UNWTO has returned to Riyadh to serve as a bridge between public and private leaders as tourism faces up to big challenges of today: high inflation, geopolitical insecurity and the climate emergency.

UNWTO is stepping up its commitment to make Micro, Small and Medium-Enterprises agents of transformation for the tourism sector.

UNWTO and the Comunidad de Madrid have teamed up to bring together the world's leading experts in cultural tourism.

UNWTO has welcomed 18 new Affiliate Members into its global network.

Tourism leaders from every global region have met to advance plans to transform the sector against a backdrop of challenges old and new.

International tourism is on track to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022 as the sector continues to bounce back from the pandemic.