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15 Nov 11
News
Tourism: well positioned to foster women´s empowerment and gender equality
Ministers of tourism, entrepreneurs and representatives of non-governmental organizations shed light on the many opportunities and barriers facing women in the tourism sector at UNWTO’s event on...
03 Nov 11
News
UNWTO and UN Women commit further to an ongoing collaboration
Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of UNWTO, and Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women, renewed the framework cooperation agreement between the two organizations on 29 October 2011, during a...
31 Oct 11
Press Release
UNWTO activities at the World Travel Market
Silk Road Tour Operators Speed Networking in Cooperation with WTM (7 November, 08.30 – 10.00, Platinum Suites 3 & 4, Level 3) A speed networking event allowing Silk Road tour operators to meet...
14 Oct 11
Press Release
19th General Assembly closes with pledge to strengthen UNWTO
“Over the last two years UNWTO has embarked on a gradual but determined reform process” said Mr. Taleb Rifai, UNWTO Secretary-General, presenting the White Paper to the Assembly. The White Paper, A...
11 Oct 11
Press Release
Tourism vital for achieving global development objectives - tourism ministers and UN
“How can the phenomenal growth of tourism be harnessed in support of the MDGs?”, asked UN Deputy Secretary-General, Asha-Rose Migiro at the opening of the Ministerial Roundtable on Fostering Growth...