August 2016 – Worldtourism Wire

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UNWTO Campaign reaches out to Executive Council member Kenya for support

Written by Erik Grimaldi, August 27, 2016

On the final leg of his latest UNWTO campaign tour, Zimbabwe Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister, Dr Walter Mzembi, arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, for comprehensive discussions with his Kenyan counterpart, Hon Najib Balala. Kenya is a member of the UNWTO Executive Council and will be one of 32 Council members to vote for the next…

Opinion

Taleb Rifai speaks out on terrorism and tourism safety

Written by Erik Grimaldi, August 25, 2016

ELENA G. SEVILLANO , MADRID AUG 25, 2016 Taleb Rifai, secretary-general of the World Tourism Organization, was interviewed by Elena Sevillano, a journalist based in Madrid, home of UNWTO. Elena points out Taleb Rifai believes the best way to respond to terrorists is to continue visiting the attacked countries. In the exclusive interview Elena Sevillano…

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Taking Morocco Tourism to the next level

Written by Erik Grimaldi, August 24, 2016

The Morocco Ministry of Tourism is hard at work creating a strong foundation for its industry. From accommodations to travel agencies, from tour guides to regulations, every link is being forged into a strong tourism value chain. The Tourism Minister of Morocco, Lahcen Haddad, is rising up to meet the changing desires of tourists and…

Opinion

UNWTO Africa Chair Mzembi reaches out to Italy’s minister of cultural heritage and tourism

Written by Erik Grimaldi,

The earthquake today was very much a shock and strike against the travel and tourism industry in Italy during the peak of their high season travel period. The outspoken candidate circling the Earth to become the next UNWTO secretary general is showing global leadership again today. Walter Mzembi, who also is the current chair for…

Opinion

UNWTO candidate Mzembi leaves Tunisia deeply impressed

Written by Erik Grimaldi,

Tunisia is deeply impressed by Mzembi’s vision for global tourism development. Hot on the heels of his successful two-and-a-half-day visit to Egypt earlier this week, Zimbabwe Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi has brought his UNWTO campaign effort to Tunis, capital city of the Republic of Tunisia – the latest stage of his current outreach program. Like…

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UNWTO Wine Tourism Conference gathers experts from around the world

Written by Erik Grimaldi, August 23, 2016

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in collaboration with the Georgian National Tourism Administration, is organizing the 1st UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism in the Kakheti wine region of Georgia on 7-9 September 2016. “Georgia’s unique wine-making traditions date back 8,000 years and are considered by UNESCO as intangible heritage, making the country an ideal…

Opinion

Global tourism resilient to terrorism, Brexit and further macroeconomic challenges

Written by Erik Grimaldi, August 22, 2016

Global Travel & Tourism continues to register strong growth despite challenges from terrorism, political turmoil, global economic developments, and the Brexit decision, according to new research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The update of WTTC?s Economic Impact Reports 2016 shows that, despite the many challenges Travel & Tourism has faced in the…

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Nepal brings accessible tourism to World Tourism Day 2016

Written by Erik Grimaldi, August 21, 2016

Ever since its inception, World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27 to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political, and economic value. As the official day set aside in the United Nations Calendar, the celebration seeks to highlight tourism’s potential to contribute to reaching the…

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Egypt and Zimbabwe tourism cooperation goes to higher levels

Written by Erik Grimaldi, August 20, 2016

Zimbabwe’s Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Dr, Engr Walter Mzembi who is in Cairo, Egypt on his UNWTO campaign trail, had a fruitful engagement with his Egyptian counter-part His Excellency Mohamed Yehia Rahed. The two Ministers discussed, among other key strategic issues, the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Co-operation in the…

Opinion

His run for the highest office in tourism makes this minister of tourism unstoppable

Written by Erik Grimaldi,

Sugar Chagonda, who is in charge of Public Relations for Zimbabwe Tourism and his currently traveling with the Zimbabwe Minister of Tourism Dr.Engr Walter Mzembi posted this paragraph to his Facebook. He heard His Excellency, Mr Mohamed Yehia Rashed, the minister of tourism for Egypt saying: “I must congratulate Dr Mzembi for his dexterity and…

Archives for August 2016

UNWTO Campaign reaches out to Executive Council member Kenya for support

Taleb Rifai speaks out on terrorism and tourism safety

Taking Morocco Tourism to the next level

UNWTO Africa Chair Mzembi reaches out to Italy’s minister of cultural heritage and tourism

UNWTO candidate Mzembi leaves Tunisia deeply impressed

UNWTO Wine Tourism Conference gathers experts from around the world

Global tourism resilient to terrorism, Brexit and further macroeconomic challenges

Nepal brings accessible tourism to World Tourism Day 2016

Egypt and Zimbabwe tourism cooperation goes to higher levels

His run for the highest office in tourism makes this minister of tourism unstoppable