Update from the UNWTO’s 21st General Assembly in Medellin / Colombia

The 21st UNWTO General Assembly kicks of in Medellín, Colombia

The 21st UNWTO General Assembly kicked off last night with a celebration of Colombia’s diverse gastronomic and musical richness. Read more >>

Education in focus ahead of the Assembly

Improving the tourism sector’s ability to nurture young talent was in focus at the UNWTO Forum on Talent Development in Tourism: Investing in Youth, which took place at University of Medellín on 11 September 2015). Read more >>

Colombian Tourism Young Entrepreneurs met with UNWTO Secretary-General

Tourism students at the UNWTO Forum on Talent Development shared their own experiences as young entrepreneurs in the tourism sector in a Q&A session with the Secretary-General. Read more >>

UNWTO Regional Commissions elected new chairs

UNWTO’s six Regional Commissions have elected new chairs and vice-chairs, as well as the host countries of their meetings in 2016. Read more >>

UNWTO Ulysses Prize Laureates shared their views on tourism trends and challenges

On the occasion of the General Assembly, the UNWTO Knowledge Network brought together UNWTO Ulysses Prize Laureates Don Hawkins, David Airey, Kaye Chon and Eduardo Fayous-Sola, for a Special Session and Lunch to share their views on current tourism trends and challenges. Read more >>

UNWTO Gastronomy Network discusses its action plan

The recently created UNWTO Gastronomy Network met on the occasion of the 21st General Assembly to discuss its programme of work and share with participants the objectives of this new initiative. Read more >>