As part of the wider UN response to COVID-19, the UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres released a thematic brief on the impact the pandemic has had on tourism. Drawing on the latest data from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), the lead author of the publication, it warns that as many as 100 million direct tourism […]
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A high-level delegation from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has concluded an official visit to Egypt to offer firm support for the government’s work to restart tourism and direct its benefits towards supporting livelihoods and preserving cultural heritage. As the United Nations released its landmark Policy Brief on COVID-19 and Transforming Tourism, with secretary-general […]
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The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is celebrating the successful delivery of UFC Fight Island, establishing the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as an ideal destination and global partner to high-profile events. UFC Fight Island featured the creation of a world-class ‘safe zone’ for approximately 2,500 people over five weeks on […]