UNWTO strongly condemns attack at the Istanbul Ataturk Airport

MADRID, Spain – On behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO strongly condemns the attack perpetrated today at the Istanbul Ataturk Airport and expresses its heartfelt condolences to the fa

MADRID, Spain – On behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO strongly condemns the attack perpetrated today at the Istanbul Ataturk Airport and expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims and to the Turkish people in this difficult moment.


“On behalf of the entire international tourism community, UNWTO conveys its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims and expresses its full solidarity with the people and the Government of Turkeyโ€ said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai. โ€œToday we were reminded once again that we are facing a global threat that requires a firm and coordinated response by all governments and the international communityโ€, he added.

Mr Rifai recalled that safety and security is a priority for the tourism sector and that the sector is being targeted as a pillar of the economy and livelihoods in many countries. He called upon the international tourism community to stand by Turkey in facing this challenge and recalled that at times as this โ€œwe need to cooperate and not isolate affected destinationsโ€.

โ€œTurkey is a leading tourism destination and we are confident it will continue to be so; it is now time to support Turkeyโ€ he added.



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