UNWTO Secretary General presents Best Tourism Village award to Kenya’s Olergesailie

An inaugural winner of the 2021 Best Tourism Village in Kenya, Olergesailie has been presented with a certificate and a plaque of recognition by the UNWTO Secretary General, Zurab Pololikashvili. […]
Best Tourism Village in Focus: Spotlight on Mauritius’ Le Morne and Old Grand Port

Two of UNWTO’s Best Tourism Villages in Mauritius, Le Morne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Old Grand Port, the first human settlement in the country were presented with their […]
Zimbabwe to host UNWTO Media and Communications Training

Zimbabwe will host the UNWTO Communication, Media and Tourism Training in Africa workshop in November. This will boost the country’s efforts to host global events. Winnie Muchanyuka, Chief Executive of […]
Another win for Ghana’s tourism with election to UNWTO Executive Council

Picture: Ghana’s Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal Ghana has been elected to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Executive Council after she polled 17 […]
Mauritius Prime Minister showcases sustainable tourism recovery model at 66th UNWTO CAF Meeting

During the 66th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Africa, Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, presented Mauritius as a prime example of a country charting a path towards […]
Nigerian tourism on global spotlight as country joins UNWTO Executive Council, emerges CAF’s vice president

Hope rises for the rebound of the Nigerian tourism industry as the Federal Republic of Nigeria has been elected to the executive council of the United Nations World Tourism Organization […]
UNWTO Members convene in Mauritius to rethink Agenda for African Tourism

Tourism leaders from across Africa have met to rethink and realign the sector’s role as a driver of development and opportunity across the region. At the 66th meeting of the […]
Nigeria’s Lai Mohammed appointed Special Advisor to UNWTO Secretary General

The immediate past Minister of Information and Culture of Nigeria, Lai Mohammed has been appointed as Special Advisor to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Secretary General, Zurab Pololikashvili. […]
Mauritius prepares for 66th UNWTO CAF Meeting

Picture: Deputy Prime Minister of Mauritius Louis Steven Obeegadoo Mauritius is gearing up to host African Tourism Ministers and stakeholders for the 66th UNWTO CAF Meeting. The Meeting which will […]