25th General Assembly concludes with Clear Vision for UNWTO and Tourism
Global tourism leaders have further advanced plans for a more ethical, diverse sector led by a growing UNWTO. The 25th session of the UNWTO General Assembly convened for a second […]
UNWTO General Assembly Opens to Advance Big Plans for Sector
The General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization has met for the 25th time in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. As its own data indicates that global tourism is on track to reach […]
UNWTO Secretary General appoints Haitham Mattar as Special Advisor
The UNWTO Secretary General, Zurab Pololikashvili has appointed IHG’s Managing Director for South West Asia, Middle East and Africa, Haitham Mattar as Special Advisor for sustainable tourism development. The announcement […]
President of Uzbekistan addresses 25th UNWTO General Assembly: Proposes global safe tourism code & more
The 25th session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization kicked off in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with an inaugural address from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The president welcomed delegates from […]
UNWTO Gears Up to Host World’s Top Tourism Authorities at Crucial General Assembly
Madrid, Spain, 10 October 2023 – With one week to go until the start of its 25th General Assembly, sector leaders have joined international organizations in commending UNWTO’s role in […]
World Bank Regional Vice President highlights tourism’s role in Africa’s sustainable development agenda amidst COVID-19 challenges
In a recent address to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 66th Commission for Africa Meeting in Mauritius, Victoria Kwakwa, the World Bank Regional Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, […]
Empowering youth and women: UNWTO Regional Director’s call for inclusive African tourism
In address to delegates on the final day of the 6th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum in Gaborone, Botswana, Elcia Grandcourt, UNWTO Regional Director for Africa, championed the pivotal role of […]
UNWTO appoints Chef Binta, two others as Ambassadors for Sustainable Tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has appointed Chef Fatmata Binta and world-renowned Basque Chefs Martín Berasategi and Pedro Subijana as Ambassadors for Sustainable Tourism, in the framework of the 8th […]
Hollywood Actor, Winston Duke appointed UNWTO Responsible Tourism Ambassador
The Hollywood superstar is the latest to be appointed Responsible Tourism Ambassador by the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Winston who is famous for playing the role of M’Baku in the […]
