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Did you know international tourism export revenues hit USD 1.7 trillion in 2023, reaching 96% of pre-pandemic levels?    💼Tourism's direct GDP also bounced back to USD 3.3 trillion,3% of global GDP    How has this recovery influenced your travel plans?     🔗https://lnkd.in/dEHyf6BV 

🍲 The village of Mosan is a beacon of community spirit and culinary heritage. Each year, the village reveres its rich agricultural legacy with the Dangsanje Ritual, a sacred ancestral rite where wealthy farmers pray for abundant harvests, ensuring prosperity for all. At the village hall, a hub of communal activity, residents come together for various events and are nourished with healthy foods to combat the summer heat. Monthly gatherings unite villagers over shared meals crafted from the bounty of Mosan's crops, fostering a deep sense of kinship and solidarity. Embracing inclusivity, tourists are welcomed to partake in these communal feasts, immersing themselves in the warmth of local hospitality. Throughout the seasons, vibrant festivals animate the dolmen site, with residents joyously participating to strengthen community bonds and supplement their livelihoods. In Mosan, the celebration of tradition and togetherness is not just a way of life; it's a testament to the enduring spirit of Korea's rural communities. #Mosan #KoreanCuisine #CommunitySpirit #CulturalHeritage #TraditionalFestivals #LocalHospitality #RuralLife

🌍✨ Announcing the 67th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa and 2nd Brand Africa Conference in Livingstone, Zambia! 🇿🇲    Join us from 22-24 July 2024 to explore "Promoting Africa to unlock tourism investments and growth potential." ✈️    🔗https://lnkd.in/dFeRP4RZ 

Don't miss the First UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa! 🌏 Discover Africa's culinary heritage driving sustainable development and community empowerment. 📅 26-28 July 📍 Victoria Falls #RFGTAfrica2024 REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/gCk4F5jk

UN Tourism is pleased to continue supporting #G20Brazil as the 3rd Tourism Working Group Meeting discusses sustainability and the Statistical Framework for Measuring Sustainable Tourism. The #G20 represents  70% of all international tourism worldwide and has a leading role in progressing inclusion & sustainability in #tourism. Learn more on G20 and Tourism https://lnkd.in/dMWyv-UR

Join UN Tourism as an #AffiliateMember to contribute to the sustainable development of Tourism: - Build valuable connections with around 500 Affiliate Members worldwide - Take an active part in UN Tourism activities and events. - Gain access to pertinent information, data, and research in the tourism sector. - Foster collaboration between the public and private sectors. - Receive support for the creation and growth of innovative business projects. - Increase visibility for your organization as an Affiliate Member. 💻 For more information: https://lnkd.in/gCFcmFG

🔍 Explore the Media’s 📚 Expanding Influence in Education with the latest article on the Tourism Online Academy blog 🖥️, penned by Adnane Bennis, Co-Founder and CEO of Morocco World News 🇲🇦. Dive in here: https://lnkd.in/dWcwnV9J  

🌍 The International Code for the Protection of Tourists is a groundbreaking global instrument dedicated to safeguarding tourists in emergency situations and ensuring they have robust consumer protection rights. We at UN Tourism are committed to collaborating with our member States, experts, and international organizations to continually support a sustainable tourism, including consumer protection. 📜We are proud to present the UN Tourism International Code for the Protection of Tourists at the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) during the round table on Protecting consumers as tourists. Key highlights: 🔹 The Code is the only global instrument setting international standards for assistance to tourists in emergency situations and their consumer rights. 🔹 Developed by 103 countries, experts, international organizations, and the private sector. 🔹 Adopted by the General Assembly of UN Tourism in December 2021 and already adhered to by 24 countries, with more to follow! 🔹 Includes principles for consumer protection in digital markets and alternative dispute settlement mechanisms for travel disputes. 🔹 A living instrument that will continue to evolve with the input of our member States and partners. Thank you, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), for your collaboration. We look forward to continuing our inter-agency cooperation!

🌎 ONU Turismo ha recibido en su sede en Madrid a una delegación de Cartagena (Colombia🇨🇴) que será la sede del Consejo Ejecutivo de la organización este otoño. Junto a Natalia Bayona, directora Ejecutiva, Gustavo Santos director del departamento regional para las Américas y Antonio López de Ávila Muñoz , director del departamento de Innovación, Educación e Inversiones han estado hablando del encuentro, han hablado del próximo encuentro, han tratado temas de innovación 🚀 en turismo, recordando el reciente reto en turismo comunitario celebrado en la región 🇨🇴; han tratado el impulso de la educación 📚 y no ha faltado alusión a la música 🎶, una expresión cultural que forma parte del alma de Colombia y que sin duda supone una buena alternativa para impulsar el turismo en muchas zonas. 🎶🌟

UN Tourism is putting "Brand Africa" in the spotlight to unlock the region's investment and potential. Join us in Zambia on 22 July for the Regional Conference on Brand Africa, where leaders will collaborate to shape the future of African tourism.🌍 🔗https://lnkd.in/e2VMuFUp