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From Buffets to Bottom Lines: Why UN Tourism’s $100 Million Food Waste Experiment Could Redefine Hospitality Economics

Published April 3, 2026 by Staff Writer

From Buffets to Bottom Lines: Why UN Tourism’s $100 Million Food Waste Experiment Could Redefine Hospitality Economics

Recipe of Change enlists major hotel chains serving 600 million guests annually in campaign to halve tourism food waste by 2030—but success…

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UN Tourism Middle East Commission Concludes in Kuwait: AI Innovation and Regional Cooperation Take Center Stage

Published February 12, 2026 by Staff Writer

UN Tourism Middle East Commission Concludes in Kuwait: AI Innovation and Regional Cooperation Take Center Stage

The conference built on the Riyadh Declaration on the Future of Tourism (adopted at UN Tourism's General Assembly in November 2025), which sets standards for responsible AI integration, digital infrastructure investment, workforce upskilling, and inclusive growth.

Kuwait City, Kuwait (Tourism Reporter) — The 52nd UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East, held alongside the International Conference on…

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Shaikha Alnuwais Becomes First Female UN Tourism Chief

Published January 15, 2026 by Staff Writer

Shaikha Alnuwais Becomes First Female UN Tourism Chief

Under Alnuwais's leadership, UN Tourism is set to advance a bold agenda centered on five priorities: sustainable and responsible growth; digital transformation and data-driven tourism; economic inclusion and local empowerment; infrastructure, connectivity, and tourism enablers; and governance, transparency, and global trust. This framework aims to position tourism as a catalyst for the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, addressing issues like climate change, inequality, and digital divides.

MADRID, Spain (TRI) — UN Tourism, the United Nations specialized agency for the travel sector, has appointed Shaikha Alnuwais as its first…

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Saudi Arabia to Host 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in November Marking Agency’s 50th Year

Published October 26, 2025 by Staff Writer

Saudi Arabia to Host 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in November Marking Agency’s 50th Year

TOURISE is a new global platform that will convene public and private sector leaders in areas like tourism, technology, investment, sustainability, and culture.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly from November 7 to 11. The landmark…

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UN Tourism Announces Best Tourism Villages 2025: 52 Communities Leading Tourism for Rural Development

Published October 17, 2025 by Staff Writer

UN Tourism Announces Best Tourism Villages 2025: 52 Communities Leading Tourism for Rural Development

Another 20 villages have joined the Upgrade Programme, with all 72 villages joining the Best Tourism Villages (BTV) Network.

In this fifth edition, 52 villages from all regions – Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East – received the…

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UN Tourism Renews QUEST Certification for Mallorca’s Responsible Tourism Foundation

Published October 15, 2025 by Staff Writer

UN Tourism Renews QUEST Certification for Mallorca’s Responsible Tourism Foundation

In a significant endorsement of sustainable practices in one of Europe’s premier destinations, UN Tourism has renewed its QUEST certification for the…

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