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. Importantly, it is working to foster greater co- operation between Silk Road countries and regions, creating new business opportunities while working towards a more seamless and memorable Silk Road travel experience.

In this website you will find information concerning the Silk Road Programme’s objectives and key areas of activity, participating Member States and stakeholders, Silk Road events, meetings and news.

Latest news
20 Feb 12
Press Release 		UNWTO activities at ITB 2012
Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting (7 March, 11.00 – 12.30, Hall 7.3, Berlin Room) Ministers of the Silk Road will meet to discuss how they can work together to capitalize on the revival of the Silk Road....
08 Feb 12
News 		Registration now open for UNWTO Silk Road Activities at ITB Berlin
The UNWTO, supported by ITB, will be holding a series of Silk Road events at this year's edition of ITB Berlin. All Ministers of Silk Road Member States are encouraged to attend the Silk Road...
15 Nov 11
News 		UNWTO and WTM raise the profile of the Silk Road at the 2011 edition of WTM London
At the 2011 edition of the WTM London, UNWTO worked with WTM to successfully implement a series of activities designed to raise the profile of the Silk Road and encourage networking between...
10 Nov 11
News 		Stakeholders meet to discuss future of Silk Road tourism at first meeting of UNWTO Silk Road Task Force
Wednesday 9 November 2011, World Travel Market (WTM) London At the first meeting of the UNWTO Silk Road Task Force, UNWTO brought together stakeholders to share ideas and discuss how the industry can...
31 Oct 11
Press Release 		UNWTO activities at the World Travel Market
Silk Road Tour Operators Speed Networking in Cooperation with WTM (7 November, 08.30 – 10.00, Platinum Suites 3 & 4, Level 3) A speed networking event allowing Silk Road tour operators to meet...