The Executive committee of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has elected the current secretary general zurab pololikashvili for a second term (2022-2025) during its 113th Meeting in Madrid.
The Georgian Diplomat garnered 25 votes to beat off competition from Ms. Shaikha Mai Bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa of Bahrain who had 8 votes.
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As competition for global tourism increasingly depends on digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence and creating connected experiences, the Travel Technology area is emerging as a driving force for the sector transformation at FITUR 2026. Tech
International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) grew 5% in January-September 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 and 3% above pre-pandemic year 2019. According to the latest edition of the
IBTM World 2025 closed last week on an extraordinary high, delivering the most innovative, immersive, and commercially impactful edition in its history. The show floor saw nearly 12,000 participants from around
Le Festival de l’Aïr démarre demain ! La Ministre du Tourisme et de l’Artisanat du 🇳🇪 Mme @GuisheneMme est arrivée aujourd’hui à #Agadez, accompagnée des ministres du tourisme du 🇹🇩 + 🇧🇫 + des membres du gouv du 🇳🇪 . Place à la culture !
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Advancing tourism ties: Minister @PatriciaDeLille participates in the 4th SA–Mozambique Bi-National Commission co-chaired by President Ramaphosa in Maputo.
#SAInMozambique | #WeDoTourism | #BetterAfricaBetterWorld
#VoyagesAfriq | The 5th Africa-Spain Journalists Meeting begins today in Madrid, uniting media leaders to address disinformation, strengthen Africa-Spain reportage, and advance honest, impactful storytelling.
A key forum for dialogue and insight.
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#VoyagesAfriq | @fitur_madrid 2026 is ramping up its innovation edge as the Travel Tech zone expands by 50%, hosting 150+ firms from 20+ countries in a new Knowledge Hub.
AI, automation, data and immersive tech take centre stage.
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