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• The United Nations System is committed to “Delivering as One” on Climate Change
  
   
  Copenhagen, Denmark, 17 December 2009
  UNWTO has joined all the other United Nations agencies assembled in Copenhagen to send a clear message that the UN is both “working and delivering as one” on climate change. The commitment, which is being respected by all agencies in a highly coordinated manner, was stressed by the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, at the UN high-level interactive debate on the role of the UN system in addressing climate change.  UNWTO Secretary-General elect, Taleb Rifai, represented the travel and tourism industry at the session, which took place on Wednesday 16 December.
• From Davos to Copenhagen and Beyond: Advancing Tourism’s Response to Climate Change
  
  From Davos to Copenhagen and Beyond: Advancing Tourism’s Response to Climate Change
  Madrid, Spain/Copenhagen, Denmark, 16 December 2009

  UNWTO has been working to raise awareness on climate change issues in the tourism sector for many years and much has been achieved. The time is right for all those involved to forge ahead. Any further delay in action will result in consequences for the tourism industry and the people who depend upon the sector.

• The Travel & Tourism Industry sets the Standard on Climate Change
  The Travel & Tourism Industry sets the Standard on Climate Change
  
  
  Madrid, Spain / Copenhagen, Denmark, London, UK, 16 December 2009
  Travel & Tourism is one of the largest industries in the world providing a strong impetus to global economic development. In 2009, the Travel & Tourism Economy is expected to account for 9.3% of global GDP and to generate over 210 million jobs, or 7.4% of global employment. In 2008, 922 million international tourist arrivals were recorded, contributing US$944 billion in international tourism receipts. The industry has often acted ahead of regulation to adopt and disseminate standards and best practices on greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation and adaptation.
• 5th Exceltur tourism leadership forum presented as prime opportunity to debate new keys for tourism’s future
  
  5th Exceltur tourism leadership forum presented as prime opportunity to debate new keys for tourism’s future
  Madrid, 2 December 2009
• "Live the Deal” - New Travel & Tourism Climate Initiative launched in Copenhagen
  
   
  Copenhagen, Denmark/ Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates/Madrid, Spain 16 December

  "Live the Deal", an innovative, global campaign to help travel companies and destinations respond to Climate Change, reduce their carbon footprint and move to the Green Economy, was launched this week during the Copenhagen Climate Summit.

• The King of Spain meets with UNWTO Secretary-General at the Zarzuela Palace
  
   

  Madrid, Spain 10 December 2009 - His Majesty, King Juan Carlos I, received UNWTO Secretary-General ad interim, Taleb Rifai in the first ever official visit of the head of UNWTO to the Royal Palace.

• UNWTO and CNN International join forces - Alliance aims to strengthen travel and tourism industry through content sharing, cross promotion and collaboration on key industry initiatives
  
  UNWTO and CNN International are moving ahead with their strategic partnership signed last month between the Organization and the CNN Tourism, Advertising Solutions and Knowledge (TASK). The partnership sees UNWTO and TASK collaborate on industry events to ensure the best breed of knowledge and latest data is imparted to sector professionals. UNWTO and the TASK Group will share content, join forces on industry newsletters and cross promote services across each other’s respective platforms.
• 5th Exceltur tourism leadership forum presented as prime opportunity to debate new keys for tourism’s future Madrid
  
  Ministers from 9 major tourism generating and receiving countries, government officials, the heads of the two principal worldwide tourism organizations, and the presidents and/or CEOs of 8 of the biggest tourism groups and companies in the world will participate as speakers, along with prominent Spanish businessmen of the sector, leading figures in finance and renowned economists.
• Tourism and Biodiversity - UNWTO completes Key Projects in Thailand
  
  The UNWTO, through its Consulting Unit on Tourism and Biodiversity has completed a biodiversity based, community centered tourism development project in Phang Nga Province, Thailand. The project included government, regional, and local stakeholders in cooperative tourism planning. Tourism Management Plans were developed as tools to help local communities identify common visions and tourism products in support of sustainable development of the region. Financial gains for local communities are anticipated along with the conservation of biodiversity and coastal ecosystems, which are vital safeguards against natural disasters such as tsunamis. Ten model products were achieved by working with stakeholders who set up locally run tourism businesses that showcase the natural beauty of the area and educate tourists and locals about the importance of healthy ecosystems.  
• UNWTO: Tourism Leaders call for Supportive Global Policies
  
  UNWTO: Tourism Leaders call for Supportive Global Policies
  London, UK / Madrid, Spain 11 November 2009
  Around 80 Tourism Ministers meeting at the UNWTO Ministers’ Summit (10 November at World Travel Market, London) called for global policies that are supportive of the travel and tourism industry. Ministers recalled that tourism is one of the world’s top job creators and can be a key driver of recovery and the transformation towards the Green Economy. As the global economy still struggles, governments were requested not to impose extra burdens on travel, such as fiscal measures, and to maintain stimulus policies in support of tourism as this in turn will contribute to sustainable economic growth.
• Spanish Prime Minister Meets with UNWTO Secretary-General at Moncloa Palace
  

  The Prime Minister of Spain, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, received the Secretary-General of the UNWTO, Taleb Rifai, at the Moncloa Palace on Friday 6 November. The meeting underscores the close relations between the UNWTO as a specialized agency of the UN and Spain as its host country. The Prime Minister and th