With one week left until the 25th General Assembly, leaders from across sectors joined international organizations to praise UNWTO’s role in guiding tourism from crisis to recovery and transformation.
The 25th General Assembly (October 18-19) will bring together high-level representatives and ministers from more than 150 countries in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. UNWTO’s highest governing body, which meets every two years, reunites Member States from all regions of the world to discuss and advance the organization’s work program and address the biggest challenges currently facing tourism. .
Leaders welcome the General Assembly
Prior to the event, key figures from major international organizations, including the entire United Nations, expressed recognition of the role of UNWTO and confirmed their interest in the upcoming General Assembly.
Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations, “Tourism drives progress. As one of the largest sectors in the global economy, tourism has great power to bridge cultures, create new opportunities, and promote sustainable development. But… Tourism is also affected by interconnected global challenges. I know what we can do.” The United Nations World Tourism Organization will take this vision forward and together we will create a better future for people and planet. I hope that you will build on it. ”
Rebecca GrinspanSecretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)“The importance of tourism as a vehicle for economic development cannot be overstated…UNWTO Member States are working admirably to transform tourism and build a more resilient and sustainable sector. (UNCTAD) will continue to work closely with UNWTO.” We shared our goals and vision. ”
Juan Carlos SalazarSecretary-General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) “Thanks to new technologies and a shared commitment to innovation, cooperation and entrepreneurship, UNWTO and ICAO will continue to leverage the growth potential of global tourism and create high-value jobs for young people. , we will lead by example and lead other industry sectors. We are focused on people, planet and prosperity.”
european commission vice president Margaritis Schinas, “Tourism in Europe and around the world has largely bounced back from the devastating impact of COVID-19. However, amidst this discovery, there is no need to forget the lessons of the pandemic and the challenges faced by our economies and societies. We must not ignore the continuing global challenges…” To do so, there is no better place than the UNWTO General Assembly to bring together a unique and diverse group of global tourism leaders across the public, private, not-for-profit, and academic sectors. there is no. ”
Promoting the UNWTO work program
The General Assembly will discuss and approve the UNWTO work program. UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili will also present a report to all Member States, highlighting how core priorities have progressed over the past two years, with a particular focus on tourism investment, education and innovation.
Within the framework of the General Assembly, UNWTO will convene some of the key statutory bodies and bring together sector leaders to organize thematic events focusing on the sector’s current key priorities.
- of UNWTO Executive Council The 119th (October 17th) and 120th (October 20th) sessions will be held. The task of the Council, in consultation with the Secretary-General, is to take all necessary measures to implement its decisions and the recommendations of Parliament, and to report the same to Parliament.
- of UNWTO European Regional Committee (October 16), will welcome member countries from the world’s top regional destinations in terms of international arrivals and focus on innovation, jobs and youth empowerment.
- of General meeting of affiliate members (October 16) will bring together representatives from the private sector, civil society and academia.
- of investment forum (October 17th) education forum (19 October) will feature high-level dialogue on UNWTO’s key priorities and strengthen public-private partnerships towards common goals.
- UNWTO Best Tourism Village 2023 The best examples of tourism for rural development will be named and highlighted in Samarkand.
