Zurab Pololikashvili Congratulates Shaikha Al Nowais and Urges Unity as UN Tourism Enters a New Era
UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili has congratulated Shaikha Al Nowais of the United Arab Emirates on her nomination as the next Secretary-General of the organisation, describing her election by the […]
Shaikha Al Nowais Nominated as First Woman Secretary-General of UN Tourism as Executive Council Builds on Strong Legacy
The UN Tourism Executive Council has met again for a milestone session to build on the legacy of the last eight years. Meeting for its 123rd session, the Council assessed […]
Shaikha Al Nowais elected as UN Tourism Secretary-General, becoming first woman to lead the organisation
In a groundbreaking election, the Executive Council of UN Tourism has selected Shaikha Al Nowais of the United Arab Emirates as the next Secretary-General, marking a historic moment for both […]
Nigeria readies for 68th UN Tourism CAF Meeting to shape Africa’s tourism future
The Federal Republic of Nigeria is gearing up to host one of the continent’s most significant tourism gatherings — the 68th Meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa […]
International tourist arrivals grew 5% in Q1 2025
According to the May 2025 World Tourism Barometer from UN Tourism, over 300 million tourists travelled internationally in the first three months of 2025, about 14 million more than in […]
ICCA Accelerates Strategic Growth in the Middle East with New Initiatives in Jordan and Oman
ICCA has taken major strides in advancing its presence in the Middle East by announcing three significant partnerships during IMEX Frankfurt 2025. These initiatives — launched in collaboration with stakeholders […]
UN Tourism and FAO Mountain Partnership Launch Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism Project in Pacific SIDS
In the Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS), agriculture remains central to rural livelihoods, offering critical economic opportunities and employment for local communities. Here, agrifood systems extend far beyond food […]
UN Tourism Chief calls for fair and inclusive tourism to empower Africa on AU Day
In a stirring message to mark Africa Union Day 2025, the Secretary-General of UN Tourism, Zurab Pololikashvili, has called for a bold reimagining of the tourism sector in Africa—one that […]
IMEX Frankfurt: Changes, challenges and leadership lessons: event profs embrace industry evolution
The evolving global climate has brought with it many shifts which the meetings and events industry needs to adapt to according to a group of industry leaders at IMEX Frankfurt […]