DETOUR, co-funded by the European Union under the Single Market Programme (SMP), empowers tourism SMEs along European walking routes by accelerating their green and digital transition and reinforcing their role in sustainable and resilient tourism. From 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2027, it is developing a replicable model to strengthen rural tourism ecosystems along […]

“Tourism: Driving economic diversification and inclusion in LLDCs”  In 2019, prior to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, LLDCs received 50.2 million international tourists generating USD 22.6 billion in exports. Tourism represented 10% of total exports and an estimated 4% direct GDP. LLDCs accounted for 3.5% of all international tourist arrivals but only 1.3% of […]

Empowering Sustainable Tourism through Collaboration The SDG Tourism Task Force Initiative is a powerful platform driving sustainable tourism practices in Latin America and the Caribbean. This innovative program equips destinations with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive. Key Highlights: -Collaborative Workshops: Interactive sessions bring together stakeholders from governments, NGOs, and the private sector […]

Hailing from Tokyo, Takako Sakai has an extensive background in tourism-related roles, having previously worked with Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), Hawaii Tourism Japan and Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB). Currently serving as a Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (2022, Feb 16th ~ 2024, Feb 15th), Sakai contributes to Zlatibor Tourism Organization, a mountain resort […]

Kuroshima-cho, Sasebo City, saw an increase in the number of tourists after Villages on Kuroshima Island was inscribed as a World Cultural Heritage site as one of the component properties of Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region. However, there is a lack of infrastructure such as public restrooms and transportation on the island. As […]

Under India’s G20 Presidency, the Tourism Working Group (TWG) has identified five priority areas – Green Tourism, Digitalization, Skills, Tourism MSMEs, and Destination Management, with the aim to transform the tourism sector towards a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive future for all. In view of this, the Ministry of Tourism has launched the Travel for LiFE (TFL) […]

SNG Events is organizing the Africa Traveltech Summit & Expo on 26th – 27th September 2023 in Nairobi,Kenya At Emara Ole Sereni Hotel. The Africa Traveltech Summit & Expo serves to connect Travel Agencies, Tour Operators, Destination Management Companies, Hotels, Airlines and other travel Industry stakeholders with High quality technology solutions. In an easy process […]

Webinar Regional – Turismo Comunitario Sostenible Intercambio de buenas prácticas Fecha: 20 de julio del 2022 Hora: 10:30 AM – 12:10 PM  Hora de República Dominicana 16:30 PM – 18:10 PM  Hora de España Vínculo de registro:  https://bit.ly/3NOkwzG Plataforma: Zoom-Webinar​ Lengua: Español e interpretación simultánea al inglés

The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply impacted the tourism sector with a spill-over effect of unexpected socio-economic consequences to many other sectors. It has also provided an opportunity to rethink the sector and mainstream its contribution to advance the SDGs. JICA and UNTWO have worked together in advancing the 2030 Agenda since many years. The entities […]

Do you dream of igniting change through social entrepreneurship in travel? Join the Social Entrepreneurship Competition in Tourism and share your ideas with the world! The Social Entrepreneurship in Tourism Competition is the first worldwide competition focusing on social innovation and entrepreneurship in tourism. By giving social entrepreneurs from around the world access to expertise […]