UNWTO Joins Global Tourism Economy Forum for Landmark 10th Edition

UNWTO has celebrated the 10th edition of the Global Tourism Economy Forum by strengthening its status as the bridge between tourism’s public and private sectors. Convening around the theme of […]
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 […]
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. […]
UNWTO’s Middle East Members Meet in Jordan

Tourism leaders from across the Middle East have met to guide the sector’s development across the region, including as a driver of inclusive employment and rural development. The 49th meeting […]
Africa Day 2023: UNWTO calls for regional collaboration, harmonised policies to spur continent’s growth

As the world joins Africa to celebrate the continent on this year’s Africa Day celebration on May 26, 2023, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has called on the […]
Zurab Pololikashvili pays glowing tribute to Nigeria’s outgoing Minister of Information and Culture

Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary General of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), has paid a glowing tribute to Lai Mohammed, Nigeria’s outgoing Minister of Information and Culture. The minister, who participated in […]
Albanian Prime Minister Welcomes UNWTO Leadership and Embraces Shared Goals

UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili has met with His Excellency Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania, to explore shared priorities for boosting tourism’s role in economic development and social opportunity. On […]
UNWTO and FAO Strengthen Partnership as Leaders Meet in Rome

The importance of tourism for the economic development and empowerment of rural communities was underscored as the leaders of UNWTO and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations […]
UNWTO joins China’s tourism restart efforts

A high-powered delegation of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) led by Zurab Pololikashvili, its secretary general, has joined officials of the People’s Republic of China as it restarts its tourism […]