RIYADH: The 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly has got underway in Riyadh, with Saudi Arabia acting as the first Gulf Cooperation Council country to host such an event.
Taking place from Nov. 7 to 11 under the theme “AI-Powered Tourism: Redefining the Future,” the gathering coincides with the 50th anniversary of the agency’s founding, and will be attended by leaders from across the globe to unite to shape the future of tourism.
The General Assembly is the principal gathering of the World Tourism Organization and engages in dialogue aimed at securing a brighter, more sustainable future for the industry and shaping the next 50 years of global tourism.
It meets every two years to approve the budget and program of work and to debate topics of vital importance to the tourism sector.
In addition to four General Assembly plenaries, the 26th session will include several meetings of specialized committees, a thematic session to address the future of tourism in an AI-powered age, and the election of the next UN Tourism Secretary-General.
