(Posted 13th December 2025)
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 collaboration will specifically focus on:
- Joint exploration of initiatives to enhance skills and knowledge of young tourism students
- Joint exploration of capacity building and professional development for young students in the tourism sector.
- Ongoing dialogue regarding potential areas of mutual interest in relation to tourism and education
IB Director General Olli-Pekka Heinonen said: “Education plays a critical role in shaping industries, connecting people, and fostering responsibility in a shared global economy, while tourism brings cultures, economies, and communities together. This partnership with UN Tourism will help the IB expand opportunities for young people to develop real-world skills in a rapidly growing sector.”
