Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) joins the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Board of Directors as an Affiliate Member for the 2022-2025 period. Representing Türkiye, TGA is expected to have a decisive role in the World Tourism Organization’s goals towards the development of sustainable and resilient tourism.
UNWTO has completed appointments to its Board of Directors of Affiliate Members for the 2022-2025 period. Commissioned by UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) joins the Board of Directors of Affiliate Members.
In his commissioning letter, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili noted that the TGA is a strong and important partner and will contribute significantly to UNWTO issues such as tourism management and the promotion of destinations in the post-Covid-19 period. Pololikashvili also said that he expects that the TGA’s knowledge and experience will add value to the work of the Board of Directors of Affiliate Members.
TGA Will Be Represented by Deputy General Manager Dr. Elif Balcı Fisunoğlu.
In addition to the TGA, the Croatian National Tourist Board, the Japan Tourist Bureau (JTB), and the BASQUETOUR- Basque Tourism Agency (Spain) also join the Board of Directors of the Affiliate Members. The new Board will elect a chairperson and vice presidents during its first official meeting in January 2022.
