UN Tourism has announced the UN Tourism National Open Innovation Challenge, in partnership with France.
This groundbreaking collaboration marks a significant milestone as it is the first time UN Tourism and the Government of France have joined forces to empower innovation and entrepreneurship in the sector.
France is the most visited country in the world. It is a vibrant hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. Over 100 million international tourist visited France in 2023 and with nearly 60,000 startups and over 30 unicorns, it stands as a beacon of innovation.
UN Tourism believe that this new challenges will help find and recognize the next wave of tourism innovators and give them the support they need to truly transform our sector
‘France is world’s leading tourist destination and a land of innovation with a dynamic ecosystem of start-ups that helps to build a more sustainable, responsible and decarbonize tourism.
Minister for Tourism Economy of France Marina Ferrari said that, “I am delighted that they can now benefit from the recognition and support of UN Tourism.”
UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili says “France is at the forefront of innovation; our new competition will help find and recognize the next wave of tourism innovators and give them the support they need to truly transform our sector.”
The Challenge is open to pairs of French startups (headquartered in France) and large companies (French or foreign) in the tourism sector. Applications are now open and will close at the end of March 2025.
