The United Nations World World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has opened the first theme office in Africa in Rabat, Morocco. The office is established through the agreement signed by the Minister of Tourism Minister Fatim Zafura Emo and Secretary -General Zlab Pororicashviri, focusing on innovation and investment in the continent as a whole. The main Initiative includes the ability to build a capacity -building program, innovation forums, and a startup competition for the entire continent to promote sustainable growth and economic development within the African tourist sector. This development is a more wider vision of UNWTO's 2030 to Africa and Morocco's vision to lead Africa's joint sightseeing progress.
The office is also set to enhance communication and coordination with UNWTO members throughout Africa and ensure support for local tourist destinations. This announcement follows the UNWTO report that shows the record of the record of 2024 in Morocco -7.4 million international visitors, 35 % of the number of major growth and $ 10.5 billion in 2019. It represents income. Minister Ammore emphasized the role of Morocco as a continent leader in tourism development, and Pororikashbiri has emphasized the possibility of a distributing business and strengthening the African tourism industry. This initiative shows an important step in utilizing tourism of social economic progress throughout the continent.
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Source: Unwto
