UNWTO launches competition for women in tech startups

17-03-23

UNWTO has launched a new startup competition to support women entrepreneurs and technology innovators in tourism in the Middle East.

Announced at Biban 2023, Saudi Arabia's largest SME congress, the Women in Tech Startup Competition: Middle East will further UNWTO's work to make tourism a pillar of women's empowerment. The initiative offers innovators the opportunity to compete for greater empowerment and visibility. Finalists in each category will join the UNWTO Innovation Network, giving them access to UNWTO's network of Member States, mentoring programmes and UNWTO fellowship opportunities.

Tourism startups are also leading the way in the advancement of women's empowerment, in the Middle East and around the world, and UNWTO is delighted to support the region's best innovators and digital entrepreneurs".