The West Africa Tourism Organisation (WATO) has formally endorsed Harry Theoharis’s candidacy for Secretary-Common of UN Tourism, marking a decisive second within the race.
This endorsement underscores the rising momentum behind Harry’s imaginative and prescient for a extra inclusive, performance-driven, and regionally consultant UN Tourism.
As a number one voice for tourism throughout one of many world’s most dynamic and promising areas, WATO’s assist displays the pressing want for management that listens, collaborates, and delivers. The endorsement indicators confidence in Harry’s observe document of reform and his dedication to empowering all Member States, particularly those who have lengthy remained on the margins of world tourism governance.
“West Africa will not be asking to be invited—we’re prepared to guide,” stated a WATO spokesperson. “We consider Harry Theoharis is not going to solely hear us, however work with us to co-create options that drive actual improvement, funding, and influence.”
In response, Harry Theoharis acknowledged:
“I’m deeply honoured by WATO’s endorsement. West Africa is a area of immense cultural energy, untapped potential, and extraordinary resilience. If elected, I’ll be certain that the voice of Africa will not be solely heard, however amplified on the highest ranges of world tourism. That is our second to construct a UN Tourism that really belongs to all.”
Candidate for UN Tourism Secretary-Common – Official Web site of Harry Theoharis
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