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07 Feb 12
News 		UNWTO welcomes regional tourism cooperation in Mexico and Central America
The five countries that share the legacy of the Mayan culture have committed to work together to promote tourism attractions around this pre-Columbian civilization, which flourished between ca. 250...
02 Feb 12
Press Release 		The Ramsar Convention and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) join forces to celebrate World Wetlands Day – Wetland Tourism: a great experience
As Ramsar’s Secretary General Anada Tiéga notes: “This has been an excellent opportunity for the Ramsar Convention to take advantage of UNWTO’s expertise in the sustainable management of tourism, and...
25 Jan 12
News 		First winner of the Intercultural Innovation Award mentored by UNWTO
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the BMW Group have embarked on a one-year support phase for the winners of their joint Intercultural Innovation Award. The first winner, MEJDI Tours,...
24 Jan 12
Press Release 		UNWTO and Tunisia to hold International Conference on the Future of Mediterranean Tourism
“While the Mediterranean may be the most visited region in the world, with over 200 million tourist arrivals a year, it also faces numerous challenges; political, environmental and social,” said...
23 Jan 12
Press Release 		UNWTO urges continued tourism investment in Africa
“Africa has been one of the fastest growing tourism regions of the last decade,” said Mr. Rifai addressing Spanish investors and African tourism stakeholders at INVESTOUR. “With the right investment...

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