Around 1.1 billion tourists travelled internationally in the first nine months of 2024, as the global tourism sector recovered 98% of pre-pandemic levels. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer by UN Tourism, a full recovery from the biggest crisis in the sector’s history is expected by the end of the year, despite economic, geopolitical and climate challenges.

Small investments in accessibility and innovation can deliver be a game-changer for tourism destinations everywhere. But, despite 1.3 billion worldwide people already experiencing significant disability, many destinations and tourism businesses are still failing to embrace the many benefits of welcoming these travellers.

Sports Tourism can play a key role in helping tourism destinations and businesses diversify. To achieve this, public and private cooperation will be essential for the future of this growing sector.

UN Tourism is looking for start-ups and scale-ups that are revolutionizing the tourism sector through cutting-edge solutions.

The 3^rd World Sports Tourism Congress (WSTC) will take place on 28-29 November at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.

More than 50 countries have endorsed a landmark proposal for Enhanced Climate Action in Tourism.

UN Tourism has welcomed 27 new entities to its growing network of Affiliate Members.

Greenfield investments into the tourism sector continue to rise, with a growing interest in projects related to sustainability and innovation.

The Middle East played host to the World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for the first time, with Bahrain welcoming policymakers, industry experts, and renowned chefs to focus on sustainability and community empowerment.

The heightened importance of boosting investments and innovation was underscored as public and private sector leaders met to shape the future of the global tourism sector.