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UNWTO secretary general Pololikashvili visits Kazakhstan
The secretary general of the World Tourism Organisation, Zurab Pololikashvili, has paid an official visit to Kazakhstan where he discussed with national authorities the Kazakh Tourism Strategy 2030.
ITB Berlin 2018: UNWTO Silk Road meeting seeks to put route at heart of international tourism
The UNWTO Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting has been held during the ITB Berlin Travel Trade Show. The event focused on the long-term tourism vision for the historic Silk Road routes and how to establish the Silk Road as the most important transnational tourism route of the 21st century.
ITB Berlin 2018: UNWTO secretary general calls for sustainable growth
The role of the tourism sector in contributing to sustainable development on a global scale was the central message delivered by UNWTO secretary general Zurab Pololikashvili at the opening of ITB Berlin.
UNWTO deepens cooperation with European Union
Advancing sustainable tourism across Europe is at the centre of an agreement signed between the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and the European parliament.
Hierro takes up ambassadorial role with UNWTO
International footballer Fernando Hierro has been named ambassador for responsible tourism in a meeting held today at the World Tourism Organisation, with its secretary general, Zurab Pololikashvili. “As tourists, each of us can change the world if we act responsibly with regard to the places, the people and the cultures we visit.
Pololikashvili appoints Zhu as UNWTO executive director
UNWTO secretary general Zurab Pololikashvili has appointed Shanzhong Zhu to the role of executive director of UNWTO. Zhu, a Chinese national, began his two-year term earlier this month.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Tourism hits highest peak in seven years
International tourist arrivals grew by a remarkable seven per cent in 2017 to reach a total of 1,322 million, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. This strong momentum is expected to continue in 2018 at a rate of four to five per cent.
Taleb Rifai, secretary general, UNWTO
Breaking Travel News speaks with Taleb Rifai, secretary general at the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, about sustainable development in the Caribbean tourism market. As he prepares to step down from the role, he also tells us about how perceptions have shifted on the value of the hospitality sector during his tenure.
Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism, Bahamas
Breaking Travel News talks to Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation in Bahamas about the pivotal role inter-region connectivity will play in the development of the Caribbean hospitality sector. He also tells us about the tremendous potential of the tourism sector to develop the human capital of the destination.
Rifai urges tourism sector to carefully manage visitor growth
UNWTO secretary general Taleb Rifai has warned the hospitality sector it must carefully manage growth if the world is to avoid the pitfalls of over-tourism.
Dittie Guise, general manager, Montego Convention Centre
Breaking Travel News speaks to Dittie Guise, general manager at the Montego Convention Centre, as the facility hosts the UNWTO conference on sustainable tourism. Guise also discusses the recent recognition by the World Travel Awards, with the property having taken the title of Caribbean’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre.
Jamaica to forge closer relationship with Dominican Republic
Caribbean tourism hotspots Jamaica and the Dominican Republic have unveiled plans for closer cooperation in a range of areas. Signing a memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of the United Nations Global Conference on Jobs & Inclusive Growth, the destinations pledged to increase collaboration in tourism, trade, sports, culture, and education.