Taleb Rifai
Virus measures to back tourism recovery in 2021: Expert
Turkish tourism can catch up to pre-pandemic levels if the country continues measures enhancing trust and confidence for tourists, according to the former secretary-general of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
World Tourism Organization praises Turkey’s recovery as sector grows 30 pct in 2017
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General Taleb Rifai has praised the 30 percent growth of Turkey’s tourism sector in 2017.
Bulgarian Tourism Minister Will Participate in the 22nd General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization
Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelova will participate in the work of the 22nd General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) - is a specialized agency of the United Nations, reported BGNES.
Vucic, Rifai discuss Serbia's tourism potential
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Secretary-General Taleb Rifai on Thursday to discuss Serbia's tourism potential and promotion of the country as a tourist destination.
The number of foreign tourists has risen by 20 pct over the past year, which is a new opportunity to promote Serbia as a tourist destination, Vucic said.
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UN World Tourism Organization chief visiting Serbia
UN World Tourism Organization Secretary General Taleb Rifai, who is visiting Serbia, was on Wednesday received by Acting PM and Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic.
According to the Serbian government, during the meeting, Rifai and Dacic "pointed out today the importance of tourism for Serbia and its share in the economy of our country."
Traveling to Turkey is best response to terror: UN tourism organization
Traveling to Turkey is the best way to respond to terror threats, United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General Taleb Rifai said in the opening ceremony of the 21st East Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel exhibition on Jan. 26.
Spanish monarch backs Turkish tourism at Madrid expo
Spanish King Felipe VI expressed support for Turkish tourism at an international travel expo on Jan. 18, saying the country's industry would recover quickly.
Bulgaria Hosting International Tourism Conference
A global event dedicated to civilizations and tourism is due on Tuesday and Wednesday in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov is set to inaugurate the event which will bring together Tourism Ministers from around the world.
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Tourism chief urges world 'solidarity' to defend travel
The World Tourism Organization urged the international community on Nov. 12 to pool its resources to protect travel against terrorism fears that have devastated the industry in Tunisia and Egypt.
Global tourist numbers up 4 percent in first half: UN
The number of international tourists rose by 4 percent worldwide during the first half of 2015 although security and health concerns hit hard some African destinations, the UN World Tourism Organization said on Sept. 10.