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

Latest news
27 Jan 15
Press Release 		Over 1.1 billion tourists travelled abroad in 2014
The number of international tourists (overnight visitors) reached 1,138 million in 2014, 51 million more than in 2013. With an increase of 4.7%, this is the fifth consecutive year of above average...
21 Jan 15
Press Release 		UNWTO Awards to recognize innovation and excellence in tourism
Since 2003, the UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism have honored tourism initiatives and individuals for their contribution to tourism through knowledge and innovation, in line with...
12 Nov 14
News 		'Is the guidebook dead?' Panellists dicuss the future of destination marketing at WTM Silk Road Seminar
On 5 November, 2014, UNWTO and Travel Perspective held a Seminar at WTM London on 20 Years of Silk Road Tourism: What has been achieved and what's in store for the future? Speakers included...
29 Sep 14
Press Release 		Community Development takes center stage at World Tourism Day 2014
World Tourism Day (WTD) was celebrated this year under the theme “Tourism & Community Development“, highlighting the community dimension as one of the key pillars of sustainable development....
23 Sep 14
News 		Silk Road Tour Operator Survey – Have Your Say
Are you a tour operator offering tours or packages in Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan? If so, the UNWTO invites you to take part in our global survey designed to identify...