UN Tourism Welcomes Secretary-General António Guterres to Madrid
UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais welcomed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to the Organization’s headquarters in Madrid, marking a landmark moment for tourism’s growing significance in the multilateral agenda.
Landmark Visit to UN Tourism
- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres visited UN Tourism headquarters in Madrid, Spain.
- UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais welcomed him during the visit.
- This marked the first visit by a serving UN Secretary-General to UN Tourism headquarters since 2007.
Recognition of Multilateralism
- Shaikha Al Nuwais praised Guterres for his commitment to peace, diplomacy and international cooperation.
- She recognised his leadership in strengthening unity across the United Nations system.
- Guterres was described as a champion of multilateralism amid global uncertainty and conflicts.
Tourism's Role in Global Development
Guterres highlighted tourism's contribution to:
- Sustainable development.
- International cooperation and understanding.
- Economic opportunities in developing countries.
- Connecting people and promoting peace.
Strengthening UN Cooperation
- Guterres encouraged closer collaboration between UN Tourism and UN country teams.
- The initiative aims to bring tourism expertise closer to local communities.
- Stronger cooperation will help integrate tourism into the wider United Nations development agenda.
Key Dignitaries
- António Guterres, UN Secretary-General.
- Shaikha Al Nuwais, UN Tourism Secretary-General.
- Catarina Vaz Pinto, wife of António Guterres.
- Rosario Sánchez Grau, Spain's Secretary of State for Tourism.
- Miguel Sanz, Director-General of Turespaña.
