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New UN Tourism Partnerships in Croatia to Advance Research, Policy and Awards for Sustainability

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(IN SHORT) UN Tourism has signed memoranda with Croatia’s Ministry of Tourism and Sport and the University of Zagreb to establish a Research Centre for Sustainable Tourism and to inaugurate a Sustainable Tourism Awards. The Centre will generate applied research and policy guidance in governance, sustainability, knowledge exchange, multi-stakeholder collaboration, climate action, and tourism law,… Read the full news article

PATA Welcomes New Executive Board Members from Thailand, Malaysia, and the UAE to Advance Responsible Tourism

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(IN SHORT) The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has elected three new Executive Board members during its 74th Annual General Meeting in Istanbul: Dr. Chuwit Mitrchob of Thailand’s DASTA, Sharzede Datu Haji Salleh Askor of Malaysia’s Sarawak Tourism Board, and Raki Phillips of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority in the UAE. Each brings… Read the full news article

New UN Tourism-WTA Report Urges Inclusive Tourism Policies to Accelerate Shared Prosperity and SDG Progress

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(IN SHORT) UN Tourism and the World Tourism Alliance have released a joint report stressing the importance of inclusive tourism planning and governance in accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 10 on reducing inequalities. The report outlines how tourism can drive shared prosperity if policies prioritize social equity, community development, and reinvestment… Read the full news article