UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili flanked by Minister of Tourism Development, Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs, John Amaratunga, Senior Advisor to the Minister Felix Rodrigo and Director General, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Upali Ratnayake The 23rd Session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization concluded on September 13 in St Petersburg, Russia after three days of debate and discussion which saw 117 countries reaffirms their commitment to making global tourism more sustainable, more inclusive and more ethical.
More than 1,300 registered participants from around the world took part in the most important high-level meeting for the global tourism sector. As the first General Assembly held under Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, the focus was on working to make the global tourism sector more sustainable and more accessible, along with a key driver of growth and employment through the embracing of entrepreneurship, innovation and education.Sri Lanka which is a full member of the UNWTO was represented at the General Assembly by Minister of Tourism Development, Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs, John Amaratunga, Senior Advisor to the Minister Felix Rodrigo and Director General, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Upali Ratnayake.