Zurab Pololikashvili
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At the second thematic event of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly which was held at the UN Headquarters within the framework of Sustainability Week, the focus was on the critical role of tourism in advancing sustainable
2 Dec
Based on recent data from the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), overall global tourism recovered 87 per cent of pre-pandemic levels in January-September 2023. This puts the sector on course to recover almost 90 per cent by the end of the year.
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To fulfill its statutory obligations and look ahead to a full two years of transforming the tourism sector in all regions, the Executive Council of UNWTO endorsed the organisation’s Programme of Work for 2024 and 2025.
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At the eighth edition of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTO) World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, co-organised with Basque Culinary Center (BCC), stakeholders chart a path forward to strengthen the links between product, gastronomy and tourism.
23 Sep 2023
In every part of the world, tourism has continued to recover from the worst crisis in its history as arrival numbers reached 84 per cent of pre-pandemic levels between January and July 2023.
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Secretary-general of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, has appointed former Nigeria’s minister of information Lai Mohammed as his special advisor. Mohammed’s appointment was announced at the opening session of the 66th UNWTO Commission for Africa (CAF) currently underway in Mauritius. He is expected to assist Pololikashvili pursue his objective of making…
8 Jul 2023
The world’s two leading Travel & Tourism organisations representing the global public and private sectors, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
3 Jun 2023
Aside being a vast and diverse continent, with vibrant cities and rich cultures, Africa is a hub of entrepreneurship and innovation that boasts of the most exciting tourism destinations on the planet.
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