The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations which promotes responsible,sustainable and universally accessible tourism. It is headquartered in Madrid,Spain.
Tourism in India is 4.6% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). Unlike other sectors,tourism is not a priority sector for Government of India. Forbes magazine ranked India as the 7th most beautiful country in 'The 50 Most Beautiful Countries In The World' rankings. The World Travel and Tourism Council calculated that tourism generated ₹13.2 lakh crore (US$170 billion) or 5.8% of India's GDP and supported 32.1 million jobs in 2021. Even though,these numbers were lower than the pre-pandemic figures;the country's economy witnessed a significant growth in 2021 after the massive downturn during 2020. The sector is predicted to grow at an annual rate of 7.8% to ₹33.8 lakh crore (US$420 billion) by 2031. India has established itself as the 5th largest global travel healthcare destination with an estimated market size of around $9 billion in 2019,out of the total global travel healthcare industry of $44.8 billion(2019). In 2014,184,298 foreign patients travelled to India to seek medical treatment.
Mary Teresa Goudie,Baroness Goudie is a British politician and life peer,currently sitting for the Labour Party. In 1998,she was made a life peer as Baroness Goudie,of Roundwood in the London Borough of Brent. She is on the board of Vital Voices and is involved in promoting gender equity with both the G8 and G20.
The G20 or Group of 20 is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 sovereign countries,the European Union (EU),and the African Union (AU). It works to address major issues related to the global economy,such as international financial stability,climate change mitigation and sustainable development.
Mari Elka Pangestu,is an Indonesian economist who served as managing director of Development Policy and Partnerships in the World Bank from 2020 to 2023. The President of the World Bank,David Malpass,announced her appointment on 9 January 2020 saying that she would be responsible for development policy and partnerships in her role in the bank. Previously she served as Minister of Trade in Indonesia from October 2004 to October 2011.
Betsy Stark is an American media executive and former broadcast news correspondent. Since January 2011,she has been managing director of Content and Media Strategy for the global communications firm Ogilvy Public Relations a division of WPP.
The World Travel &Tourism Council (WTTC) is a forum for the travel and tourism industry. It is made up of members from the global business community and works with governments to raise awareness about the travel and tourism industry. It is known for being the only forum to represent the private sector in all parts of the industry worldwide. Its activities include research on the economic and social impact of the industry and its organisation of global and regional summits focused on issues and developments relevant to the industry.
Cotija is a municipality located in the Mexican state of Michoacán. The municipality has an area of 504.05 km2,and is bordered to the north by Jiquilpan and Villamar,to the east by Tocumbo,and to south by the state of Jalisco. The municipality had a population of 18,207 inhabitants according to the 2005 census. Its municipal seat is the city of Cotija de la Paz.
Jing Ulrich,née Li (李晶),is Managing Director and the Vice Chairman of Investment Banking at JPMorgan Chase.
Tourism in Nigeria centers largely on events,due to the country's ample amount of ethnic groups,but also includes rain forests,savannah,waterfalls,and other natural attractions. Tourists spent US$2.6 billion in Nigeria in 2015. This dropped to US$1.5 billion in 2017,probably due to the rise of the Boko Haram insurgency of 2015. Nigeria boasts abundant natural resources that encompass diverse tourism and aesthetic attractions,which include,but are not limited to,pristine coastal sandy beaches,picturesque barrier islands,captivating landscapes,biodiversity hotspots,a rich tapestry of cultures,and a welcoming climate. The country's wide array of ecosystems positions it as a promising and highly attractive tourism destination. Recent years have seen a growing acknowledgment of the value of biodiversity in promoting tourism.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is a membership association working to promote the responsible development of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region.
On May 21,2006,the majority of 55.53% voted in a referendum for Montenegro as an independent state. The Government of the country declared its intentions to join EU and NATO. Shortly after that it became a 192nd member of United Nations in July 2006. In the press release of 29 June the Government “emphasized the readiness and determination to build its development policy on the United Nations’principles and make an active contribution towards achieving the goals and universal values advocated by the UN”. But the process of integration into European community and economic development began in 1991 when Montenegro proclaimed to be ecological state and thus created favorable tourist conditions and attractive property investment opportunities. The country's Ministry of Tourism and Environment Protection in 2001 unveiled the Tourism Master Plan,a blueprint for all tourism planning and targets up to 2020. In April 2003 Montenegro joined the Council of Europe. According to World Travel &Tourism Council report the Government of Montenegro is successfully implementing the plan and “have adopted most of the recommendations put forward by WTTC in its 2004 Country Report - exceeding both the forecasts and goals that were set”.
Spanish Mexicans are citizens or residents of Mexico who identify as Spanish as a result of nationality or recent ancestry. Spanish immigration to Mexico began in the early 1500s and spans to the present day. The vast majority of Mexicans have at least partial Spanish ancestry;the Northern regions of Mexico have a higher prevalence of Spanish heritage. There are three recognized large-scale Spanish immigration waves to the territory which is now Mexico:the first arrived during the colonial period,the second during the Porfiriato and the third after the Spanish Civil War.
Zacatecas ( ),officially the Free and Sovereign State of Zacatecas,is one of the 31 states of Mexico. It is divided into 58 municipalities and its capital city is Zacatecas.
Rebeca Grynspan Mayufis is a Costa Rican economist who has been serving as Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) since 13 September 2021.
The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises,commonly abbreviated to SETE (ΣΕΤΕ),is a non-governmental,non-profit organization founded in 1991. It is the representative Association for unions of tourism enterprises in Greece,as well as independent companies operating across the broader tourism sector.
Cassandra Kelly is an international advisor,speaker,and company director. She is a founding member of the European Union's Global Tech Panel,and Chair of Treasury Corporation of Victoria. She is co-founder of Pottinger and Atomli Inc. Her thinking on disruption,diversity,philanthropy,and business leadership has been featured in articles,speeches and books.
Zurab Pololikashvili is a Georgian politician and diplomat,currently serving as Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization. From 2005 to 2009 he was Georgian deputy Foreign Minister,and he served as ambassador to Spain,Morocco,Algeria and Andorra.
David P. Scowsill is a British businessman,and serial non-executive director and chairman,known for his contributions to the travel and tourism industries. He is the former President and CEO of the World Travel &Tourism Council.
Gabriela "Gaby" Ramos is a Mexican international civil servant. In 2020 she was appointed Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO.
