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Shaikha Alnuwais Becomes First Female UN Tourism Chief

Under Alnuwais's leadership, UN Tourism is set to advance a bold agenda centered on five priorities: sustainable and responsible growth; digital transformation and data-driven tourism; economic inclusion and local empowerment; infrastructure, connectivity, and tourism enablers; and governance, transparency, and global trust. This framework aims to position tourism as a catalyst for the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, addressing issues like climate change, inequality, and digital divides.

Shaikha Alnuwais Becomes First Female UN Tourism Chief

Published January 15, 2026 by Staff Writer

MADRID, Spain (TRI) — UN Tourism, the United Nations specialized agency for the travel sector, has appointed Shaikha Alnuwais as its first woman Secretary-General, a historic move that underscores the…

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