UNWTO session a rowing success

The 17th UNWTO general assembly in Cartagena, Colombia has wrapped with impressive stats of achievement and many commitments for follow-through on initiatives by old and new member countries.

The global tourism roadmap to battle climate change, the Davos Declaration was overall well received by the panel and hopes to be the framework for tourism ministers to begin to take action on the pressing issue of global warming.

The Colombian minister of industry, commerce and tourism Luis Guillermo Plata concluded his speech to the assembly with these comments: “Having hosted the General Assembly proves how Colombia is capable of holding large events at a global scale. We offer quality, professionalism and, above all, security.”

Colombia is not exactly known as the safest destination in the world, but country officials are working hard to change its image. General Francesco Frangialli, UNWTO secretary said, “This General Assembly has excelled over previous ones, combining the efficiency of the organization and the hospitality of Colombia. All political decisions and resolutions have been taken by consensus, including the one on climate change and tourism, were negotiations were held until the end”.