climate goals. 🌍

📍 For the third consecutive year, tourism will have a dedicated thematic day at COP31, with Tourism Day taking place on 18 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, organised by UN Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye and the UN Environment Programme.

Building on the momentum of COP29 and COP30, COP31 is an opportunity to move from recognition to implementation and scale.

Tourism Day, will focus on “Tourism Climate Solutions: Low-Carbon, Zero Waste and Climate-Resilient Destinations,” highlighting how the sector can translate climate priorities into practical solutions across destinations, businesses and communities.

Tourism can contribute to climate action well beyond the sector itself through:
🌱 Accelerating the low-carbon transition
♻️ Advancing zero waste and circular approaches
🌍 Strengthening the climate resilience of destinations, ecosystems and communities

🎯 The next step is implementation: turning commitments into solutions, scaling what works and strengthening the partnerships needed to deliver.

📢 On the road to Antalya, stay tuned as we bring tourism’s commitments, solutions and action to COP31.

Find out more and follow programme updates ⬇️
🔗 https://www.untourism.int/events/tourism-thematic-day-cop31

27/10/2026

📣 One month to go until the launch of the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027! 🌍

On 27 November, the global tourism community will come together in Tashkent, Uzbekistan 🇺🇿, to officially launch this United Nations International Year.

The launch will also mark the beginning of the world's largest consultation on the future of tourism, helping shape its role in the post-2030 development agenda.

We're inviting governments, tourism businesses, international organisations, academia, UN Tourism Affiliate Members and everyone passionate about responsible tourism to be part of this global conversation.

📢 Registration is open! Here's how to join:
1️⃣ Email 📧 [email protected] with a brief overview of your professional background and motivation to attend.
2️⃣ Receive your registration code.
3️⃣ Complete your registration through the link below. ⬇️
🔗 https://www.untourism.int/events/opening-ceremony-international-year-of-sustainable-and-resilient-tourism-2027

📅 27 November 2026
📍 Tashkent, Uzbekistan

The future of tourism is a global conversation. Make sure your voice is part of it!

19/10/2026

Have you ever travelled to another city or country just to watch your favourite team play? ⚽

For millions of fans, sport is more than a game. It’s a reason to explore new places, experience different cultures and make unforgettable memories. 🌍

🇲🇽 The 4th World Sports Tourism Congress in Mexico City brought the worlds of sport and tourism together to explore how destinations can build on this passion, creating better experiences for visitors and new opportunities for local communities.

🎥 The full Congress discussions are available through the link below ⬇️. Stay tuned for updates on the next edition!

🔗https://www.untourism.int/events/4th-world-sports-tourism-congress

16/10/2026

Meet Ishakwe! 🦍💚

During Rwanda’s 21st Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony, UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais had the honour of naming a baby mountain gorilla.

More than a naming ceremony, Kwita Izina celebrates Rwanda’s commitment to wildlife conservation and the role of tourism in protecting endangered species, preserving natural habitats and creat

16/10/2026

Discover Africa through its flavours! 🍽️🌍

From local culinary traditions to unforgettable food experiences, gastronomy is one of Africa’s greatest tourism treasures. And this December, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 is bringing it all together!

Join us for the 3rd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, where destinations, industry leaders and international experts will explore how food, culture and creativity can unlock new opportunities for tourism and local communities.

📍 Lungi, Sierra Leone
📅 2–4 December 2026

📢 The registration deadline has been extended to 15 November!

How to register:
1️⃣ Email 📧 [email protected] with a brief overview of your professional background and motivation to attend.

2️⃣ Receive your registration code.

3️⃣ Complete your registration through the link below ⬇️
🔗https://www.untourism.int/events/3-un-tourism-regional-forum-on-gastronomy-tourism-for-africa

Don't miss your chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of gastronomy tourism in Africa!

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