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
Mon 16 Oct 2017 - Wed 29 Nov 2017 UNWTO Silk Road Training and Capacity Building Programme
Mon 06 Nov 2017 #Social Silk Road Seminar at the World Travel Market 2017

Latest news
Press Release
18 Sep 17 		22nd UNWTO General Assembly in China: a week of important achievements
An intense week of meetings, decisions and agreements marked the 22nd session of the UNWTO General Assembly in Chengdu, China on 13-16 September. The biennial event convened more than 1300...
Press Release
15 Sep 17 		Historical decision: approval of the UNWTO Framework Convention on Tourism Ethics
The Convention covers the responsibilities of all stakeholders in the development sustainable tourism, providing a framework that recommends an ethical and sustainable modus operandi, including the...
Press Release
14 Sep 17 		The 22nd UNWTO General Assembly appoints Zurab Pololikashvili as Secretary General for 2018-2021
The candidature of Zurab Pololikashvili was presented by his country, Georgia, in accordance with the UNWTO statutes. Zurab Pololikashvili was elected by consensus at the 22nd UNWTO General...
Press Release
13 Sep 17 		More than 1300 delegates attend 22nd UNWTO General Assembly in Chengdu
“China is an inspiration to others in terms of its supportive tourism policies and in placing tourism at the centre of its poverty alleviation and national development strategies,” said UNWTO...
News
24 Aug 17 		UNWTO Silk Road Training and Capacity Building Programme
The UNWTO Silk Road Programme in cooperation with the UNWTO.Themis Foundation and the University of Valencia launch the UNWTO Silk Road Training and Capacity Building Programme in October and...