Kinshasa, the vibrant capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is set to host the inaugural World Music and Tourism Festival from 16 to 18 July 2025.
Senior tourism officials from across the Asia-Pacific region convened in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, for the 19th edition of the Executive Training Programme on Tourism Policy and Strategy, organized by UN Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth of Mongolia and sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea.
Despite growing backlash in popular destinations, the global tourism sector is projected to reach $16 trillion in GDP contribution by 2034, according to a new World Economic Forum report titled "Travel and Tourism at a Turning Point: Principles for Transformative Growth."
Switzerland is supporting the promotion of sustainable rural tourism in Serbia through innovative green projects that integrate environmental protection, circular economy, and renewable energy.