UN Tourism Confirms Shaikha Al Nowais as New Secretary-General: First Woman to Lead the Organization Starting in 2026
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 9, 2025.
United Nations
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Georgia withdraws Zurab Pololikashvili's candidacy for UN Tourism chief, increasing Gloria Guevara’s chances to lead the organization
In an unexpected and decisive turn ahead of the upcoming elections to choose the new leadership of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), current Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili
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Barcelona: The 121st Session of the United Nations Executive Council of Tourism was Held
According to UN data, around 285 million tourists traveled internationally in the first quarter of 2024, a 20% increase compared to the same period last year, while international tourism revenues grew to 1.5 trillion dollars in 2023.
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CHTA 2024: The Bahamas Receives the Caribbean Destination Resilience Award
Montego Bay, Jamaica - On the first day of the 42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace, held in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the Bahamas were awarded the prestigious Caribbean Destination Resilience Award.
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Bucuti & Tara Aruba receives a special invitation to participate in the UN COP28 as a pioneering resort in sustainable tourism
EAGLE BEACH, Aruba - In a world filled with sustainability promises, a small resort on an island mostly lacking in resources has already succeeded in providing a positive vacation experience for the climate.
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Saudi Arabia is getting ready to welcome international travel industry leaders on World Tourism Day
This event represents a significant milestone for Saudi Arabia on its path towards economic diversification and the promotion of sustainable practices in the tourism industry.
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