05.11.2020 Ankara
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Turkey Tourism Council Member Osman Ayık and representatives of the Directorate of Sector Councils participated in the Affiliated Members 42nd General Session on 5-6 November 2020 via videoconference.
The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
has once again brought together industry leaders for high-level talks aimed at
strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors. The 42nd
General Session of members of the UN expert agency focused both on urgent
priorities for the vital reboot of tourism and on its long-term mission to
ensure that the sector remains an important pillar of sustainable development.
About 150 affiliated members attended on the first day of the meetings, while
attendance was also intense on the second day of the meetings.
The event provided a high-level platform which
allows members to share their best practices and recovery recommendations.
'Saving Tourism' themed, "Rebuilding Trust. Strengthening
Partnerships" session reiterated the UNWTO's priority on rebuilding trust
in international travel and promoting cooperation at all levels.
Turkey Tourism Council Member Osman Ayık
said that the "International Investment Forum", which is planned to
be organized by TOBB in cooperation with the United Nations World Tourism
Organization (UNWTO), can be held digitally and that this event will give the
opportunity to share common experiences.
The meeting emphasized the importance of
increasing TOBB and UNWTO cooperation.