Zambia’s Continued Active Participation In Major Tourism Events Is Praised

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation has praised Zambia for its continued active participation in major tourism events.

In a letter to Zambia’s Minister of Tourism and Arts Ronald Chitotela, UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili thanked the Minister for honouring the organization by attending the 2020 Edition of INVESTOUR in the framework of the 40th Edition of the International Tourism Trade Fair of Madrid (FITUR).

Ambassador Pololikashvili said the event was successful, welcoming 200 participants from more than 40 countries of Africa and the World, including 20 African Ministers of Tourism and Heads of Delegations including Reyes Marob, Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism of Spain.

He said the edition emphasized the UNWTO’s theme of Tourism and Rural Development through round table discussions which also offered the opportunity showcase the diversity of Africa’s creative industry and cultural heritage.

And Mr Chitotela said he appreciates the cordial relation between Zambia and the UNWTO and that he was most grateful to the African continent for giving Zambia a chance to steer the tourism sector to another level during the tenure of chairing the Commission for Africa on Tourism.

Zambia was among countries that participated at the FITUR and INVESTOUR held on 23rd January 2020.