The 24th session of the General Assembly World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has ratified Morocco’s bid to host the first African office of the Organization. Following the approval, UNWTO’s first regional office will open in Marrakech. The objective of the UNWTO Continental Office is to promote tourism investment and innovation.
The General Assembly of UNWTO is held every two years to decide on the budget and agenda of the organization, as well as to discuss important issues related to the tourism sector. The General Assembly, held in Madrid, last week also elected Morocco as a member of the UNWTO Executive Council for the 2021-2025 term. Moroccan Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts and the Social and Solidarity Economy Fatima-Zahra Ammor led the Moroccan delegation to the meeting.
