The overall objective of the Risk and Crisis Management Programme is to assist members to assess and mitigate risks related to tourism. Furthermore, to develop, plan and implement crisis systems that will reduce the impact of and assist in the recovery from crises. The programme and projects are guided by the relevant provision in the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism.  Read more.

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06 Nov 12
Press Release 		One Billion Tourists: One billion Opportunities - new UNWTO campaign calls on one billion tourists to make their actions count
Recalling the power of travel and tourism in driving economic growth and sustainable development, the One Billion Tourists: One Billion Opportunities campaign asks the public to vote for the travel...
28 Sep 12
Press Release 		On World Tourism Day, stakeholders call for increased access to sustainable energy
Their Royal Highnesses, the Prince and Princess of Asturias opened the celebrations, commending the tourism community for choosing Tourism & Sustainable Energy as the theme of World Tourism Day (...
21 Sep 12
Press Release 		Countdown to World Tourism Day 2012
In the presence of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Asturias,  Maspalomas, one of Spain’s famed seaside towns on the island of Gran Canaria, will  host the official...
20 Jun 12
Press Release 		G20 recognizes Travel & Tourism as a driver of economic growth for the first time and commits to work on travel facilitation
The Leaders’ Declaration from the annual meeting of the G20 world leaders, held in Los Cabos, Mexico, on 18-19 June, recognizes "the role of travel and tourism as a vehicle for job creation, economic...
16 Jun 12
Press Release 		UNWTO and WTTC call on the G20 to use tourism's potential for job creation
According to a research study conducted by the two organisations, presented at the T20 Ministers’ Meeting in Merida last month, G20 economies could boost their international tourist numbers by an...