UN Tourism General Assembly Confirms Shaikha Al Nowais as New Secretary-General
Shaikha Al Nowais has been confirmed as the new Secretary-General of UN Tourism. Meeting in Riyadh, the Organization’s General Assembly formally ratified her nomination and showed their strong support. Ms. […]
Beyond Luxury Safaris: Unlocking North America’s Overlooked Mid-Range African Travel Market
The North American market holds transformative potential for African tourism, yet significant opportunities remain largely untapped due to strategic gaps in marketing, distribution, and visitor facilitation. This was the consensus […]
UN Tourism teams up with UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle to turn Entertainment into a catalyst for global Innovation and jobs
UN Tourism has partnered with UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle (UMHL), the entertainment-driven hospitality venture powered by Universal Music Group (UMG) and the Center for Music Ecosystems (CME) to harness the […]
Shaikha Al Nowais Pledges Inclusive and Purpose-Driven Leadership as She Accepts Role of UN Tourism Secretary-General
In a historic moment for global tourism governance, Her Excellency Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais of the United Arab Emirates delivered a heartfelt and forward-looking acceptance speech as the newly elected Secretary-General of UN […]
Zurab Pololikashvili Opens 26th UN Tourism General Assembly with Call for Optimism, Cooperation and Innovation
UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili opened the 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh on Sunday, striking a tone of gratitude, optimism, and purpose as he addressed delegates for the final […]
The 26th UN Tourism General Assembly underway in Riyadh
The 26th UN Tourism General Assembly opened in Riyadh with a structured series of technical and policy-driven sessions that set a clear foundation for the week’s multilateral deliberations. Convening from […]
Amanda Bernstein takes office as Seychelles’ new Minister of Tourism and Culture
Seychelles has ushered in a new era of leadership in its tourism and culture sectors with the appointment of Amanda Bernstein as Minister of Tourism and Culture. Her appointment marks a significant moment for a […]
St Helena Tourism and Airlink Announce 18-Month Flight Schedule
St Helena Tourism is pleased to announce, in partnership with our airline partner Airlink, the release of an 18-month forward flight schedule to St Helena Island. Bookings can be made […]
ATTA® and The Long Run Partner to Advance Regenerative Tourism in Africa
The African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA®) has joined forces with The Long Run, a global network for sustainable tourism, to champion sustainability and regenerative principles and practices across Africa’s […]