https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/un tourism secretary-general/ Un Tourism Secretary-general News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-01T20:13:05+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/race-for-un-tourism-secretary-general-heats-up-ahead-of-may-vote/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/race-for-un-tourism-secretary-general-heats-up-ahead-of-may-vote/ The global tourism sector is poised for a pivotal leadership transition as five candidates vie for the position of Secretary-General of UN Tourism, the rebranded United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). With incumbent Zurab Pololikashvili no longer in the running, the field is open for new leadership to guide the organization from 2026 to 2029. The Executive Council will convene in Madrid on May 29–30 to recommend a candidate, with the final appointment to be confirmed at the General Assembly in Riyadh this November. Mon, 19 May 2025 06:59:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gloria-guevara-says-it-is-vital-to-have-regional-rotation-in-the-leadership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gloria-guevara-says-it-is-vital-to-have-regional-rotation-in-the-leadership/ Following the news that there will be no third term for the current UN Tourism Secretary-General, the leading candidate to be the next head of the organisation Gloria Guevara responded with the following: “I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Government of the United Arab Emirates, and other Member States, for having the courage to support the principle of leadership renewal at UN Tourism. This is an important gesture that reflects the spirit of cooperation and respect for institutional values that guide our shared work. Fri, 16 May 2025 05:53:40 +0000