RIYADH: More than 160 delegates from across the world are in Riyadh for the 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly, with the opening ceremony and first plenary set to take place on Nov. 9.
For the first time, a Gulf Cooperation Council country is hosting a UN agency’s general assembly, underscoring the region’s important role in the tourism sector.
Over the coming days, delegates will participate in four plenary sessions, numerous meetings of seven specialized committees, and the 124th and 125th sessions of the Executive Council - the organization’s highest executive body.
Sunday’s agenda will see the General Assembly’s opening ceremony begin at 10am KSA time, followed by the first plenary meeting.
Ahead of the event, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: “The UN Tourism General Assembly brings together tourism leaders from across the world to set the agenda and build a more innovative and inclusive sector.
