New UN Tourism report shows Africa as a minefield for tourism investment and growth
Africa’s tourism prospects received a major boost in Riyadh as UN Tourism unveiled its first-ever Regional Report on Tourism Investment Trends and Opportunities in Africa during the 26th UN Tourism […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cultural Showcase Meets Policy Dialogue as World Music and Tourism Festival Closes in Kinshasa
The Democratic Republic of the Congo brought the curtain down on its historic World Music and Tourism Festival on Friday night with a headline performance by musical icon Koffi Olomide. The […]
DRC’s Maiden “World Music and Tourism Festival” Officially Opened by President Tshisekedi
Fally Ipupa headlines electrifying first night as Congo takes centre stage in global celebration of music and culture The rhythm of Congolese Rumba echoed through the capital on Wednesday as President […]
Kinshasa to Host First World Music and Tourism Festival, Promoting Peace Through Culture and Tourism
Kinshasa will host the first-ever World Music and Tourism Festival this year under the High Patronage of President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, in collaboration with UN Tourism. The landmark event […]
Nigeria and UN Tourism seal agreement ahead of 68th CAF Meeting
With Africa’s tourism future on the agenda, preparations for the 68th Meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) took a significant step forward this weekend, as Nigeria […]
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 […]