Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
UN Tourism's next Sec-Gen to speak at GTF Annual Meeting 2025
Shaikha Al Nowais, UN Tourism Secretary-General-elect, will address global tourism governance, economic development, and resilience strategies at Global Tourism Forum (GTF) Annual Meeting 2025 in Brussels.
The Global Tourism Forum (GTF) has announced that Shaikha Al Nowais, Secretary-General-elect of UN Tourism, will speak at the GTF Annual Meeting 2025 in Brussels.
At GTF Brussels, Al Nowais will speak on the future of global tourism governance, the transformative role of tourism in economic development, and strategies to ensure the sector’s resilience in a rapidly changing world.
Al Nowais is a leader in global tourism and sustainable development, with a proven record of advancing investment, innovation, and inclusive growth in the sector.
Recently elected as the next Secretary-General of UN Tourism, she will soon take the helm of the world’s foremost tourism body, where she is set to shape policies that strengthen tourism as a driver of economic opportunity, cultural exchange, and international cooperation.
Her career reflects deep engagement with the hospitality and investment industries, as well as her advocacy for sustainability, women’s empowerment, and youth leadership in tourism.
Recognised as one of the most influential figures in the Middle East’s tourism and business community, she brings a global perspective that bridges regional expertise with international priorities. -TradeArabia News Service