The Dominican Republic has officially been confirmed as the host of the 27th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly, set to take place in 2027. The decision was made during the just ended 26th General Assembly held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Caribbean nation’s bid to host the prestigious global tourism gathering received overwhelming support from Member States, following the required procedures outlined by UN Tourism. The Dominican Republic was the only country to formally submit a candidature to host the next Assembly.
According to UN Tourism, the Government of the Dominican Republic submitted its formal expression of interest to the Secretariat in November 2024. The candidature was later endorsed by at least 10% of Member States, with strong backing from the Regional Commission for the Americas during its 70th meeting in Lima, Peru, in August 2025.
In fulfilment of the organisation’s hosting requirements, the Dominican Republic pledged in writing to adhere to all legal frameworks governing UN Tourism meetings held outside its headquarters and to provide the necessary logistical and infrastructural support for the successful organisation of the 2027 Assembly.
The confirmation marks the first time the Dominican Republic will host the UN Tourism General Assembly, underscoring the country’s growing prominence as a leading destination for sustainable tourism in the Americas.
The General Assembly, which convenes every two years, serves as the supreme organ of UN Tourism and brings together ministers, policymakers and industry leaders from across the world to shape the future of global tourism.
The 27th session in 2027 is expected to attract high-level participation and focus on advancing innovation, sustainability and inclusive growth across the global tourism sector.
