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UNWTO Champions Sustainable Tourism Growth and Investment in Africa

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 24, 2024 – The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently convened the 67th meeting of its Regional Commission for Africa in Livingstone, Zambia, where it unveiled a comprehensive plan to drive sustainable tourism growth and investment across the continent. This strategic initiative comes as Africa experiences a strong resurgence in tourism, with arrivals in the first quarter of 2024 surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

Africa's Tourism Renaissance

UNWTO and TUI Care Foundation Forge Partnership to Empower Rural African Artisans

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 18, 2024 – In a significant move towards fostering sustainable tourism and economic development in Africa, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the TUI Care Foundation have announced a strengthened partnership focused on empowering artists and artisans in rural communities.