Tourism and Hospitality | Professor Dimitrios Buhalis was invited to do a keynote on smart tourism at the 22nd United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly in Chengdu, China.

Professor Dimitrios Buhalis was invited to do a keynote on smart tourism at the 22nd United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly in Chengdu, China.

Professor Dimitrios Buhalis keynote on Smart Tourism at UNWTO General Assembly

This year’s 22nd session was attended by 1300 delegates from more than 150 countries including 60 Ministers of Tourism and representatives from 200 UNWTO Affiliate Members representing public and private organizations, destinations, NGOs and educational institutions.

Dimitrios Buhalis congratulates UNWTO Secretary General Dr Taleb Rifai for his contribution

Dimitrios Buhalis had the opportunity to express gratitude and congratulate the UNWTO Secretary General Dr Taleb Rifai for his inspirational leadership of the organisation in the last 8 years and his incredible contribution to the world of tourism. Dr Rifai worked tirelessly to bring all actors and policies together to facilitate world tourism.

Dimitrios Buhalis congratulates and welcomes the new UNWTO Secretary-General elect Zurab Pololikashvili

‪Dimitrios Buhalis also had the opportunity to congratulate and welcome the new UNWTO Secretary-General elect Zurab Pololikashvili and offering his support and expertise at his disposal.

For more information on the 22nd United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly in Chengdu, China see

Professor Dimitrios Buhalis Photos from the 22nd United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly in Chengdu, China

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