Welcome to the UNWTO Silk Road Programme website

The UNWTO Silk Road Programme is a collaborative initiative designed to enhance sustainable tourism development along the historic Silk Road route. It aims to maximize the benefits of tourism development for local Silk Road communities, while stimulating investment and promoting the conservation of the route's natural and cultural heritage. Additionally, it is working to foster greater co- operation between Silk Road countries and regions, with the established aim of creating a seamless and memorable Silk Road travel experience.

On this website you will find information on the objectives and key areas of activity of our programme, information on our participating Member States and other relevant stakeholders, as well information concerning key Silk Road events and conferences

Upcoming
Wed 10 Oct 2018 - Fri 12 Oct 2018 8th UNWTO International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism
Wed 14 Nov 2018 - Fri 16 Nov 2018 2nd International Congress on World Civilizations and Historic Routes

Latest news
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30 Jun 18 		LAST DAYS TO REGISTER - Postgraduate Diploma in Mountain Destination Management
Application Deadline: 30th June 2018   Don’t lose the opportunity to gain a degree in Mountain Destination Management and improve your professional experience in the tourism sector! University...
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20 Jun 18 		DISCOUNT on the UNWTO-UOC Master course
    Máster OMT-UOC en “Estrategia y Gestión Sostenible de los Destinos Turísticos” Edición 2018 ONLY AVAILABLE for SPANISH NATIVE SPEAKERS or SPANISH PROFICIENT USERS     La...
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20 Jun 18 		United in Strength! United in Spirit! The countdown to the 3rd edition of the World Nomad Games has begun!
On 2 September 2018, the third edition of the World Nomad Games will commence, with the opening ceremony to take place in Cholpon-Ata, a resort town on the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul in...
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05 Jun 18 		The Silk Road Tourism Research Training supports the development of tourism intelligence in Uzbekistan
The UNWTO Silk Road Programme successfully conducted a Silk Road Tourism Research Training for the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Tourism Development in May 2018. Attended by over...
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31 May 18 		International Mayors’ Forum on Tourism, Zhengzhou, China
The UNWTO Silk Road Programme and its participating Member States were strongly represented at the International Mayors’ Forum on Tourism in Zhengzhou, China. Held from 27 to 30 May 2018,...