Zurab Pololikashvili

Zurab Pololikashvili has been secretary-general of the World Tourism Organization since 1 January 2018. He was previously Georgia’s ambassador to Spain, Andorra, Algeria and Morocco and its permanent representative to the UNWTO up to December 2017. He has also served as Georgia’s minister of economic development and deputy foreign minister, among other posts, and has a background in the private sector in the financial and business sectors.

Tourism: a path to sustainability

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Tourism: a path to sustainability

G20 economies play a pivotal role in leveraging tourism for sustainable development....

The power of travel

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The power of travel

Investing in tourism should be seen as an opportunity rather than a...

Charting a resilient path

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Charting a resilient path

Tourism has the power to drive economic transformation, and it’s a mission...

Trust in tourism to build a better future for all

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Trust in tourism to build a better future for all

Tourism is a powerful thing. From job creation to cultural connection, it’s...

Tourism reimagined

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Tourism reimagined

With innovative thinking, tourism can help get the world’s economies back on...