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 […]
UN Tourism and FIA Launch Global Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Sports Tourism

UN Tourism and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) have launched the UN Tourism Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Sports Tourism powered by FIA. Featuring four categories, the awards are designed […]
15th SITHO Expo Showcases Tourism as a Force for Sahelian Integration

Ouagadougou,– The 15th edition of the International Tourism and Hospitality Fair of Ouagadougou (SITHO) held under the patronage of the Prime Minister, represented by State Minister of Agriculture, Animal and […]
UN Tourism Celebrates World Tourism Day 2025 in Melaka, Malaysia

UN Tourism celebrated World Tourism Day 2025 in the historic city of Melaka, Malaysia, under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” This global Day of Recognition for the sector and […]
UN Tourism to Open ‘Tourism Law Observatory’ in the Middle East

The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) is set to establish a Tourism Law Observatory for the Middle East. This pioneering initiative will support the development and harmonization of legal and […]
UN Tourism Chief: “Tourism Must Lead the Way in Building a More Resilient and Inclusive Future”

Speaking at the G20 Tourism Ministers Meeting in Mpumalanga, South Africa, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili called on global leaders to position tourism as a driver of resilience, sustainability, and […]