Tag: general assembly
UNWTO General Assembly opens with sustainability and innovation top of the agenda
Chief Assignment Editor- September 11, 2019 15:50The 23rd Session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has opened in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, with high-level delegates joining tourism leaders from around the world ... Read More
Gains of LGBTQ rights in some Middle East and North Africa nations may be a game-changer
Chief Assignment Editor- May 28, 2019 17:05Progress in recognizing the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people at the United Nations in New York and in Geneva may seem detached from the realities ... Read More
Jamaica successful in bid to chair UNWTO’s Regional Commission for the Americas
Chief Assignment Editor- May 17, 2019 18:15Jamaica was yesterday selected to chair the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Regional Commission for the Americas (CAM) for the biennium 2019-2021. “Jamaica graciously accepts the position of Chairman ... Read More
64th UNWTO Commission for the Americas is meeting in La Antigua, Guatemala
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 17, 2019 09:39Currently, the 64th UNWTO Commission for the Americas is meeting in La Antigua, Guatemala. Thursday was the first day. UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili met with leaders of the Guatemala Tourism ... Read More
Is Zimbabwe planning to kidnap former Tourism Minister Mzembi in South Africa?
George Taylor- May 17, 2019 08:26Travel and Tourism in Zimbabwe are on a path of urgently needed recovery, and the country is considered by most travelers as desirable and safe. However, there is a dark ... Read More
Italian Tourist Tax receipts in Italy: A record for 2019
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- May 6, 2019 21:17The Italy City Tourist Tax for the year 2019 is foreseen to reach a new record of 600 million euro. This result is estimated by a study made by Federalberghi ... Read More
African Tourism Board appoints UNWTO leader Cuthbert Ncube: Repackaging Tourism in Africa
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 28, 2019 21:11Cuthbert Ncube, the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) regional vice-president was appointed today as the Vice President of the African Tourism Board Mr. Ncube is based in Pretoria, South Africa. In ... Read More
UNWTO Convenes Cities in Lisbon to Cooperate on a Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Tourism Agenda
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 8, 2019 11:48The first UNWTO Mayors Forum for Sustainable Urban Tourism, co-organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Ministry of Economy of Portugal and the Lisbon Municipality concluded Friday in Lisbon, ... Read More
Russia prepares for OTDYKH International Travel Market and UNWTO General Assembly
editor- April 4, 2019 21:51Two landmark events in the Russian travel industry – which take place this September – mark not only an important development in Russian travel but also a fantastic opportunity for ... Read More
UNESCO, African Union and Ethiopia Role Model on World Press Freedom?
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 29, 2019 09:15Ethiopian Airlines, has been chosen as the Official Carrier for the 2019 World Press Freedom Day Global Conference to be held in Addis Ababa from May 1-3, 2019. This conference ... Read More
Global Tourism Industry Mourns the Loss of Peter Wong
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 20, 2019 18:56Tourism Icon Peter Wong died on 11 March 2019, at Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu Lam, HongKong. Peter Wong was Executive Chairman of the China Chamber of Tourism, Vice ... Read More
Williamsburg Tourism Council selects Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer
Chief Assignment Editor- March 14, 2019 19:32The Williamsburg Tourism Council (WTC) is pleased to announce that Vicki Cimino has been selected as their new Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer. After a 5-month search, the WTC voted unanimously ... Read More
Will UNWTO pack up in Madrid and move to China or Georgia?
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 10, 2019 10:22UNWTO may be on its way to a new home in China or Georgia. UNWTO was a guest in Spain since 1974. Spain has been enjoying a permanent seat in ... Read More
Is UNWTO suffering of an induced coma?
editor- December 20, 2018 05:05UNWTO is experiencing a new type of leader and leadership. Read More
PATA looking for Asia Pacific in the Indian Ocean Region
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 4, 2016 12:59PATA, the Pacific Asia Travel Association is looking for Asia Pacific Business in the Seychelles. Read More
Guam welcome Seychelles Tourism to PATA 2016
editor- May 18, 2016 07:44This is the first time that the Seychelles has been invited to address a PATA General Assembly, and with the islands’ Minister St.Ange set to deliver the keynote address at ... Read More
The keynote address at the 2016 PATA Annual Summit in Guam will come from Seychelles
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 13, 2016 12:26Minister Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles is heading to the US island of Guam for the 2016 PATA Annual Summit. Read More
Ministerial debate with the private sector on Pacific Island Tourism in Guam
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 31, 2016 15:13The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in partnership with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), will hold the PATA/UNWTO Ministerial Debate on Pacific Island Tourism in Guam, USA, on May 21, ... Read More
Conferencing with UNWTO, WTTC and JATA
Nell Alcantara- October 3, 2013 22:35Covering three major global travel and tourism industry events in the span of three weeks took most of my August and September. Read More
eTN releases audio recording of Pres. Mugabe speech at UNWTO general assembly closing ceremony
Nell Alcantara- October 3, 2013 01:37As part of the upcoming launch of eTN 2.0, to be held in Las Vegas at this year's edition of Routes Global Summit, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's speech during the ... Read More
UNWTO opening speech by President Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe
editor- August 26, 2013 04:20VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe (eTN) - The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly was declared open Sunday night by President R.G. Mugabe of Zimbabwe. Read More
Seychelles provides leading voice in defense of island issues
editor- October 1, 2012 07:15Seychelles Vice President Danny Faure has addressed the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York where he has laid out Seychelles' intention to bid for a ... Read More
UNWTO magazine records Seychelles’ address at General Assembly
editor- November 1, 2011 05:38The Seychelles representation and address by Alain St.Ange, CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, at the 19th session of the UNWTO General Assembly in Korea was recorded in the UNWTO ... Read More
Seychelles tourism chief spreads the word in Korea
editor- October 19, 2011 09:33Alain St.Ange, the CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, took time as he transited in Seoul to face the Korean press and highlight the unique selling points of the Seychelles. Read More
Seychelles tourism chief delivers address to UNWTO General Assembly
editor- October 12, 2011 06:07Alain St.Ange, the CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, took to the podium on Tuesday, October 11, to deliver his address at the 19th Session of the UNWTO General Assembly, ... Read More
Seychelles tourism chief speaks at UNWTO Ministerial Roundtable Conference
editor- October 11, 2011 05:12The Ministerial Roundtable Conference at the opening of the 19th Session of the UNWTO General Assembly held on October 10 in GyeongJu in Korea saw a series of Ministers and ... Read More
CNN TASK-Tourism Communication Session at UNWTO General Assembly names Seychelles as success
editor- October 11, 2011 03:45The CNN TASK-Tourism Communication Session at the 19th Session of the UNWTO General Assembly in GyeongJu, Korea, saw the republic of the Seychelles being cited by Anita Mendiratta as an ... Read More
UN calls on governments to “unlock the potential of tourism”
editor- October 10, 2011 05:40Calling on governments, donors and international financial institutions to "unlock the potential of tourism," Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro today hailed the industry''s ability to create j Read More
Seychelles to send delegation to WTO General Assembly
editor- October 7, 2011 03:00Seychelles will be sending a delegation at the 19th session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization to be held in Gyeongju, South Korea, from October 8-14, 2011. Read More
Small islands states sound alarm over their vulnerability to climate change
editor- September 26, 2011 04:01Representatives of small island States took to the podium at the General Assembly today to exhort the world to pay greater attention to their vulnerability to climate change, stressing that ... Read More
President Christofias: Cyprus committed to reunification
editor- September 23, 2011 05:11The President of Cyprus told the General Assembly today that his administration remains committed to a mutually-agreed reunification of the Mediterranean island and ending what he described as the “ Read More
Tanzanian President urges greater support to fight maritime piracy
editor- September 23, 2011 05:04Tanzania’s President Jakaya Kikwete today urged the international community to boost support for East African countries to combat maritime piracy, telling the General Assembly that the problem, whic Read More
Brazil warns of global rift unless economic crisis is resolved
editor- September 22, 2011 06:41Unless governments take urgent steps to deal with the ongoing global economic crisis, “a grave political and social rift” could open up between countries and peoples, Brazilian President Dilma Rou Read More
Global economy on agenda during General Assembly chief’s visit to Argentina
editor- August 12, 2011 04:30Economic governance, globalization and the role of the United Nations topped the agenda during a one-day visit today to Argentina by General Assembly President Joseph Deiss. Read More
UN mourns loss of former General Assembly President Harri Holkeri
editor- August 10, 2011 04:28Top United Nations officials have expressed their condolences to the family of the former Finnish prime minister, Harri Holkeri, who also served as President of the 55th session of the ... Read More
African airlines general assembly set for Addis Ababa
editor- November 9, 2010 05:10The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) 2010 Annual General Assembly (AGA) will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from November 21 to 23. Read More