July 2016 – Worldtourism Wire

Opinion

The world needs a strong Africa: UNWTO candidate Walter Mzembi shares his views

Written by Erik Grimaldi, July 25, 2016

Zimbabwe’s Tourism Minister, the Honorable Dr Walter Mzembi, has been circling the globe to lobby countries to vote for him as the next Secretary General for the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry shared his views with Sunday Mail in Zimbabwe and eTurboNews: Minister Mzembi stated: I have…

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International tourism continues to grow above average in the first four months of 2016

Written by George Taylor, July 19, 2016

2016 started on a strong note for international tourism. International tourist arrivals grew by 5% between January and April 2016 according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Results were robust across almost all subregions and many destinations reported double-digit growth. Prospects for May-August remain positive, with around 500 million tourists expected to travel abroad…

Opinion

Tourism, a force for peace or bloodshed? The choice is up to us!

Written by Erik Grimaldi, July 18, 2016

BY DR. PETER TARLOW The month of July has not been an easy month in the world, and especially in the world of tourism. Until recently, tourism oriented nations experienced one or another form of crisis on a tri or bi-monthly or monthly basis. During the last few weeks, the crisis du mois seems to…

Ministers & CEO

African Union endorsed one man for UNWTO Secretary General: Walter Mzembi

Written by Erik Grimaldi, July 16, 2016

The Honorable Dr. Eng. Walter Mzembi is a happy man tonight. Today the African Union Executive Council sealed a United African endorsement for his candidacy to become the next Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). At the ongoing 27th Summit of the African Union in Kigali, Rwanda, the Executive Council brought…

News

UNWTO strongly condemns attack in Nice, France

Written by Erik Grimaldi, July 15, 2016

UNWTO is deeply shocked by the hideous attack perpetrated in Nice. On behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims and to the French people in this difficult moment. “On behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO conveys its heartfelt condolences to the families…

News

World Travel & Tourism Council issues statement on Nice, France attack

Written by Erik Grimaldi,

LONDON, England – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) wishes to express its shock and sadness at the abhorrent events in Nice, France on 14 July 2016, and the terrible loss of life. David Scowsill, President & CEO, WTTC, said: “It is with great sadness that the world hears of another attack in France….

News

Tourism, a catalyst for peace and development

Written by Erik Grimaldi, July 14, 2016

MADRID, SPAIN -Tourism can play a key role in building peace and supporting reconciliation processes, concluded the UNWTO Conference on ‘Tourism, a catalyst for development, peace and reconciliation’ held in Passikudah, Sri Lanka between 11 and 14 July. Community engagement and empowerment, capacity building and training, and public/private sector partnerships are key factors in…

News

Morocco welcomed conference on tourism and climate change

Written by Erik Grimaldi, July 13, 2016

CASABLANCA, Morocco – Climate change has become a world concern affecting the tourism sector, just like other sectors, such as the economy. Casablanca welcomed on Monday, July 11, 2016, the fourth Conference of the 5+5 Dialogue of Tourism Ministers on the Western Mediterranean. Organized under the theme “Tourism and Climate Change,” this COP22 conference is…

Opinion

Zimbabwe tourism minister clear front runner for top UNWTO position after RETOSA endorsement

Written by George Taylor, July 8, 2016

Following the earlier endorsement by SADC, the Southern African Development Community, of Dr. Engineer Walter Mzembi, Zimbabwe’s Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Industry, has now RETOSA, the Regional Tourism Organization of Southern Africa also thrown its support behind Dr. Walter’s candidacy to succeed Dr. Taleb Rifai as Secretary General of the UNWTO, when he retires…

Opinion

Togo endorses Zimbabwe’s minister Mzembi’s UNWTO campaign for secretary general

Written by Erik Grimaldi, July 3, 2016

International travel and tourism industry issues, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) was on the agenda when His Excellency, Mr Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Republic of Togo met with the Hon Minister of Tourism Walter Mzembi from Zimbabwe on Friday. The Zimbabwe Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Hon Dr Walter Mzembi,…

Archives for July 2016

The world needs a strong Africa: UNWTO candidate Walter Mzembi shares his views

International tourism continues to grow above average in the first four months of 2016

Tourism, a force for peace or bloodshed? The choice is up to us!

African Union endorsed one man for UNWTO Secretary General: Walter Mzembi

UNWTO strongly condemns attack in Nice, France

World Travel & Tourism Council issues statement on Nice, France attack

Tourism, a catalyst for peace and development

Morocco welcomed conference on tourism and climate change

Zimbabwe tourism minister clear front runner for top UNWTO position after RETOSA endorsement

Togo endorses Zimbabwe’s minister Mzembi’s UNWTO campaign for secretary general