China to host new UN Tourism regional office in Shanghai

China has received the green light to host a new UN Tourism Regional Office in Shanghai, following deliberations at the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The […]
27th UN Tourism General Assembly heads to the Dominican Republic in 2027

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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Ghana’s Envoy to Spain Presents Credentials to UN Tourism Secretary-General

Ghana’s Ambassador to Spain, H.E. Mrs. Regina Appiah-Sam, has officially presented her Letters of Credence to the Secretary-General of UN Tourism, Zurab Pololikashvili, at the organization’s headquarters in Madrid. Upon […]
UN Tourism Chief Applauds Lagos for Hosting Africa’s First-Ever E1 Race

The Secretary-General of UN Tourism, Zurab Pololikashvili, has commended the Lagos State Government for positioning the city among the world’s elite destinations to host the prestigious E1 Series — the […]