The 1st UNWTO Tourism Startup Competition is the world’s largest initiaitive dedicated to identify the startups that will lead the transformatión of the tourism industry.
Tourism is one of the best positioned sectors to drive inclusive growth, create jobs, reduce poverty, and foster sustainable development and peace. Accounting for 10% of the world GDP, tourism has a significant impact on exports, job creation, investment, development of infrastructure, and the promotion of social inclusion.
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Moreover, given its cross-sectorial nature, tourism’s wide reach also stimulates entrepreneurship and growth of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), which along with start-ups, are an important driver of innovation and job creation. Furthermore, tourism engages all sectors to collaborate and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.
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10 Finalists Announced in 1st UNWTO Tourism Startup Competition in Collaboration with Globalia
The 10 finalists will present their projects in January 2019 within the framework of Fitur in Madrid.
A global success: 1st UNWTO Tourism startup competition in collaboration with Globalia
The 20 semi-finalists will present their projects at the official celebration of World Tourism Day to potential investors and partners.
World Tourism Organization Launches First and Largest Competition For Tourism Startups
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is conducting a global hunt for tourism startups that want to transform the industry.
UNWTO Invites Ideas for 1st Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Contest
Have an interesting idea on how to pair gastronomy and tourism in order to inspire travelers to travel more? Submit your ideas now in the 1st UNWTO Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition
Four israeli start-ups reach final of global tourism innovation contest
The winning start-up will design a pilot project with Globalia and its major brands, including AirEuropa, Be Live and Travelplan.