Africa and Americas Unite at Landmark Summit to Plan Shared Tourism Future
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tourism leaders from both Africa and the Americas have jointly committed to working together to make the sector a pillar of collective sustainable and inclusive development across both continents.
The “Punta Cana Declaration” was adopted at the conclusion of the very first joint meeting of UN Tourism’s Regional Commissions for Africa and the Americas. Recognizing the historic ties between the two regions, as well their unique and complementary cultures, the Summit served as a landmark platform for strengthened cooperation, capitalizing on innovation, education, investments and creative industries for the future development of tourism.
UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: “This summit offers a unique p...