April 2017 – Worldtourism Wire

Opinion

Statement by Hon. Dr. Walter Mzembi at Pretoria dinner hosted by South Africa Tourism Minister

Written by Erik Grimaldi, April 30, 2017

At an event held in Pretoria, South Africa, toasting the new South African Tourism Minister Thoko Xasa on her birthday, Ms. Xasa announced her government’s endorsement of the Hon. Walter Mzembi, Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry for the Republic of Zimbabwe and current Chairperson of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission…

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Tourism stakeholders gather to support the development of the Western Silk Road

Written by Erik Grimaldi, April 28, 2017

The city of Alexandroupoli, in Greece, has hosted the 1st International UNWTO Western Silk Road Workshop held on 26-27 April 2017. The event was jointly organized by UNWTO, the Ministry of Tourism of Greece and the region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. The workshop is the first practical step of an initiative, developed by UNWTO…

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UNWTO Campaign: Silence is not a sign of weakness

Written by George Taylor,

The Honorable Dr. Walter Mzembi spoke out. In a conversation at the just concluded global summit for the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) in Bangkok, he provided WorldTourismWire with a well-thought through statement. WorldTourismWire invites candidates to a debate on our platform based on vision, fairness, and respect. WorldTourismWire is looking forward sharing vision…

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UNWTO Commission for Africa analyses the potential of Chinese tourism in the continent

Written by Erik Grimaldi, April 26, 2017

The capital city of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, has recently hosted the 59th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Africa. Held between 18-21 April, the Commission included a High-level Meeting on Chinese Outbound Tourism to Africa, where regional representatives debated the potential that the sector brings to the continent. Attended by 21 tourism Ministers from the…

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David Scowsill to leave WTTC in June 2017

Written by Erik Grimaldi,

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announces the departure of David Scowsill, President & CEO, after six years at the helm of the organisation. During his tenure as the third President in the 26 year history of WTTC, he has taken the organisation to new heights, championing the private sector views in high level…

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Korean UNWTO Candidate Dho Young-shim issued appeal to tourism ministers

Written by Erik Grimaldi,

The election date for a new UNWTO Secretary General are getting closer, and the suspense who will be the next leader of the global tourism industry is getting stronger. Korean Candidate Ambassador Dho Young-shim and her running Mate Carlos Vogeler today issued this appeal to ministers of tourism voting at the upcoming executive council meeting….

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Tourism key for economic growth and diversification in the MENA region

Written by Erik Grimaldi,

Tourism can be a key driver of the growth and economic diversification for the Middle East and North Africa region concluded the 2017 Ministerial Forum organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy of the United…

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UNWTO Secretary General election: African Union urges Alain St.Ange to withdraw

Written by George Taylor, April 25, 2017

One African Candidate is the message for the African Union to the upcoming election for a UNWTO Secretary General. Questioning the move to have a second candidate by the Seychelles has caused great confusion. It triggered an urgent call fir the African Union to appeal to the Republic of the Seychelles to withdraw the candidature…

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UNWTO Secretary General Candidate Dho: Now is the time for action

Written by Erik Grimaldi, April 24, 2017

The curtain is lowered on the 59th meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Africa by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in Addis Ababa last week. This was the case not only for Africa but also for the ongoing campaign for the election of a new UNWTO Secretary General. The nominee will be nominated…

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Friends of All, Enemies of None equals Tourism for All

Written by Erik Grimaldi, April 23, 2017

There is a simple formula for UNWTO candidate Alain St. Ange competing for the post of the United Nations World Tourism Organization Secretary General: “Friends of all, enemies of none equals tourism for all” The run for the post of the new Secretary-General for the United Nations World Tourism Organization is in full swing. Candidates…

Archives for April 2017

Statement by Hon. Dr. Walter Mzembi at Pretoria dinner hosted by South Africa Tourism Minister

Tourism stakeholders gather to support the development of the Western Silk Road

UNWTO Campaign: Silence is not a sign of weakness

UNWTO Commission for Africa analyses the potential of Chinese tourism in the continent

David Scowsill to leave WTTC in June 2017

Korean UNWTO Candidate Dho Young-shim issued appeal to tourism ministers

Tourism key for economic growth and diversification in the MENA region

UNWTO Secretary General election: African Union urges Alain St.Ange to withdraw

UNWTO Secretary General Candidate Dho: Now is the time for action

Friends of All, Enemies of None equals Tourism for All