A landmark moment for global tourism dialogue.
For the first time, the Global Tourism Economy Forum (#GTEF2025) is being held beyond Macao, China — in the winter wonderland of Harbin, China.
UN Tourism is proud to be the long-standing partner of this leading platform.
Together, we are advancing tourism innovation, sustainable development, and inclusive growth for all.
As our sector transforms, partnerships like this are key to ensuring tourism remains a driver of opportunity and connection worldwide.
Today we signed a MoU with the International Baccalaureate Organization to expand access to tourism education in high schools worldwide. This partnership will enhance skills, strengthen capacity building & open new opportunities for young people-the future leaders of our sector.
It was a pleasure to receive the credentials of H.E. Mr. Sharaf Sheralizoda, Ambassador of Tajikistan.
We look forward to working together to further boost sustainable investments and drive rural development through tourism across the country.
Pleased to welcome the Vice-Minister of the Economy and Innovation of Lithuania, Guoda Burokienė, to UN Tourism headquarters and to present Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Lithuania, our new guidelines highlighting the country’s strong tourism growth and investment potential
Honoured to visit Apostolos Tzitzikostas @tzitzikostas 🇪🇺, EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism.
The European Union is a key partner in shaping a sustainable, innovative, and inclusive future for global tourism.
Thank you @FAODG Director General Qu Dongyu for your unwavering support to tourism and rural development.
UN Tourism and @FAO strong partnership delivers on better livelihoods for rural communities worldwide. It has been a pleasure to work with you.
Always a pleasure meeting the German Ambassador to Spain, H.E. Ms. Maria Margarete Gosse, to discuss the current political situation both regionally and globally.
I thanked her for her support of UN Tourism work and for being a strong voice for multilateralism and cooperation.
A pleasure to meet H.E. Kristján Andri Stefánsson, Iceland’s first residential Ambassador to Spain.Congratulations to 🇮🇸 on the upcoming opening of its Embassy in Madrid - a significant milestone that will deepen our cooperation, with a special focus on sustainability & education
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Thank you, Apostolos Tzitzikostas @tzitzikostas 🇪🇺, EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, for joining us at the UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh.
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We deeply value our strong partnership with the European Union under your leadership and our shared commitment to advancing sustainable, inclusive, and resilient tourism for all.
Honoured to hand over our “Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Saudi Arabia” 🇸🇦 to H.E. @AhmedAlKhateeb, Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, during #GA26 - advancing our shared vision to attract sustainable investment & drive innovation for a resilient tourism future. 🌍
The 26th UN Tourism General Assembly is officially underway in Riyadh.
An inspiring Opening Ceremony brought together leaders from across the globe - all sharing one vision: to make tourism a force for sustainability, opportunity, and shared prosperity. 🌍
